some of the best pastry and viennoiserie you can find in paris! historic location with a gorgeous interior, fast and efficient service! make sure to go early so you get them at their best. croissant: heavy and rich in the aroma of butter, very large, good open crumb and honeycomb structure interior - clear demonstration of tried and true technique kougin aman: incredible caramelized sugar flavor, gorgeous lamination, perfect overall pain au chocolat: chocolate is very high quality! does a good job of remaining buttery despite the strong flavor of the chocolate! read more

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On a mission to experience Paris's legendary pastry history, I was looking forward to trying the oldest bakery in Paris. Stohrer is located on the quaint Rue de Montergueil alongside other cute cafes and shops and was marked by a historical landmark sign that explains the bakery's historical and cultural significance. The storefront had a regal appearance, which was fitting given its rich history and designation as the birthplace of the rum baba. We arrived in the early afternoon when there wasn't a line, and the pastry case was fully stocked with a wide assortment of pastries and macarons of every color of the rainbow. I decided to try the brioche with candied citrus, and we also ordered an eclair and cream puff. I took my pastries to-go since there wasn't any seating in the bakery or outside. The brioche was decadent but not too sweet, and I noticed pieces of candied fruit laced between layers of pastry. The pastry itself was drier than a croissant, and it paired well with a cup of tea. It was such a cool experience to visit the time-honored bakery, and we'll have to try the rum baba on our next visit. read more

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As soon as we landed in Paris and checked into our hotel, we hit the ground running as we were both hungry. We had dinner plans for later, so we were looking for something relatively light. I whipped out Yelp and noticed that Stohrer wasn't too far away - this place was actually a spot I had bookmarked, so needless to say we headed over for some treats. Stohrer is credited as being the oldest pâtisserie in Paris, and is located on a busy street lined with other businesses. It has a rich history, and is credited with creating the rum baba. The interior is pretty typical of other bakeries - it's not too large, and has an impressive display case filled with a variety of bakes. The opposite wall as several grab-and-go items like pre-packaged cookies and chocolate. We decided to get a few things - specifically a citrus tart, a small sponge cake, and a cookie. The bakes were really good, with my favorite being the citrus tart. The crust had the integrity to keep the filling intact, and the flavor of the curd combined with the cream was delicious. I enjoyed the other bakes as well - really everything was high quality. Service was efficient, and overall I had a good experience at Stohrer. The quality of the bakes and the rich history make this a destination pâtisserie in Paris. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the city, perhaps next time I'll try the baba. read more

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I've been wanting to try Stohrer since it's the oldest patisserie in Paris. The line was out the door, but moved very quickly. I got a little chocolate cake for 7.30 euros. It was super delicious and I liked all the layers to it. Definitely a bit pricey, but this place is super well known and popular. They have plenty of pastries and veinnoiseries available. read more

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I have to say I am so disappointed at the older heavier set lady serving the customers. I witnessed discrimination from this sales lady towards Asians who speak limited English. She actually rolled her eyes at another French customer in line with a look of disgust. Luckily for me, I speak fluent French and I am also Asian but from Canada but this type of discrimination is unacceptable. Shame on this sales lady and Stohrer should really reprimand such unprofessional behavior. the young male cashier was very pleasant along with the older male gentleman who is in the back. Their baguette tradition is not the best I have had in Paris....it fell short and the ones at Le Parisien behind Les Halles tastes 100% better. Stohrer does not have almond croissants but they do have pain au chocolate and croissant as venoisserie. I did try their chocolate hazelnut babka for 4 euros and it was quite good. Would I return to Stohrer....I would have to say NO because of the discrimination practice by one of their employees towards Asian customers. I hope management reads this review and make some constructive criticisms to this particular female staff member. I was at the store at about 9:15am on Saturday, May 2nd. read more

The oldest bakery in Paris literally outside the Airbnb I was staying in on a recent vacation Fabulous pastries/ desserts- best eclair I've had in a long time Good service - prices good considering Beautiful old world charm space but very small read more

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The pastries were excellent as their reputation would indicate. Service was extremely curt and they were not busy. Plenty of bakeries in Paris! read more

One of the best bakeries in Paris we tried. The plain croissant and the pain au chocolat, a few macarons (chocolate, raspberry, pistachio) and everything was aaaahmazing!! This will def be a go-to spot in Paris! read more

