The best ice cream shops France

Second year in Canet for Sabrina and Paul, trained by Isabelle Victor, the former owner, who taught the couple all the subtleties of homemade artisanal ice cream made with fresh fruit, continue the production of the 40 natural flavors offered for sale. The flavors are a treat for the taste buds. Served in bowls or crispy cones, the quality/price ratio is more than fair. Canet's indisputable ice cream parlour may have changed hands, but it remains an excellent, reliable address that has become a must for Le Petit Futé and its readers.

This ice cream parlour occupies a small old house in the center of the village, which houses the sales outlet, the production laboratory and a tasting room. Cuto uses the creamy milk from the Faromaggio farm's Jersey cows to make ice cream, butter and whipped cream... Sheep's milk is used to make cheese, yoghurt and ricotta. The ice creams are flavored with chestnuts and fruit from Ardèche, hazelnuts from Piedmont, pistachios from Bronte and vanilla from Madagascar. Also hot drinks, smoothies, fresh fruit juices, crêpes...

Are you tempted by an almond ice cream with caramelized nuts? Or would you rather have a champagne sorbet? On the Vexin plateau, Laurent Riault has developed an original speciality: ice creams and sorbets, with a choice of traditional or frankly original flavours, and above all superb quality. Handcrafted with milk from the farm's cows, without coloring agents or preservatives, a perfect smoothness and surprising flavors, so many assets to delight the taste buds of gourmets young and old!

Where can you enjoy an ice cream in Amiens on a sunny day? Ô Sorbet d'amour, of course! This artisan ice-cream maker, established in 1935, offers a wide selection of sorbets and ice creams, with a few originals such as "Chocolat piment d'Espelette", "Yaourt Bulgare" and "Poire Chocolat" (organic). It's an address well known to locals and tourists alike, who enjoy relaxing on the inviting terrace on the banks of the Somme, along the Quai Bélu. And if there's no more room on the terrace, a short stroll will take you to the Parc Saint-Pierre: an ideal plan!

Olivier and Liesbeth, of Belgian origin, are the kings of artisanal ice cream made from organic cow's and goat's milk. The choice is dizzying with about forty flavors and the panel of colors lends itself to all delicacies. Using an old manufacturing technique, without coloring, with fresh fruit for the sorbets, these friendly ice cream makers milk their goats on the spot and allow you to visit their farm! Ice creams to take away or to taste on the spot.

Foie gras, camembert, teurgoule, tomato-basil, cucumber... La Ferme de la Haizerie revolutionises the flavours of ice cream and sorbets! Don't worry, there is also sweetness: chestnut, gingerbread, violet, speculoos, rum-raisin, chocolate... Alain, pastry chef, also creates sorbets for diabetics, gluten-free sorbets and tailor-made ice creams. Guaranteed without colouring or preservatives, made from fresh fruit and good milk from the farm, his ice creams are on the menu of the best tables in the region. The farm is also open to visitors!

In the heart of the Causse Méjean in Lozère, shepherds Clément, Lauren, Anaïs and Hugues have settled on this family farm dating back to 1730. They wanted to pay homage to their grandparents through local, organic production, and have created Armand et Marie, a range of desserts and ice creams that they produce themselves on site. On reservation, come and discover and immerse yourself in their farm, but above all taste their farm products and their delicious farm ice creams, from the classic chocolate to the original Châtaignes d'Ardèche flavor.

A pretty, friendly terrace, 100% natural ice creams and sorbets, delicious homemade desserts, as well as everything you need for breakfast, plates of fresh produce for lunch, and charcuterie and cheese boards for aperitifs: L'Envie gives its customers a taste and delights them! The establishment was opened in 2020 as part of Florence and Juliette's major career conversion project, and hosts regular concerts. A festive success story!

