The best ice cream shops France

THE iconic Maitre Glacier in Vieux Nice since 1966, a must for locals and tourists alike. Their workshop in the hills above Nice has preserved the traditional techniques of ice-cream making, using only the finest ingredients. The ice creams and sorbets on offer come in almost a hundred flavors, ranging from the more classic to the more regional, such as tomato basil, chard pie, violet and orange blossom. If you're a tourist, there's a second address on rue de la Poissonnerie, 5 minutes away.

Frédéric's store always attracts so many gourmands! By bike, by bus, by car, by boat... there is always a way to get to this store. Tonton Maboule has two windows to avoid too much waiting. We like the smiling team and we get lost in the choice of the perfumes because there are nearly 100 different ones during the season. Enough to lose your mind! Smart, not only Frédéric announced the opening of the store but he also keeps the same prices. A news that should not leave the ice cream lovers!

Since 2007, l'Arbre à Glaces has been delighting the people of St. Etienne with its frozen delights. And for good reason, in addition to satisfying the taste buds, the artisanal company takes care to choose quality products, without additional flavouring whether natural or artificial, without colouring agents and without flavour enhancer! Let yourself be tempted by the classic caramel, chestnut, vanilla... Or dare to discover divine mixtures like verbena and yuzu, raspberry and purple basil, or mango, lime and a touch of turmeric... A delight !

What a great address! Gourmets know how to go there with their eyes closed. Located next to the old church in the heart of the old town, the tearoom is the perfect place to sample spiced chocolate, chocolate oysters and so many other delicacies: strawberry almond, Cancale rocher, large praline macaroon, pistachio paris-cancale... The vanilla mille-feuille will melt your heart, while the chocolate caramel tart is irresistible. You'll also find Les Maisons de Bricourt breads baked in the wood-fired oven at Château Richeux. Delicious!

Housed in a former ^16th-century coaching inn, this authentic tea room plays on the flavors of yesteryear and handcrafted local products. Here, everything can be enjoyed with the eyes. Chocolates, nougat, fruit jellies, candied fruit, ice creams and cookies, L'Art Gourmand invites you to indulge in the temptation, comfortably seated in front of an artisanal ice cream or a cool drink in summer, to be sipped on the terrace, warm in winter, from among a vast choice of quality teas and delicious chocolates. On site or to take away.

François Rocca-Serra founded this company in 1986, which supplies top chefs: "Initially, I wanted to make ice creams, thinking that it was more fun to serve children than adults. And I realized that the adults who eat my ice creams are still big kids The long shop window in the port offers over 60 flavors, including Bruccio du berger bonifacien, Miel de châtaigneraie et pignons légèrement toastés, Farine de châtaigne corse séchée au feu de hêtre, Noisette corse et piémontaise, Pistache de Bronte. Other address in the Citadelle.

A local institution, Ty'Papo has its own store on the port of Erquy, in addition to the one in Val-André. This artisan ice-cream maker doesn't rest in the summer. And with good reason: his handcrafted ice creams - 75 flavors - are exquisite, made with natural fruit purées and raw milk from the farm. The plain or chocolate cookie cones are crisp and crunchy. Among the recipes, brownie and caramelized pecans, cheesecake and strawberry pieces, and pure-butter Breton palet and Madagascar vanilla are at the top of the list. Futé: the ice cream tub to go!

This new patisserie has a lot going for it. First of all, as you enter, you notice the modern, uncluttered look of the refrigerated display cases, highlighting the incredible variety of pastries on offer, as well as the particularly meticulous presentation work that has gone into each one. The welcome is charming, sincere and smiling. Lastly, it's the taste that amazes. Here, the emphasis is on innovative pastries or the great classics, with a personal touch that makes all the difference.

An address that will make all ice cream lovers melt with pleasure! The brand stands out for its artisanal ice creams and sorbets with 45 flavors! The recipe for success? Good fruits, sugar and quality milk. Try the Bubble Teas, the sweet or savory crepes, and the famous Soft Ice from Italy. The name "Glacier du Pin" is a double tribute to the eponymous square nearby and to the Antarctic glacier, threatened with extinction due to global warming. And the cherry on your ice cream? The owner is really nice!

A 100% organic and artisanal ice cream shop in Tours, we love it! Certified BIOED®, the company has a policy of responsible and organic purchases by favoring short supply chains. The ingredients are mainly from organic farming, with notably whole milk and fresh cream from the Monts d'Ardèche natural park. Macaroon, caramel, blackcurrant, praline, wild blueberry or more surprising but equally delicious flavors such as tonka bean and goat's milk, the choice is yours. Impeccable welcome and quality advice!

Jampi is the ice cream maker from Brest! They are the artisanal ice creams of the summer afternoons, but also of the big events in family and those in Brittany. You will find in the store ice creams and sorbets in all flavors (the buckwheat Breton is surprising!), an organic range, specialties and frozen desserts, individual portions or family trays, etc. The store has a tea room with a garden, come and enjoy an ice cream while sipping a drink: economical and so nice! What's new? A range with vegetable milk.

As you stroll along the port of Saint-Martin, you'll no doubt want to stop off at this ice cream parlour, one of the best in France. It's one of the best-known addresses among tourists. More than 60 flavors and typical ice cream textures, served in a jar with the inevitable cornet gaufrette à la fleur de sel. And if you're feeling greedy, order a one-liter box to take home your favorite ice cream. A few steps away, in a typical alleyway, you'll find another store: l'Atelier, offering a selection of frozen desserts.

On the embankment, undoubtedly the best artisanal ice creams in Les Sables! In summer, around 100 flavors, from the classics to the most original. Karine works in close collaboration with a local master ice-cream maker, who produces ice creams in a range of surprising flavors: lime-ginger, raspberry-yuzu, coconut curry, salted butter caramel cream, caramel chips, or chocolate sorbet for milk intolerants. Cotton candy, popcorn, Kinder Bueno and Smurf flavors are sure to delight children. Also available: Italian ice (from the Montaigu dairy), waffles and home-made crêpes.

This is one of La Rochelle's timeless addresses. For over 20 years, this ice cream parlour has been delighting gourmets. As soon as the sun comes out, the queue gets longer, and you have to be patient before you can choose one of the 70 flavors on display. To each his own! Those with a sweet tooth won't leave without devouring an ice cream (tiramisu, speculoos, vanilla), while those looking to cool down will opt for sorbets (lychee, organic passion fruit, organic pear). Ernest has another store on the other side of the port for ice cream lovers, chests and cones!