Les Petits Mitrons
Boulangerie — Grandes-Carrières (Paris)
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Les Petits Mitrons est une charmante pâtisserie familiale nichée au cœur de Montmartre, réputée pour ses tartes artisanales aux fruits de saison. Installée depuis plus de 30 ans sur la rue Lepic, cette boutique traditionnelle propose des tartes salées et sucrées aux croûtes caramélisées délicates, avec des combinaisons de fruits créatives comme fraise-rhubarbe ou pomme-poire. La pâtisserie est un véritable trésor local, conservant l'esprit authentique du quartier, où une adorable propriétaire prépare elle-même ses créations avec passion. Idéal pour un en-cas gourmand ou un dessert à emporter, Les Petits Mitrons incarne la tradition artisanale parisienne.
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48 heures aux Grandes Carrières - Itinéraire gourmand
PARIS - ÎLE-DE-FRANCE/2022 S’échapper dans ce bout du 18e arrondissement, c’est retrouver un peu de l’esprit titi parisien, mais dans une ambiance résolument plus arty. À parcourir bien chaussé : ça monte et ça descend sec ! Heureux les touristes ! Ils peuvent savourer, avec un regard neuf, la butte Montmartre, que les Parisiens, eux, ne voient même plus. Autour du Sacré-Cœur et de la place du Tertre, un charme unique vaut certes toutes les images de carte postale. Mais il faut savoir s’en éloigner, certains le savent bien. Ils filent alors légèrement vers l’Ouest, vers les Grandes Carrières, quartier au relief chahuté, tout autant imbriqué dans la butte, appartenant lui aussi au 18e arrondissement. Lequel est l’un des plus peuplés de Paris avec 32 014 habitants/km2. Malgré cette densité, l’esprit de village est resté accroché aux flancs de la colline : vignes urbaines, jardins privés, ruelles escarpées aux noms enchanteurs (l’allée des Brouillards), adresse secrète (l’Hôtel Particulier) et square (Suzanne-Buisson) animé par les habitués taquinant la pétanque. Bien sûr, la gentrification est passée par là. Les locataires restent moins longtemps et les prix, à certains endroits, se sont envolés – jusqu’à 14 553 € le mètre carré à l’achat. Le meilleur baromètre reste celui de la rue Lepic, débutant sur le boulevard de Clichy. Quand le film Amélie Poulain sort en 2001, les touristes du monde entier affluent comme des hirondelles au Café des Deux Moulins qui servit de décor. Les commerces de bouche sont remplacés dans la foulée par d’autres boutiques. La pâtisserie familiale Les Petits Mitrons résiste. Ses tartes aux fruits de saison, à la pâte caramélisée, sont pour certains de véritables madeleines de Proust. Les artisans se font désormais rares. Pourtant, « avoir été charcutier rue Lepic est aussi honorable, sinon aussi historique, que d’avoir été marchand de tableaux rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré (…). La rue Lepic est comme le fleuve de Montmartre qui arrose le pays, lance des affluents dans l’épaisseur du quartier, entretient la flore et produit des places qui ont plus d’importance dans l’histoire de la Troisième République qu’une nuée de ministres ou de décrets », écrivait Léon-Paul Fargue (1876-1947) dans Mon quartier. C’est l’époque lointaine des marchands de quatre saisons, des grisettes, des marlous, des cocottes et de leurs poulbots (gavroches de Montmartre dessinés par Francisque Poulbot). Fermons les yeux : on entend presque les joutes verbales des voyous de Quat’Sous, les sabots des chevaux sur les pavés et les cris « À la fraîche, à la fraîche ! » des derniers vendeurs d’eau de coco (macération de bâtons de réglisse dans de l’eau citronnée)... Les Grandes Carrières bouillonnent de vie. Elles doivent leur nom aux carrières de gypse exploitées jusqu’au milieu du XIXe siècle à ciel ouvert et en galeries souterraines. Coiffant la butte, la trentaine de moulins à vent produit la farine et broie les pierres de gypse dont le plâtre habille Paris. Montmartre (et les Grandes Carrières) sont aux portes de la capitale jusqu’en 1860, date de leur annexion. On vient déjà y boire le vin, qui n’est alors pas imposé. On y dansera plus tard en levant la jambe au Moulin Rouge voisin. Les artistes bohèmes font de ces lieux un laboratoire créatif. Certains habitent le Maquis, terrain vague où poussent des jardinets autour de cabanes et de maisons en torchis. Il sera rasé dès 1903 pour faire place à l’avenue Junot, bordée de belles maisons, dont celle de Tristan Tzara (au no 15) dessinée par l’architecte Adolf Loos. Plus