the 5 most popular pastry chefs in paris
Finesse, mastery and daring: these five pastry chefs are making the art of sugar shine in Paris like nowhere else. Their creations deserve one (or more) tastings without hesitation.
In Paris, patisserie is more than just a sweet tooth: it’s an art in its own right. These five talents, renowned for their precision and creativity, create sweets that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the taste buds. Here’s our selection of pastry chefs not to be missed if you love sweet things with style.
Maxime Frédéric – Refinement by Cheval Blanc Paris
Formerly of the George V, Maxime Frédéric is now at the helm of the Cheval Blanc Paris patisserie, where he develops an elegant, natural vision of patisserie. His creations play with textures and seasonal products, without excessive sugar. He can also be found at LV Dream, Louis Vuitton’s signature gourmet space. His pastries are as beautiful as they are subtle.
📍 Cheval Blanc Paris, 8 quai du Louvre, 75001
📍 LV Dream, 2 rue du Pont-Neuf, 75001
Nina Métayer – Modest excellence
The first woman to be named the world’s best pastry chef by the World Pastry Stars, Nina Métayer has launched Delicatisserie, a concept halfway between boutique and digital patisserie. Her elegant, graphic cakes can be ordered online and collected from her Paris boutique. A perfect blend of modernity and French pastry tradition.
Yann Couvreur – Pure precision
Formerly of the Prince of Wales, Yann Couvreur has made his mark with fresh, low-sugar, ultra-precise creations. His vanilla tarts and minute millefeuilles have become cult favorites. Each dessert is designed like a jewel. Enjoy them in his boutiques or by delivery.
📍 Yann Couvreur Legendre, 25 Rue Legendre, 75017 Paris
Sadaharu Aoki – Japanese aesthetics at the service of taste
Based in Paris for over 20 years, Japanese chef Sadaharu Aoki brilliantly fuses the minimalist elegance of Japan with the richness of the French pastry tradition. His matcha, yuzu and black sesame creations have become classics, both delicate and intense. A must for lovers of subtle flavors and pure lines.
📍 Sadaharu Aoki, 103 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris
Jeffrey Cagnes – Legacy revisited
Trained at Stohrer, Jeffrey Cagnes revisits the great classics of French patisserie with elegance. From generous babkas to reworked saint-honorés and precise éclairs, his creations respect traditions while infusing them with a contemporary spirit. An ideal address for a refined dessert to share… or not.
📍 24 Rue des Moines, 75017 Paris
To discover other sweet talents and refined addresses, explore our selection on parisselectbook.com.
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