Ranked no. 1 for the best vanilla ice creams in 2019 by a famous gastronomic guide, Mathieu Bargeton makes his high-quality frozen delights, sorbets and pastries with respect for tradition from his laboratory in Ascain. Here, it's not quantity, but quality that's the hallmark. Cow's milk ice cream, marcona almond ice cream, homemade caramel ice cream, "chocahuète" ice cream... but also sudachi sorbets, soursop sorbets... And let's not forget the tasty Brussels waffles and homemade crêpes you can enjoy overlooking the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Simon Rousseau has been passionate about cooking since childhood. Inspired by Thai techniques, he offers "à la plancha" ice creams, made from a homemade milk base using natural, local and, if possible, sustainable or organic products: milk, agave syrup, seasonal fruit... These delicious frosted creations can be found at numerous events around Bordeaux: if you get the chance, don't miss out on the rolled ice creams, unless you'd rather try a milk-free eskimo or a granita!

The famous ice cream maker from Miramas-le-Vieux recently moved to La Roque-d'Anthéron: still offering artisanal ice creams with some 56 flavors, including "full-fruit" sorbets with a minimum of 45% of fruit processed in the workshop. The 100 compositions, with evocative names such as "Passion des îles", "Green Kiss" or "Délice de macaron", are all offered with toppings, decorations or homemade whipped cream. A gourmet stop that also offers pancakes, hot or iced teas and "La Petite Aixoise", a craft beer from Saint-Cannat. Let's run there!

In Sainte-Radegonde, the Sanhes family, breeders of Montbeliarde cows, transform the milk of their cows into ice cream, directly on the farm. The Sanhes family has set itself demanding specifications: fresh fruit from the best farms in Aveyron - when possible, of course - natural flavours and, of course, no colouring or preservatives. The result? In no time at all, thirty or so perfectly balanced ice cream and sorbet flavours.

Don't be surprised if you come across people with chocolate moustaches or whipped cream on the tip of their noses! They are definitely coming from the Rue de la Mer! Even if it has changed name and owners (now Jérémy and Kelly), this gourmet meeting place, founded in 1910, remains very popular. The recipe for melting pancakes and crispy waffles remains the same as at Simard's. The trend is also towards bubble tea and homemade milkshakes. The season promises to be beautiful and tasty. Smart tip: collectable tickets for a free pancake or waffle.

La Fabrique Givrée... don't forget this name, and above all this address, because if it's one of the best ice cream parlours in Paris, it's one of the best. The Ardèche-based company, run by young Jérémie Runel, makes flavours so original that some are even called "glacetronomiques". Local products, from Uzès figs to Vercors fir shoots, give birth to little marvels that you can enjoy by the cup or cone, or buy in large pots to share and enjoy at home.

Endoume's new ice cream parlour has just arrived, to the delight of young and old alike! First of all, we like the look of the store, with its sleek, modern and inspiring interior. A fine choice of flavors, including buffalo milk ice creams and "full-fruit" sorbets. Milk strawberry, vanilla pecan, caramellia, mint choco or pistachio, sorbets such as green apple, blood orange, mango, white peach or passion fruit. Handcrafted ice creams, sundaes and amazing 6 or 12 scoop boxes to take home. Quality and aesthetics, the kind of address that's been missing in this seaside neighborhood.

In 1916, Mr. Antolin used to walk around Béziers on his scooter to treat passers-by. The age of the company allows it to be one of the oldest ice-cream makers in France in activity today. In Maison Antolin's ice cream and sorbet factory, you will find more than 100 flavors, recipes developed to promote a product without artificial flavors and colors and ranges dedicated to individuals and professionals. Find frozen desserts, individual pots and tubs of ice cream directly at the factory!

