The best pastry shops Rhônes-Alpes

François Pralus has opened a beautiful boutique in Saint-Etienne with a burgundy front. You don't know him yet? Certainly you do, you know, it is this chocolate maker-pastry maker from Milan who offers you his famous pralulines, from brioches to pink pralines with a secret recipe and inimitable taste. The Pralus family owns cacao tree plantations in the north-west of Madagascar and makes chocolates from grand cru cacao to be enjoyed in the form of bars or fancy chocolates. A real delight... His productions are renowned throughout France! The flagship products: the pyramid of the tropics and the infernal bar.

Meilleur Ouvrier de France, world pastry champion, Bruno Montcoudiol makes us melt with pleasure in his pretty pastry shop-chocolate factory of the "Martyrs". Numerous gourmet recipes are waiting for you: cakes, macaroons, croquembouches, ice creams... Sold individually or as a dessert, these desserts have enchanting names synonymous with delights: Fleur Australe, Pur Velay, Violina or Succès Fou... The chef also gives pastry lessons to everyone in his Monistrol workshop because, as he reminds us, gourmandise is universal!

Known for the quality of its pralines, almonds and hazelnuts finely roasted and coated with sugar in slabs that are broken by hand, the house has its loyal followers. You'll find a range of 18 pure-origin bars, with subtle aromas, from the world's finest cocoas. A journey with ports of call: Madagascar, Indonesia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Vanuatu, Ghana, Jamaica, São Tomé. As for pastries, their names are baba, Paris-Dakar, religieuse, Murmure, Brasilia, Hawaï, mille-feuille, nid d'abeilles, Guillaume Tell, not forgetting tarte aux pralines and brioche aux pralines... Simply irresistible!

For several years now, Benjamin Chassaing has taken over from Sébastien François to continue his gourmet creations and the history of this patisserie, which was born 100 years ago and became Desserts et Chocolat 30 years ago. Know-how, passion and philosophy remain unchanged. Seasonal fruits, quality ingredients and unique delicacies: pastries, chocolates, confectionery, macaroons, ice creams... What's changed? The premises are much bigger and more functional, perfect for enjoying these little masterpieces at any time of day!

Just like Morestel, this is a pastry-chocolate shop with the best taste. The most important thing is to indulge in the gourmet wonders on offer from Nils and Adeline. A charming welcome as they present their homemade pastries, combining creativity and local produce (apples from Le Bouchage, strawberries from the Isère). Don't miss the Paris-Brest, a Noisette, a lemon tart with lime meringue or a gluten-free Succès. Excellent 100% homemade viennoiseries, sandwiches, quiches, pizzas and seasonal salads. Chocolates of the same quality.

Driven by their shared passion, Nathalie and Thibaut took over a patisserie in 2021. Their partnership gave birth to La Gandole Gourmande, an exceptional establishment offering gourmet creations, entirely homemade: various pastries, homemade marshmallows and chocolate, cakes, viennoiseries... Each mouthful exudes authenticity and creativity, while paying homage to Saint-Étienne. The nougat gaga, the Babet, and their stroke of genius that is the Saint-Gaga, a sweet sarasson embellished with seasonal fruits.

This pastry shop hides sweet treats with incredible flavors. They seduce us not only with their beauty, but also with the finesse of their tastes. Come and discover the Praliné with its flowing heart of Piedmont hazelnut praline. We appreciated the freshness of the Exotic and, on the chocolate side, it was the Aztèque that won us over with its gourmet dark chocolate cream. To serve you even better, the patisserie has a summer terrace where you can refresh yourself with an artisanal ice cream. The menu features individual cakes as well as entremets and all kinds of cakes for your events (number cake, pièce montée, wedding French...).

For the past 15 years in La Mure and 3 years in Eybens, Guillaume, a passionate pastry chef, and his wife Clothilde have been creating great sweet emotions. Their boutique offers a veritable showcase for sweet treats presented like jewels. The beauty of their pastries and the remarkable flavours of their Pavé Murois, delicious macaroons, marvellous entremets, seasonal cakes, homemade ice creams and sorbets. And when it comes to chocolates, you'll love the souvenir specialties from La Mure: a miner's helmet filled with chocolate and Berliner helmets. Great emotions to share!

The sweetest of gourmet addresses. Welcome to Stéphane and Krystelle's patisserie, chocolate shop and ice cream parlour. You'll be greeted with a smile and wide-open hours, as you discover a range of gourmet cakes made with the finest ingredients, in tune with the seasons and celebrations. Don't miss a homemade vacherin, meringues, ballotins of chocolates and viennoiseries. A range of Bigallet syrups to treat yourself, and gift ideas to make someone happy.