bas encore, c’est plus haut. C’est ainsi. On perd vite le nord. Le rez-de-chaussée se retrouve au premier étage, épousant le relief, ce qui ne dérange ni les cafés ni les restaurants. L’histoire du quartier est mêlée aux plaisirs de la chair et de l’esprit… et de l’art. Le musée de Montmartre (en réalité, à une rue des Grandes Carrières) raconte cette effervescence, évoquant le Moulin de la Galette, où Renoir aimait danser le samedi, et le Bateau-Lavoir, où Picasso peignit Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. Dans les jardins du musée, au Café Renoir, nos pensées vont à tous les autres, tels -Guillaume Apollinaire et Max Jacob. Que de fantômes hauts en couleur hantent les Grandes Carrières ! On les retrouve au cimetière Montmartre contenant tout le bottin artistique : Michel Berger, Edgar Degas, Alexandre Dumas, Théophile Gauthier, La Goulue, Sacha Guitry, François -Truffaut… À une aile d’oiseau de là, Michou, le roi des nuits parisiennes, repose depuis 2020 dans l’intimiste cimetière de Saint-Vincent. Devant son buste aux lunettes bleues, un passant nous confie : « La première fois que j’ai vu Michou, c’était à l’enterrement de Dalida [à Montmartre, en 1987, NDLR] et la dernière, c’était ici. Il allait mal. On a bu du champagne ensemble sur sa tombe. » Le noceur avait acheté sa chambre de l’au-delà, histoire de danser dessus tout en tirant une révérence au quartier. 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Montmartre Best Bakeries, Pastries & Sweet Treats - from a local - My parisian life
From pavlovas in La Goutte d’Or to pistachio ice cream at Bachir – the ultimate guide for dessert lovers, the best Montmartre Bakeries and Pastry Shops> ---------------------------------------- Montmartre isn’t just about Sacré-Cœur views, cobblestone streets, and artistic magic – it’s also a sweet tooth paradise – and my home! After living here for nearly a decade, I’ve taste-tested my way through croissants, pavlovas, macarons, mille-feuilles, and tarte citrons – all in the name of research, of course. Every member of my household has a favorite pastry, and I can tell you that we are picky eaters – so rest assured you’ll be also to have your cake and eat it too! And because Montmartre has such a rich cultural mix, you’ll also find Oriental pastries, artisan chocolates, Lebanese ice cream, and specialty coffee shops serving incredible baked goods. Here’s my ultimate list of the best bakeries, cafés, ice cream shops, and sweet spots in Montmartre – from award-winning institutions to hidden gems in La Goutte d’Or. HERE ARE MY FAVORITE MONTMARTRE BAKERIES, AS A LOCAL TOUR GUIDE AND “HABITANT DE QUARTIER” ---------------------------------------- 1. BOULANGERIE-PÂTISSERIE PAIN PAIN 🥐 (AWARD-WINNING MONTMARTRE BAKERY) 📍 88 Rue des Martyrs, 75018 Paris An iconic Montmartre bakery and a multiple “Best Baguette in Paris” winner. Must-try: Mille-feuille, Paris-Brest, Tarte au Citron, Éclair au Chocolat, and St. Honoré. Tip: Arrive early – queues form quickly on weekends. A great place to stop for a sandwich for lunch too! ---------------------------------------- 2. TEMBELY BAKERY – THE PAVLOVA PARADISE 🍓 (MY PERSONAL OBSESSION) 📍 15 Rue Stephenson, 75018 Paris (La Goutte d’Or) This is my secret spot where locals lovingly call me “La Dame de Pavlova” . Tembely’s pavlovas are airy, crunchy, creamy, and topped with seasonal fruit. Must-try: Pavlova, fruit tarts, strawberry mini-cakes. Tip: An under-the-radar gem – rarely found in tourist guides because it’s off the beaten path. ---------------------------------------- 3. MILLIGRAMME – MODERN ARTISAN BAKERY 🌀 (TRENDY & INSTAGRAMMABLE MONTMARTRE BAKERY) 📍 15 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018 Paris A newcomer to Montmartre’s scene, Milligramme mixes Japanese precision, French technique, and creative viennoiseries. Must-try: Pistachio New York Roll, mango cruffin, sesame cube, maritozzo. Tip: Arrive early on weekends – their limited pastries sell out fast! ---------------------------------------- 4. BACHIR – ORGANIC LEBANESE ICE CREAM IN MONTMARTRE🍦 📍 58 Rue Tardieu, 75018 Paris Famous for its ashta pistachio ice cream rolled in crushed nuts – smooth, fragrant, unforgettable. Must-try: Ashta pistachio. They use the best of the milk for their ice cream, and the version without pistachio is also delicious by itself! Tip: A must-stop after visiting Sacré-Cœur – it’s at the foot at the Funicular. ---------------------------------------- 