At the very bottom of the rue d'Aubagne, in the part of the Noailles district that is the most dynamic in terms of shops, a brand new ice cream shop has opened, bringing a sweet touch that was missing in the surrounding streets. Born from the adventure of three associates, Mahboule plays with the meeting between good ice cream and the Mediterranean. Like the flavors offered, pistacchiosa, caramel salt of Camargue, hazelnut of Piedmont or stracciatella ... The ice creams are from the Tuscan house Casalini. A treat! In addition to ice cream, delicious waffles and pancakes in winter. Nice place, clear and elegant with a grocery corner. It remains to be seen if the clientele of the neighborhood will respond but the project is beautiful.

After Pléneuf-Val-André and Erquy, Ty'Papo has settled in Paimpol. A very good news for the gourmets who choose between about sixty artisanal ice creams to be tasted in cone or in small pot while taking advantage of the softness of the port. Caramel au beurre salé and palet breton are at the top of the regional flavors. The ultra-smooth Italian ice creams with vanilla-chocolate, yogurt-cassis and exotic-raspberry flavors are also very popular. A father and son ice cream maker since 1986 who is unanimously acclaimed in the region.

SIII Gelato, Roberto Scala's second ice cream parlour, has opened in the former Dorel chemiserie on Place du Peuple. A breeze of Italy blows through downtown Saint-Etienne for a tasting of homemade, artisanal ice creams. Eighteen flavors are permanently on offer, including original ones such as stracciatella, tiramisu and ricotta. Pizzas, paninis and arancinis are also available, as are Italian pastries such as cannoli, rolli alla ricotta and panna cotta. A terrace with tables and chairs is available for tasting.

This family-run business specialises in 100% natural, 100% artisanal, low-sugar ice cream (using stevia for a range of diet sorbets). Even today, the brand is a benchmark, with over 70 flavours available. We love the marrons glacés ice cream, as well as the nougat ice cream with chips, the honey-pine nut ice cream, the sublime extra dark chocolate sorbet, the raspberry-pink or the mango-passion-coriander... Innovation is always the order of the day, including this very surprising extra dark chocolate to discover.

Some are "king makers", others "ice cream makers". Such is the case of Martine Lambert, who began by delighting gourmets in Deauville, before setting up shop on rue Clerc in Paris in 2003. Her store is a treasure trove of ice creams, all carefully lined up. Her trademark? Raw milk and fresh cream from Normandy, and 100% natural ingredients from around the world. Alongside traditional flavours are specialties like this divine Succulent (three layers of ice cream - hazelnut praline, chocolate, caramel) topped with almonds and hazelnuts.

Its name refers to the ancient city of Clermont according to Strabo. It is a charming little place where it is pleasant to come for a gourmet break, to have a brunch on weekends and especially to enjoy the excellent artisanal ice creams of the Sancy during the strong heat. The flavors are varied, sometimes original: figs/honey, cinnamon, blueberries, verbena liqueur, etc. Pastries, pancakes and chocolates will also delight the gourmets. Some regional products and souvenirs are also on sale if you wish to take a piece of Auvergne home with you!

Ice creams handed down from father to son - that's the kind of experience this well-known name in the ^16th arrondissement makes a point of offering, from the most classic to the most original flavours. At Enzo et Lily, Lionel Chauvin is clearly enjoying himself, with ice cream products that are unique in the capital: mochis or frozen pastries, constant attempts to find new flavours, the imagination goes beyond the limits. It's all excellent, of course, and there are dozens of flavours to choose from, from green sesame to yuzu yogurt.

Two sales and freshness points await you on the main street of Porquerolles. Nearly 70 perfumes of ice cream and fresh fruit sorbets will delight connoisseurs who enjoy ice-corn or banana straciatella and pecan.

There's no need to write an article on Alain Ducasse, as his name is synonymous with gastronomic excellence... and ice cream! In his boutique on Rue de la Roquette, the chef offers between fifteen and twenty flavours of sorbet and ice cream in seasonal rotation. The menu includes classics such as Peruvian chocolate ice cream, three-vanilla ice cream and creamy pistachio ice cream. But also more daring flavours, such as olive oil ice cream, for Mediterranean flavours, or bread ice cream, for a French touch.