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tl;dr the eclairs are delightful, but any treat among the pastry lineup is sure to be among Paris' finest As the oldest pâtisserie in Paris, Stohrer boasts a storied history. In 1730, Nicolas Stohrer (pastry chef to King Louis XV) opened his namesake shop on Rue Montorgueil, where it still stands to this day. Among his notable achievements, Stohrer is credited with creating the rum baba. Even after 3 centuries in the business, the original shop feels timeless rather than decrepit. Expect patrons to be snapping pics outside Stohrer's gold-on-navy storefront. The flashy interior, designed by nineteenth-century French painter Paul Baudry, is more fit for a palace than a pastry shop. Highlights of the classically Parisian decor motifs include the ornate chandelier and the aqua tiled floors. The brightly lit pastry case is bountifully stocked with cakes, tarts, macarons, and everything in between. I visited on a weekday afternoon, and Stohrer still boasted a sizeable clientele. The service was professional and efficient, and the staff spoke enough English to share some solid recommendations. I took my spoils back home to share. The Baba Chantilly -- Stohrer's signature, rum-soaked Baba au Rhum piped with vanilla cream -- was not for the abstinent. Each bite of chewy cake was like downing a shot of rum without the alcoholic burn. On this pastry, I found the vanilla cream to be a superfluous addition. In contrast, the Saint Honore Vanille was vanilla-centric, highlighted by Bourbon vanilla custard and whipped cream. The glazed pastry puffs were just icing on the cake. The eclairs were probably the best I've ever enjoyed, piped with a gelato-smooth filling and topped with a well-distributed glaze. We preferred the boldly espresso-y Eclair au Café, but the deeply dark aqua-tiled Eclair au Chocolat was a delicious alternative. The personal-sized pastries cost upwards of 5 euros: a pittance for some of Paris' best. If you have time for only a single pâtisserie, Stohrer is a strong contender. While I strongly recommend the eclairs, Stohrer has a wide enough selection for even the pickiest of pastry-goers. read more

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Great service, lots of tourists, delicious pastries. On a acheté des éclairs, babas au rum, un kouglof, une brioche aux agrumes, et une tarte aux framboises pour 8. Tout était vraiment délicieux read more

Delicious chocolates! We got some chocolates to go, including a milk chocolate with praline topping that was so rich and delicious. I also brought some chocolates to bring home. The store is very charming and even when there is a long line, it moves quickly. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

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Citron is still my favorite! We went twice this trip. Tastes exactly the same as the first time! Consistent and delish! read more

Stohrer - Citron is my absolute favorite. I'm not a huge fan of eclairs but decided to try this one- it was okay. - Candy Stores Near Me - Paris, 75

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Amazing and fresh stuff. Friendly staff and attentive. Everything looks great and tastes amazing. Pretty looking place too!

This is apparently the oldest patisserie in Paris! I found this spot online while looking for a pastry shop to go to on my last morning in the city. This popped up as a spot to visit, and I was sold. All the pastries looked so beautiful, but I had my eyes set on trying the kouign amann and had to resist the temptation for the others. I ended up taking it with me and bringing it onto my flight. When I ended up eating it, it was still fantastic! It was so extremely flakey, buttery, and had just the right amount of sweet glaze on the outside. Definitely one of the best, if not the best kouign amann I've had. The shop is also decorated really nicely inside and they also sell massive macarons! A great spot to visit :) read more

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Good patisserie, the oldest in Paris! Though I fear it can be a bit overrated. They are famous for the Baba au Rum, which is a rum-soaked cake. Don't go for this if you do not like rum. I've had rum cake before, but this tasted like a straight rum shot - not for me personally, but if you love rum it could be nice. We also tried the Russe, which was yummy. I didn't see the Paris Brest that was mentioned in other reviews -- bummer! The shop is very cute inside, and quaint, but note that there is no seating. The service was a mixed experience. The man behind the counter was very kind, helpful and funny; but the older woman with dark hair was notably dismissive. I believe she thought we couldn't understand French. Although we were clearly next in line, she served two others who had arrived after us, even though we were standing at the register the entire time. When the helpful staff member pointed this out, she waved him off, saying (in French) that the others spoke the language, so she'd serve them first. I found this troubling--not just for the assumption about our language skills, but because choosing whom to serve based on that feels exclusionary. Being able to speak another language is a privilege, and to serve people based on that can be perceived as classist (ironic coming from someone in the service industry, but I am positive that's what she said, as I can understand more French than I speak.) I usually write supportive reviews, but this experience left a sour note. While the pastries were excellent, I wouldn't return due to how we were treated. read more

I follow a dermatologist on Instagram who has made a few trips to Paris. On her last trip she shared her experience buying some treats in Paris, including a chocolate eclair from Stohrer which she highly recommended. Naturally, on my recent trip to Paris I knew I had to give it a try. It is situated in the middle of this beautifully lit up street with many other small businesses. Right near the entrance is a sign detailing the roots of the business, dating back to the early 1700s! There was a bit of a line but it moved quite fast. I was worried the eclairs would be gone but there was plenty on display. I ordered and and was given the eclair in one of the pretty to go boxes I've ever seen. Outside, I perched up in the first spot I could find and gave the eclair a try! It was very delicious, not too sweet, and had the perfect texture. It didn't take me very long to finish it. It was a rather brief experience I had at Stohrer but I did enjoy it and felt it was worth going back to! If you're checking this pastry shop out it's definitely worth a try. read more