5. L’AMANDINE – ORIENTAL PASTRIES 🌿 (CULTURAL GEM) 📍 36 Rue de Chartres, 75018 Paris (La Goutte d’Or) A celebration of Montmartre’s North African heritage. Expect almond-filled gazelle horns, honey-drenched baklava, and pistachio ghriba at this Montmartre bakery. African pastries and bakeries abound in La Goutte d’Or. Must-try: Pistachio baklava, makroud, almond ghriba. Tip: Great if you want to taste Montmartre’s diversity. ---------------------------------------- 6. GAMINE BAKESHOP – COZY LOCAL FAVORITE 🥧 📍 20 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018 Paris A tiny, inviting bakery with homemade pastries, brownies, sandwiches, and specialty coffee. Must-try: Ricotta brownie, vanilla flan, coffee. Tip: Small seating area – better for takeaway or quiet mornings. ---------------------------------------- 7. DEVOTIONS COFFEE & PASTRIES ☕️🍪 (MINIMALIST, STYLISH & DELICIOUS) 📍 5 Rue de Clignancourt, 75018 Paris Devotions is one of Montmartre’s coolest specialty coffee spots, but their baked goods are equally divine. Expect fresh cookies, buttery financiers, and small seasonal pastries alongside perfectly crafted flat whites. Must-try: Tahini cookies, banana bread, seasonal tarts. Tip: Best for slow mornings and friendly vibes. ---------------------------------------- 8. 57 GRAINS – COZY & PLANT-FILLED 🪴🥧 📍 57 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris An underrated Montmartre café with lush greenery, cozy vibes, and incredible homemade pastries. New to the scene – but already holding a big place in my heart. Must-try: Sesame cookies, mini cakes, banana loaf, and great granola bowls. Tip: Ideal for brunch lovers and Instagram-worthy interiors. ---------------------------------------- 9. OLA’S CAFÉ – COMMUNITY FAVORITE 🥐☕️ 📍 4 Rue Tardieu, 75018 Paris My neighborhood go-to! Ola’s Café serves rich specialty coffee and small-batch pastries that feel like a warm hug. Perfect for connecting with locals or grabbing a yummy homemade cake before heading uphill. Must-try: Cardamom buns, almond croissants, and seasonal plantain pastries. Tip: It’s tiny but soulful – get there early for the freshest treats. ---------------------------------------- 10. PIERRE HERMÉ – MACARON MAGIC 🌸 📍 18 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie (Le Marais, delivery available) The “Picasso of Pastry” – famous for inventive macarons with artistic flair. Don’t fight me – but there are so many great macaron places that are not Laduree 🙂 Must-try: Ispahan (rose, lychee, raspberry), salted caramel. Tip: A little luxury to carry with you around Montmartre. ---------------------------------------- 11. LES PETITS MITRONS – TARTE HEAVEN 🥧 📍 26 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris A Montmartre institution known for rustic, handmade fruit tarts piled high with seasonal fillings. If you don’t mind getting a full tarte – step into a local Montmartre bakery for pastry lovers in all of Paris, there is no other location like it – you see a cute little old lady preparing and selling from this shop on Rue Lepic. Must-try: Raspberry, apricot, fig tarts.(or anything that may be seasonal at that time, like Mirabelle or Reine Claude!) Tip: Perfect picnic food for the Sacré-Cœur steps. ---------------------------------------- 12. À LA MÈRE DE FAMILLE – PARIS’S OLDEST CHOCOLATE SHOP 🍫 📍 35 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris (short walk) Founded in 1761, this old-school chocolatier is heaven for pralines, orangettes, and candied fruits. Their Montmartre location is one of the cutest! Must-try: Orangettes, pralines, chocolate bars. Tip: Perfect for edible souvenirs. ---------------------------------------- 13. GILLES MARCHAL – MADELEINES & MORE 🍯 📍 9 Rue Ravignan, 75018 Paris Known for elevating the humble madeleine to gourmet perfection. Must-try: Classic butter madeleine + seasonal variations. Tip: Stop by before wandering Place du Tertre. ---------------------------------------- 14. LE GRENIER À PAIN – CROISSANT ROYALTY 🥐 📍 38 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris Multi-award-winning Montmartre bakery for croissants, pains au chocolat, and baguettes baked to perfection. Must-try: Croissant aux amandes, pain au chocolat. Tip: An Abbesses classic – go early for the best picks. ---------------------------------------- 15. BOULANGERIE ALEXINE – PETITE & PERFECT 🍰 📍 40 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris Beloved for artisan