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When you think of food in Paris, ice cream might not be the first thing that pops into your head, but that doesn’t mean there’s not an abundance of delicious options for you to discover! Here in Paris, you can find a variety of fresh hand-made ice cream made from all-natural, carefully selected ingredients, so we want to share with you a comprehensive and carefully curated list of the best of these cold and creamy, melt-in-your-mouth pleasures to taste in Paris this summer.

With summer coming into full swing, ice cream remains one of the best ways to cool off, and being big foodies here at Flavors of Paris, we have to admit that there couldn’t be a better way. Without further ado, here are ten cool spots where you can find handmade ice cream in Paris (and some bonus recommendations too).

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Jacques Genin

You may already know Jacques Genin’s chocolates, which are among the best in Paris. This brilliant artisan is back with a lovely surprise: ice cream! Well-rounded generous scoops tuck themselves into a delicate, crunchy cone, made on location.

Prepared beforehand but whisked at the last minute their texture is simply UNIQUE. It’s just like a frozen chocolate mousse; voluptuous, mellow and fluffy. Flavors are quite exceptional too as they accurately reflect the fresh ingredients.

A classic range is available (vanilla, chocolate, coffee, hazelnut and pistachio) all summer, alongside limited editions of sorbets and signature creations (for example green pea, and licorice).

Berthillon

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Located on Île Saint-Louis, you don’t want to miss this classic family-run ice cream shop and tea room. This place has been serving up frozen delights since 1954 when Raymond Berthillon had the idea to start selling ice cream at his hotel café. Fast forward to today, and Berthillon has become the go-to spot for ice cream enthusiasts and families looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. They've perfected the art of making ice cream using whole milk, sugar, fresh cream, eggs, and all-natural ingredients. With so many years under their belt, it’s no surprise they have over 70 flavors of ice cream and sorbet. Their ice cream is so good that you can find vendors throughout Paris with Berthillon ice cream on their menu, including the iconic Cafe de Flore.

La Glacerie

La Glacerie is the shop created by David Wesmaël, who was awarded French Artisan of the Year. The name is simple. It translates to “ice cream shop”, however, the chef has reinvented the methods of eating ice cream. Yes, of course there are still scoops, cones (made on the spot), and bowls, But classic containers are so old-fashioned so the ice cream La Glacerie has piped ice cream through tubes and sliced it to make sandwiches of colourful ice cream layers.

And you don’t have to stop at just ice cream. There are other frozen creations like: candies, icy macarons, chocolate bars, and pastries.

Worth noting, there is an ongoing collaboration with the chef of La Maison du Chocolat, Nicolas Cloiseau (French Artisan of the Year too) so keep watch for more inventive frozen treats.

La Fabrique Givrée

Warning this team is completely crazy and we love that! They are mad about high-quality local products. Most of them are less than 100km from the laboratory in Ardèche and the verbena (a flowering plant that is used for herbal teas) comes directly from their garden, to create a meticulous selection, of creative and imaginative products.

The result is scrumptious! Delicious, fine sorbets and ice creams served in a handmade cornet made with chestnut flour, and also a real frozen dessert menu on demand are available for consumption. Each one is made in front of your very eyes. With so many tempting choices, the most difficult thing to do is to pick one. Imagine a burger, the key banana split, a Mont Blanc or a Tiramisu in their gastronomic frozen version.

Breaking news: This year, chef Jeremy Runel has created a recipe for a new chocolate and caramel cone. The cone, made with chestnut flour, features milk chocolate and caramel ice cream, pralines, caramel drizzle, milk chocolate coating, and hazelnut chips.

Une Glace à Paris

Created by Emmanuel Ryon, Une Glace a Paris has become one of the most popular spots for ice cream lovers. You can easily understand why as soon as you taste one of those scrumptious delicacies. Besides original flavors like smoked vanilla (a must-try), coffee and cardamom, medovic, (a Russian layered honey cake, with apple and buckwheat, blackcurrant, mint, and cinnamon) there is also a wide range of frozen desserts (individual or to share) including an amazing baked Alaska.

Try our Sweet Tooth Stroll tour for more sugary and indulgent treats!

NB: The Rue Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie location has a small tea-room you can enjoy if you are lucky enough to find a seat!