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Ordered a bunch of items - a macaron, apple tarte, pan au chocolat, a honey chocolate tart, and a white chocolate ball. Overall, everything was delicious, but the service left room for improvement. They're rushing you out as soon as you walk in - even if you're still ordering like I was. Overall, yummy, but perhaps go when it's not crowded so you can peacefully pick your poison. read more

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Very beautiful bakery with many options and affordable prices. They gave us free chocolate samples too. I got a pain au chocolat and it was delicious and loved that it came warm! read more

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The oldest patisserie in Paris ! SO beautiful inside and the pastries all looked amazing. I ended up ordering a slice of flan and a plain croissant. I have to say I was underwhelmed by the croissant because it wasn't crispy enough, however the flan was delish. read more

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I want it all. Everything we've tried has been amazing. Most memorable was the citrus tart. Such strong lime flavor, it was like having a mojito. The kouign amann was flaky and buttery as it should be. Of all the bakeries we've tried while visiting Paris, Stohrer has been my favorite. This is a take out only place, wish it had tables and chairs. read more

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Saw several blogs say Stohrer had the best croissants in Paris, so we had to check it out! I'm not sure that it was the best croissant we had, but it was very good. We also got the "tarte au citron" which had a delicious, tart and citrusy flavor, I really enjoyed it! They also had a ton of other cute cakes at little pastries that I hope to go back and try! read more

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Delicious Paris Brest!!! They were so kind and offered help and free samples. I got some chocolates with hazelnut filling that were awesome. read more

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This place is very aesthetic and the oldest bakery in Paris...we got some chocolate and candies and pastries and it's divine! read more

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Stohrer is a beautiful pastry shop in the famous Rue Montorguiel. It's very old - it opened in 1730. The inside is decorated so nicely! On a hot day, they had the ac on really high. It's supposed to be the oldest patisserie in Paris. Nicholas Stohrer, the founder, was Louis XV's pastry chef. That's from before the French Revolution! There's no place to eat inside, and it can get crowded, there's a line bit it moves fast. read more

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Oh my goodnesssssss. We paid Stohrer a visit on our first full day of Paris because you already know that pastry gorging was a priority. Walking inside is like a child walking into Disney world. I wanted to get down to basics first so I ordered a classic croissant. It was everything you dream about when you dream about croissants. You don't? Me neither... It was fluffy with delicate layers for days that melted in your mouth. GF ordered a pan au ciocolat which contained similarly light layers with the added benefit of chocolate chunks. I will admit, the first time I tried baba rhum at a famous Italian bakery in NY I wasn't a fan. After reading that the pastry is actually Parisian and this place does them particularly well, I wanted to give ol' baba another chance. It's packaged beautifully with a cherry on top inside a lil box. The second you push your spoon edge into the thing, rum seeps out from the bottom. The dough is completely saturated in the stuff but it wasn't overwhelming as it was the other one I have tried. Stohrer's version is delicious. read more

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Stohrer was one of the Patisseries that was commonly recommended by food vloggers, so we made it a priority to go on one of our days in Paris. We were able to stop by on a Tuesday morning around 10:30am. The place wasn't too busy at all, and the line went by quickly. The inside of the bakery was gorgeous. It had baroque style art, which ties to its history of being the first patisserie in Paris founded by King Louis XV's baker. We ordered a croissant, baba au rhum, Mont blanc, and a caramel éclair. Everything tasted amazing, but I certainly had my favorites. The éclair was fantastic. It was the first one I had on my trip, and I already knew it was the best. I've never had an éclair that good and especially back at home. I'm worried I won't find one quite like it. The croissant was the best I've had in Paris. It was crispy and flaky, and the crumb was so soft. I tried a Mont Blanc elsewhere before Stohrer. Candidly I liked Stohrer's better because it was more complex and had layers to it. I think I remember hearing that the baba au rhum was invented by Stohrer, but don't quote me on that. I've never had anything quite like it. It was like a pâte de choux with a rum glaze over it. read more

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Wow, absolutely an amazing patisserie! We found the oldest patisserie in Paris by accident and we were so glad we did! The patisserie looked very clean and homey, and smelled amazing! We ended up getting the eclair, which is hands down the best eclair I've tasted: moist and fresh, custard was not too sweet. We were easily and quickly served by 2 of the workers who helped us describe some of the pastries in English. Do not miss this place if you're near The Catacombs. read more