pastries and delicate mini-tarts. Must-try: Pistachio financiers, lemon meringue tart. Tip: Quieter alternative to Pain Pain. ---------------------------------------- 16. GLACES GLAZED – EXPERIMENTAL ICE CREAM 🍦 📍 Pop-ups around Montmartre (check @glacesglazed) Wild, daring flavors like black sesame, basil-strawberry, and salted caramel. Must-try: “Black Sugar Sex Magic.” Tip: Perfect for adventurous foodies. ---------------------------------------- TIPS FOR YOUR MONTMARTRE BAKERIES SWEET CRAWL Remember, a little French can go a long way – saying bonjour on entering the bakeries and while most places will take cards, for small purchases, if you have cash it is very appreciated. * Morning = bakeries | Afternoon = coffee + ice cream * Weekdays are best for avoiding
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Montmartre Chocolate and Pastry Online Food Tour (DIY Guide)
Welcome to my Montmartre Chocolate and Pastry Food Tour. Use this DIY guide to create your very own visit to the best patisseries, chocolate and ice cream shops, all on Paris's famous artistic hilltop village in the 18th, north of the city. What is it like today? Join me for delicious things to do and taste on the quieter side on the hill. Table of Contents SWEET SIDE OF MONTMARTRE - AWAY FROM THE CROWDS Is Montmartre worth visiting? It certainly is. Most visitors make for the most popular basilica, Sacré-Coeur (it's the second most visited monument in Paris) and the portrait painters in Place du Tertre. However, they are particularly crowded during peak tourist season - especially during the summer holidays. Why follow the crowds? So, in this post, let's discover the quieter, slightly less known areas around chocolate, macarons, cakes, ice cream and more. It makes Montmartre worth spending a day or afternoon while visiting Paris at any time of year. As you can imagine, I can't possibly mention everything to do here - but I also include some interesting facts as we pass between the shops mentioned. Don't forget to check out my essential visitor tips at the end of the article. BEST STARTING POINT My Montmartre chocolate and pastry food online tour starts at Metro Blanche, with Hector Guimard's familiar Art Nouveau entrance. Why is this a good starting point? We want a minimum of steps to climb. Did you know that Montmartre's hill (called 'la butte') is 130 metres high and boasts 38 staircases? Moreover, I also prefer to avoid the much more crowded area around Anvers metro station. If you want to visit Georges Larnicol chocolatier here, I strongly recommend his other branches (e.g. on Blvd Saint-Germain), as this area is particularly touristy. If you have time, head to the Cemetery of Montmartre - lovely walk. MONTMARTRE CEMETERY: FAMOUS FRENCH CHEFS The cemetery is worth the visit (3rd largest in Paris), as it's calm and a beautiful walk. Entrance is via avenue Rachel (past Le Moulin Rouge). Check out the tombs of Emile Zola, Offenbach, Berlioz, Degas, Dalida and Louise Weber, known as La Goulue, creator of the French Cancan. For famous French chefs, you'll also find Marie-Antoine Carême. What was he famous for? Carême founded haute cuisine, was the world's first celebrity chef, plus was the first to pipe meringue using an icing bag. Who would have known he started a trend for beautiful meringue tarts? AMÉLIE'S CAFÉ - FILM LOCATION The steep street of Rue Lepic has been a popular film location. Cue many films from here, one of my favourites being 'Les Ripoux' (1984) starring Philippe Noiret and Thierry Lhermitte. Then in 2001 with Jean-Pierre Jeunet's film, 'Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain' (aka Amelie, played by Audrey Tautou). The café where she worked in the film actually exists as the Café des Deux Moulins. Stop at the Café des Deux Moulins (referring to the 2 windmills on the hill). As drinks can be pricey, a no-fuss brasserie-style lunch is great, soaking in the ambience by the authentic old-fashioned zinc bar. They do a good value formule (entrée/main course or dessert) or all 3. Play Amélie and at least enjoy her favourite crème brûlée, cracking into the caramel layer with the back of a spoon. They also make a savoury foie gras crème brûlée! FRENCH TARTS AT LES PETITS MITRONS You'll find many people at both windows - à faire du lèche-vitrine - literal window-licking at Les Petits Mitrons, also on rue Lepic. This family-run artisanal bakery is one of the best places for tarts in Paris, from savoury