Located on boulevard de Reuilly in Paris, Raimo Glacier is a boutique selling artisanal ice creams and pastries. In an elegant room with cream and black tones, customers can enjoy their delicacies on the spot or take them away. The store also offers a delivery service. Raimo Glacier is a meeting place for ice cream and frozen dessert lovers in eastern Paris. Regulars and tourists alike meet here to discuss the different flavors on offer, such as Gianduja, Madagascar Vanilla, Pink Grapefruit and Melon. On the wide, quiet sidewalks of Boulevard de Reuilly, customers can sample the ice creams and sorbets that have delighted young and old alike for almost 70 years.

It is primarily olive oils that attract attention. From Andalusia, Greece, Languedoc or Provence, they are presented in bottles or bidons. Those of Italy, the most numerous, come from Campania, Sicily, Tuscany or Puglia. They have dresses that vary from dark green to gold. Some vinegar are proposed, balsamic or sherry, vinegar in walnuts or vinegar with figs. Mustards, condiments, ceps creams, olives, almonds display small pots alongside spreading, black olives, semi-dried tomatoes, salt flowers, Dead Sea pink salt and various spices. We also discovered the Turns, the infinite recipes and exclusive recipes that eat at the aperitif on bread or toast: artichokes-olive, fennel-saffron, lentils or chickpeas, it is surprising and delicate. And we will not conclude this article without talking about the great choice of truffles: whole white or black truffle purée, truffle purée, summer black truffles, they are presented in 10 grams jars and are one of the finest specialties of the house that can extend its range to cosmetic products, as natural as those to consume.

Since 1976, LA TROPICALE has been delighting fans of artisanal ice creams with its unique, never-before-seen flavors. Offering exclusively takeaway sales, this charming boutique offers ice creams and popsicles that give pride of place to seasonal produce. Committed to working with local, artisanal producers, she uses only quality and organic ingredients whenever possible. A member of the Collège Culinaire de France, LA TROPICALE works with some fifteen partners (delicatessen, wine shop, creamery, etc.). In short, it's a must for ice cream lovers in Paris.

A fine CV for this already renowned Saint-Jean-de-Luz establishment, which has now set up shop in its Anglet "cabane" overlooking the ocean. Generations of people, young and old, have enjoyed their ice creams (40 flavors), made with the finest natural ingredients from the Basque country. It's hard to choose between the ice creams, sorbets and the house specialty, the Krakada, the must-have waffle made with vanilla and sourdough brioche dough, topped with apricot, raspberry or strawberry marmalade, dark chocolate sauce or hazelnut chocolate.

One spoonful and it feels like having fruit in the mouth. Bernard Autricque's @ comes from perfumes with a fabulous taste: strawberry-rhubarb, green raspberry-citon, green citron, mixture of four red fruits… Its sorbets are made without dye or preservatives, but with fruits collected on the farm. You can also find jellies, jams, grout, vegetable purée, onions of onions and, starting in May, strawberries made from the same day.

This lovely boutique, reminiscent of old and sparkling cottage, opened in 2004 to sell candy. Sylvie, the candy of candy, also offers other gourmet products and a ice card in summer, a fast catering card in winter. In summer, it sells homemade ice creams (Alpine ice) with delicious flavours - gingerbread, purple, liquorice, water-de-rose, lychee, cinnamon (of race!), caramel butter salty, pêche - and textured mint/lemon, coca-cola, strawberry/banana… And also fresh seasonal fruit juices, to make full vitamins. In winter, Sylvie gets to the stove to prepare waffles and pancakes, but also add fresh sauces to accompany a selection of pasta. A pleasant boutique in one of Aix-en-Provence's most bandwidth streets. Novelty 2012: lavender ice.