Pastelli Mary Gelateria

This tiny boutique run by Mary Quarta, located close to Le Centre Pompidou, is hiding sweet treasures. They offer a small range of handmade ice creams and sorbets prepared with carefully selected ingredients, such as seasonal fruits, and Bonnat Chocolate It is served in the Italian way using a spatula (no scoop here). Textures are really pleasant and sorbets can be mistaken for ice-creams since they are so mellow and velvety. The kitchen is right above the boutique, if you look up maybe might just see Mary in the midst of preparing the treats for the shop. Traditional Italian desserts are also on display so why not indulge and enjoy one of them along with your ice cream while you are there?

Emkipop

Forget everything you think you know about popsicles! Emkipop twists and upgrades these iconic summer treats. After Marseille and Aix-en- Provence, Emkipop set up another boutique in Paris and we are thrilled! Available in two sizes (normal and mini) the popsicles are made from the best ingredients including seasonal local fruits (provided by producers around Marseille). They can also be customized; half dipped in chocolate (dulcey, white or dark) which can be topped with hazelnuts, coconut, or muesli.

Bachir

First and only ice cream which proudly mixes Lebanese know-how and 100% organic ingredients in Paris. A story born in the backyard of a house that traveled to the French capital. Fruits, milk and sugar and…that’s all. No cream or no eggs are included in the recipes. A menu composed of 11 flavors and a specialty called Ashta; an ice cream made with milk cream, orange blossom and mastic (natural pistachio tree resin). It’s light and smooth. Those ice creams are extremely addictive and the queue can be long on weekends.

To add an extra yummy touch you can choose to cover ice creams with pistachios (+2,5€) and top them with free whipped cream.

Grom

If you’re on the hunt for an authentic taste of Italian-style ice cream, look no further. Originally from Turin, Italy, Grom is all about making gelato “the way it used to be”, or with raw ingredients and no artificial flavors or aromas. The result is a natural-tasting, perfectly sweet, rich gelato. Now found in different locations across the world (of which there are three in Paris), you can enjoy gelato from a selection of classic, seasonal, and special flavors.

Edwart Chocolatier

After high demand from customers, this well-known chocolate shop added ice cream to its menu during the summer months. The company sources its high-quality, handmade ice cream from the nearby Le Bac à Glaces, which has its own location in Paris and has been in the business since 1955! What’s especially exciting about getting ice cream from Edwart is the weekly rotating special flavors, like Lemon Yogurt and Pear-Quince, along with classics like vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio. There are several Edwart locations in Paris, but only one has ice cream (see address below). And if you do give Edwart a visit, don’t miss the opportunity to try one of their many chocolate squares!

Bonus: Kakigori

Kakigo-what ? KA-KI-GO-RI. Remember this name because it has become the new summer star. But what is Kakigori? To sum up, it is the traditional Japanese ice cream (film fans may remember it from a scene from Memories of a Geisha). The ice is shaved to create a “mountain” and topped with syrup. Simple and extremely refreshing. There are 3 spots to discover classic or unusual versions of what will become your new obsession.

Hexagone Café, 121 Rue du Château 75014 Paris - 01 43 22 54 61

Tomo, 11 Rue Chabanais 75002 Paris – 09 67 77 96 72

Toraya, 10 Rue Saint-Florentin 75001 Paris - 01 42 60 13 00

Flavors of Paris also recommends:

Il Gelato Del Marchese: Sweet and savory Italian ice creams | 3 Rue des Quatres Vents 75006 Paris - 01 46 34 75 63
Glaces Glazed: Bold, rock n roll ice cream | 54 Rue des Martyrs 75009 Paris - 09 81 62 47 06
Maison Aleph: Levantine inspired ice cream | 20 Rue de la Verrerie 75004 Paris - 09 83 03 42 02
La Tropicale Glacier: Secret and yummy spot with seasonal flavors | 180 Boulevard Vincent Auriol 75013 Paris - 01 42 16 87 27
La Paleteria: Mexican popsicles | 5 Rue des Ecouffes 75004 Paris - 09 51 99 19 92
Au Petit Versailles Du Marais: Tearoom with outdoor ice cream cart | 1 Rue Tiron, 75004 Paris - 08 93 02 53 61

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Your Ice Cream Guide to Paris