seasonal vegetable and fresh fruit tarts. Their speciality is the thin, caramel-crusted base on their sweet tarts. Taste one slice and you'll see why it's so popular. Still on rue Lepic, there's a small morning market by the side of the street, just in case there's not enough food already from the boucher, poissonier and fromagerie to choose from here! OLDEST PARISIAN CHOCOLATE SHOP Looking for more famous chocolate in France? Then across the street is À la Mère de Famille, known as Paris' oldest chocolate shop after Debauve et Gallais. The first green and gold-facade shop opened as a grocery in rue du Faubourg-Montmartre in 1761 (I strongly recommend you visit the original, classed a French national historical monument with wooden counter and rows of confectionary jars). Today the family has an impressive chain of 14 chocolate-confectionary boutiques around Paris, all reminiscent of la Belle Epoque (Rue Cler, Rue Cambronne, Rue Bonaparte etc. and now in Saint-Germain-en-Laye west of the City). Fans of chocolate orange will love their different orangettes plus calissons d'Aix: losange-shaped, mouth-sized iced marzipans from Aix-en-Provence. In 2021, À la Mère de Famille joined with Paris's oldest Patisserie, Stohrer which was founded in 1730 by Louis XV's pastry chef, Nicolas Stohrer. They now propose an assortment of pastries, macarons and cakes in rue Lepic. Try the Baba au Rhum which was invented by Nicolas Stohrer. At the top of rue Lepic (first intersection), turn right onto rue des Abbesses then first left on rue Tholozé. FRENCH-KOREAN CHOCOLATE & MACARONS Since 2015, Koreans Hyunsoo Ahn and Hyejin Cho both created Chocolat Illèné following a star-studded chocolate-pastry career in Paris. While Hyunsoo was being trained by chocolatiers Michel Chaudun and Patrice Chapon, Hyejin was learning from pastry chefs Christophe Adam (previously at Fauchon) and Camille Lesecq (previously at le Meurice). Spot their macarons: a mix of the smooth Parisian gerbet macarons and deliberately cracked, old-fashioned macarons à l'ancienne - simply melt-in-the-mouth gluten-free almond deliciousness. Their signature chocolate, l'Illené, with timut pepper ganache and typical Korean candied plum demonstrates their astonishing art of blending Korean culture with French savoir-faire. Choose from seasonal flavours or the favourites at all times of year: pistachio, caramel, sesame, black sesame and soya milk. I was most intrigued by l'Armoise. Yes, you can even taste a MUGWORT herbal macaron, which I believe should have a more scrumptious name in English, don't you? TURN BACK towards rue Lepic, and follow it around uphill. VAN GOGH'S APARTMENT Just opposite, continuing on Rue Lepic at N°54 is a blue door that, paradoxically, always looks like it needs a paint! That door hasn't changed in many years. It's where Vincent Van Gogh stayed with his brother, Theo (1886-88) before he moved to the south (see my post on a taste of St Rémy de Provence). Continue gently up the hill here on rue Lepic by just one block, turn left on rue Tourleque and walk up rue Caulaincourt to N°48 BORIS LUMÉ PASTRIES After tasting Boris Lumé's pastries, it's not just bread and viennoiseries that are fabulous here. This bakery is easy to spot for its historical storefront. With its gleaming "Boulangerie Pâtisserie du Moulin de la Galette" it's a French historical monument. There's a small bar to stop for a quick coffee, although be aware that the locals and many of heard of this address too, so be prepared to queue at lunchtimes in particular. Their quiches are exquisite. Thanks to his Japanese wife, Boris Lumé marries French pastry with Japan - a tray of An-Pan often sit on the counter. His pastries are divine - from chestnut (marron) éclairs, a mille-feuille which looks like a cross between a tart and éclair, plus the Matcha green tea cakes are incredibly delicate. Choux buns stuffed with matcha, chocolate or vanilla cream plus financiers, Moelleux au chocolat lava cakes, and cannelés line the French teacake counter. Continue up rue Caulaincourt to N°53 LARHER PÂTISSERIE (MEILLEUR OUVRIER DE FRANCE) Arnaud Larher's mantra? "Craftsman of subtle and unusual flavours. His specialities are many, including Le Pavé de Montmartre, a sumptuous, moist square cake of almond biscuit, topped with a thin layer of toasted marzipan. What I particularly love about his macarons and pastries is that they are not
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