Gérard Taurin delights the palates of young and old alike with ice creams, sorbets and frozen entremets (vacherins, bûches) from his 4 boutiques, including the one in Mortagne. It's impossible to resist the expertise of this Meilleur Ouvrier de France glacier, who is also a world champion ice-cream maker. His creations are inspired by his travels and encounters in places such as China and Morocco. In the boutique, nothing is left to chance. The team is professional, with expert advice on how to treat yourself to exquisite ice cream delights.

Created in 1961 by Charles Erhard, this family business is renowned for the quality and variety of its ice creams as well as for its totally unheard of creations! Its new Colmarian space is a true temple of gourmet delights where it is impossible not to succumb to temptation when faced with more than two hundred flavours of ice cream and sorbets, not to mention the sublime frozen desserts. Add to that delicious cakes (gourmet rock, paris-brest, forêt-noire, opera...), individual pastries (lightning and cabbage cream, rum babas, verrines, macaroons...) and other pastries. All this can be enjoyed on the spot in the dessert lounge or taken away to enjoy at home!

Since 1932, the Mentré family has run this pastry shop. Among the various chocolate specialities: the Chopinelles, the Capsules KB in memory of the Charmes breweries or the famous Levrettes. But don't be mistaken! Its name refers to the female greyhound, the emblematic animal of Charmes, present on the coat of arms of the town. You will also find a wonderful savoury corner with appetizers and verrines of all kinds. Each month a chocolate is honoured. For those with a sweet tooth, this is definitely the place to be.

If you go for a stroll under the arcades of the Place du Capitole on a hot summer's day, you will notice a line in front of Philippe Faur's refrigerated windows.... This master ice cream maker works his artisanal ice creams in the heart of the Ariège countryside, in collaboration with a dairy producer located just next to his workshop. He produces ice creams and sorbets in a top-of-the-range version and likes to imagine the most surprising recipes. Because, in addition to your cones, Philippe Faur, who has won many awards, garnishes the plates of the reckless tables with his unexpected flavours: foie gras, truffle, saffron, beetroot, Roquefort! Beautiful culinary discoveries in perspective...

You're not dreaming, you're at the heart of all the delights! Jean-Marc Bernigaud, master chocolate maker and confectioner, unveils his most gourmet creations such as the "Carrés du Baron", delicious soft caramel sweets made with hazelnuts, orange and marzipan. Many specialities from the Morvan will delight your taste buds! Pastries, ice-creams and sweets are as many sweet whims to satisfy. An excellent address.

Ice creams, waffles and sandwiches make this small corner located in the main pedestrian street the address appreciated by gourmets of all sizes and all ages. Denis and his team welcome you warmly and offer you salted food (sandwiches, paninis, and pancakes) and sweet food (waffles, pancakes and a large choice of homemade ice creams with more than 50 flavors)! You can also find granita to taste without moderation while strolling on the big beach, just a step away from Ty Castin. An address not to be missed and so tempting!

It is on the superb Saint-Guirec beach, in Ploumanac'h, that you can enjoy a good ice cream at KEO. Facing the sea and equipped with a beautiful wooden terrace, this nice colorful establishment, which is also eco-responsible, offers 49 flavors of Breton artisanal ice creams. From the very local salted butter caramel to the exotic, intensely fruity mango or passion sorbets, not forgetting the original buckwheat or raspberry-pepper... There is something for everyone! For the hungriest, waffles of Liege are also proposed.

Moustache, artisan ice cream maker since 2014, is recommended by gourmands. With its top-of-the-range artisanal ice creams made from Breton products, taste buds crave more. Everything here is local, like the dairy products from the Saint-Goudas farm near Dinan. In front of the store, happiness comes in many flavors or specialties (pastries, drinks, waffles...). Croquantine or secret de courge? The choice is yours! What's more, they've been awarded the prize for the world's best ice cream in 2021 for a "love of ice cream". Enjoy!