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Oldest pastry shop in Paris but some of the freshest, tastiest, and dopest treats around. I came in yesterday when my wife mentioned she wanted a croissant and I'm sure glad we came. This is a small little store that packs a big ol' punch. I ordered a croissant for my wife and a flan for myself. The croissant was massive and a good snack. The flan was also large. The flan wasn't like the traditional South American flans I'm used to but still had a wonderful creamy taste. Ordering even when the store is full, which is is likely to be, is fast and painless. The area is also rather touristy and nice. We will probably come back to try more during our trip. read more

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Very yummy bakery goods! It was a little pricier than I imagined but still very worth it for its quality. Everything is baked fresh every morning. 5/5! read more

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Best chocolate croissant I've had so far in Paris and it makes sense because this bakery has been open since 1730 so they have had AMPLE time to perfect it. Their ham sandwich did fall a little short since there was only one slice of ham... but the cheese and mayo and bread were good. If you know me you know I love me some ham so I was a little disappointed. But honestly, the chocolate croissant made up for it because it was genuinely THAT good. read more

Loved the pastries we got here. There seemed to be a consensus that this was the spot, and I see why. The pan au chocolat was perfect, as were the eclairs. No complaints whatsoever, definitely go here. read more

the oldest bakery in paris knows how to do macaroons. Tried one the first day in Paris and the rest of the week no other macaroon compared. Luckily we were staying nearby so we got to return several times and bring back some for the fam. The owner is super nice too and the vibes are great. So underrated!! read more

This is the oldest bakery in Paris and so a must try for me. There's always a line when you come here. I ordered a few of their pastries. I enjoyed most of it especially the croissants, except the eclair. Their pastries look great and they aren't too sweet. I would come back next time. read more

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The scent of fresh pastries wafting out of Stohrer's doorway along the Rue Montorgueil, pulled my husband and I right into this iconic shop. Navy in its outdoor design, filled with elegant decor on the inside, and adorned with gilded signage, Stohrer is the oldest Parisian pastry shop. Founded in 1730, the shop was opened by Nicolas Stohrer, the Polish pastry chef to Louis XV and his wife Marie Leszczynska. The interior of the shop is designed by Paul Baudry, a French painter who lived in Paris during the 19th century. The shop is situated on Rue Montorgueil, which is one of the best semi-pedestrianised shopping streets Paris has to offer. My husband and I went with the strawberry tart for my birthday treat, and every bite of it was delicious and decadent. But aside from the pastries, you can also find packaged treats and goods to bring back home, such as macaroons, bottled caviar, and marzipan treats. read more

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Welcome to the longest running pastry shop in France! The decor shows a nicely maintained vintage shop. We ordered a bunch of pastries to try and loved the lovely packaging that came with it. If you're looking for a nicely presentable gift with a story behind it then this is the place for you. Lots of knowledgable staff willing to help and wry fast too. Everything looks and tastes amazing but the best was the citron cake which was light and refreshing; it was good especially once we figured out that you just need to leave the fork aside and grab the whole thing with your hands. The vanilla cake with crème with the little balls that had a crunchy glaze on top but a little messy to eat. Beware that there's no coffee or drinks or seating so you'll need to find another place. They recommended across the street which was fine but not cheap when you add altogether! read more

Delicious croissants! One of the oldest bakeries in Paris! The service was snappy especially since it was busy I felt like they did a great job (coming from someone who works at a bakery as well). The ambience was super cute, just beautiful! The macaroons were fantastic! The people behind the counter were sweet and new both French and English and were very accommodating of us being a little confusing while trying to order in our broken French before defecting into English lol! All around amazing! A little bit crowded so if you don't like that send someone else in to order for you! read more

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Lots of options of pastries, chocolates, cakes, and other sweet treats to select from. Got a sample of their pineapple jelly/ gummy (very tasty). We got a rum baba which was very moist and you could definitely taste the alcohol, a chocolate eclair (was nothing specially and the choux pastry was very soft). We got to flavors of babka which were good. read more

A lovely little stop in at the oldest bakery in Paris... or so goes the lore. I will say my croissant was excellent. Everything we took away from this tiny spot was great! Word has it the queen visits? read more

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Got a box of macarons from here - the lemon and the tropical fruit. Both were really good - def preferred the lemon. read more

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Oldest pastry shop in Paris, and still going strong. While they have all sorts of exotic pastries, our favorites were the standard butter croissants, Pain au chocolat, and the raison croissant. The raison version is probably the best in Paris, and sells out fairly quickly. Lots of competition up and down the same street keeps the prices very reasonable. Love it! read more

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