To savor a Hiriart pastry is to experience orgasm! L'Orgasme is the name of a divine entremet created by Philippe Hiriart, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, an exceptional ice-cream maker and pastry chef, who is also a baker. The pleasure knows no bounds when you taste a Paul Bert, a house specialty, entremets and entremets glacés, logs for the holidays, chocolates in every season, and even more so at Easter, and fabulous homemade ice creams, as original as they are tasty. A house emblematic of good taste and the art of living à la lyonnaise.

Better than social networks, the two addresses of Comme à la Maison. To see life in the pink, you not only have to savor the good products prepared by a team of happy bakers who love life, but also meet real people in real places. Here, everything is homemade by passionate people around the tireless Alexis Daudin. Born in the family bakery, he has kept his passion for his job while reinventing it with ever healthier (less salt) and ever more gourmet breads. Pastries in the same spirit, including choux too choux, flans not ordinary, and sandwiches that make you enjoy your meal. Cracking address.

The name Pascal Ferrazzi is synonymous with excellence - Master Craftsman, trainer with the Compagnons du Tour de France - and gourmandise. Working with the finest products, Pascal Ferrazzi creates marvels that take us to far-flung destinations: Bali with a delicious meringue pear cake, Panama, Colombia or Brazil. The house specialty is chocolate, with Crépuscule, Forêt-Noire and homemade truffles. And don't forget the chocolate bars. A must at Easter, with truly original sculptures. Ferrazzi also makes artisanal ice creams. And the viennoiseries are among the best in Grenoble.

Discover this artisan chocolatier-patissier who perpetuates the tradition of the genuine and authentic Savoy cake, light and tasty. For the record, the Savoy cake dates back to 1348, and the recipe comes from Pierre d'Yenne. As for cakes, you'll be able to sink your teeth into old-fashioned pastries like conversation, national (a Savoy cake with almonds) or tomme de Yenne (a meringue with plain buttercream).

Do you know what Blue Thistle is? If you answer this question in the negative, you haven't been in the department for long! The reputation of this pastry, which has been around for over half a century, has spread beyond the borders of the city of Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert. Here, it's top-of-the-line! Pastries (traditional or personalized desserts, farandole of pies, set pieces and American-style wedding cake), macaroons, chocolates, ice cream and sorbets are concocted by a master chocolatier, Olivier Buisson. He will share some of his secrets with you so that you too can bake during theme classes on Saturday afternoons!

At Etienne Culot, everything is homemade by a pastry chef who never ceases to amaze us with his creations, particularly around fruit. In his boutique on Place Championnet, Etienne Culot follows the rhythm of the seasons to bring us mouthfuls of happiness. This passionate craftsman amazes us with new products every time we visit, using only the finest seasonal ingredients. Summer offers a fruity festival of tarts, flans, tropézienne, brioche... All full of flavor. Original recipes, remarkable expertise, committed patisserie, cakes large and small to enjoy on the premises, on the terrace or to take away, chocolates for the holidays... Heart on Etienne Culot.

Since 1991, the Laurent patisserie in La Grand-Croix has been transporting you into a world of sweetness and light with its handcrafted products. The varied range of cakes, chocolates, ice creams and other delights is carefully prepared using fresh local produce, in keeping with tradition and the rules of the art. Specialties such as "la Cacotte" and "le Craquelin" are a must for gourmets. The menu changes regularly, offering new flavors according to the season and the inspiration of our talented pastry chefs.

The most delicious Merveilleux made before your eyes in a pastry shop that you should not just photograph. Light, crispy and melting at the same time, these cakes are a specialty of the North. Frédéric Vaucamps has made the Merveilleux lighter and tastier. Working in total transparency, this craftsman has selected excellent products to make his Merveilleux to be eaten as individual pieces or as cakes for 4 to 24 people. Another wonderful store in the 6th district to succumb to this divinely diabolic temptation.

Maison Lenoir's unique expertise has been passed down through 4 generations. A family affair, with craftsmen who are passionate about their profession as bakers and confectioners. A brand name and several addresses where you can enjoy a good loaf of bread every day, including the house specialty: pain au torchon. If Futé has chosen Maison Lenoir as one of its patisseries, it's because he's fallen in love with the classics - wonderful millefeuille, forêt noire, ambassadeur, tropézienne... - and home-made creations. Everything is made on the premises, even the tart shells, giving an inimitable taste to tailor-made cakes. Delivery and catering service available. A historic brand that's very much of its time.

It's the kingdom of chocolate and pogne! An address of excellence that delights sweet tooths. It was in 1891 that Jean-Pierre Lionneton opened the first Lionneton bakery in Ardèche. The company has continued to exist without ever renouncing its origins and its traditional, artisanal pastry, chocolate and bakery work. The range of chocolates and pastries is an enchantment for the palate as well as for the eyes. The pogne de Romans is among the best in the appellation area and the bread menu is just as good. More than one reason to stop by.