At the entrance of the pedestrian street, one does not hesitate to brave the queue which says a lot about the reputation of Chez Tinou. The artisanal ice creams are made with raw milk from the farm, which gives them their incomparable creaminess! The list of flavours is impressive. There is something for everyone, from the most classic to the most original: citrus fruits/ginger/cactus flower, lychee with rose, pepper/raspberry, kouign-amann, chestnut, banana-chocolate pie, Breton palet, tiramisu.... To be enjoyed, of course, facing the sea.

Behind this bizarre name is a whole range of ice cream sticks, produced with a minimum of 75% fresh fruit, a few drops of water and a hint of cane sugar. Period! Period! A simple recipe, inspired by American ice pops. What flavors are available? Basics - kiwi, raspberry, strawberry, pear... - and more sophisticated combinations - lemon-curcuma-ginger (a best-seller), strawberry-lime zest vanilla-vanilla-olive oil or apricot-orange flower- chia seeds. Possibility to customize your ice cream with chocolate. Oh yes, last thing: these frosted delicacies arrive from the Old Port of Marseille, where the company's laboratory is located.

You can spot this store in the city center thanks to the queue on the sidewalk and its very kawai sign! What attracts all these people are the frozen yogurts or froyo for the initiated. An option with vegetable milk is even available. The greediest will add toppings and toppings, as well as a crêpe or a waffle, prepared with Auvergne flour. It is now possible to eat on the spot or to take away one of the meal formulas, including a choice of a savory crepe, a "pancakes tower" or a salad, accompanied by a drink and a dessert.

Well-known to locals since 1993, Glaces Romane is a Hossegor institution! As you stroll through the town's streets, you won't be able to miss this little store with its assertive, modern style. With over 60 flavors to choose from, the artisan ice cream maker offers a wide selection of ice creams, Italian-style ice creams, vegan ice creams, sorbets, granitas and homemade milkshakes. In cones, tubs or to-go tubs, there's something for every taste! In winter, Glaces Romane also makes delicious Yule logs to order.

The best ice creams of Forcalquier and its surroundings! For fourteen years, the Saint Michel ice cream shop, located in the heart of the old town, has been offering 100% home-made ice creams. You will choose between the forty flavors, ice creams and sorbets, proposed. From the classic to the exotic, they are all gustatory marvels. Try the grapefruit or the fig sorbet, with the delicious impression of eating the fruit. The Provence range with its genepi, lavender or violet flavors is divine! Emée's welcome is just great. We come from far away!

This artisanal ice cream maker has two addresses in Béziers: a store in the town center and a kiosk on the square. Both serve delicious artisanal ice creams in dozens of tasty and sometimes highly original flavors, such as melon or fig. Prices for cones and cups are very affordable, given their quality. As well as ice creams, you can buy coffee, tea, crêpes, waffles, granitas and fresh organic orange juice. All served in a charming setting by an attentive team, for the perfect gourmet break.

This beautiful pastry from the historic centre, located opposite the Halles, is held by Sébastien and Laurence Pawly. Sébastien in the kitchen with his talent, Laurence in shop, with his kindness. Pastries, chocolates, small ovens, pastries and catering. Small cakes align: Denfert-Raspberry or Strawberry made from almond biscuit, fruit and fruit foam, les with various perfumes, the Paris-montbéliard, on behalf of the new TGV TGV station, a marriage between the Holy spirit and the Paris-Brest. Side chocolates a beautiful collection, including the bellecomtoises of cute little chocolate, black or milk, filled filled filled and the montbéliardises of small chocolate bites stamped with the monuments of the city. 

Les Garçons Glaciers bring not only icy delights, but also a nostalgic ambience with their vintage Piaggio. This emblematic vehicle, reminiscent of the charm of bygone years, adds a touch of authenticity to their gourmet ice creams and sorbets! With creations from their workshop, they delight the taste buds of Angevins and travel to your private or professional events. Their quality ingredients are sourced locally and organically. A quality approach that goes hand in hand with the friendliness of these two childhood friends.