If you’re looking for something new to chew on in the Paris pastry scene, your sweet tooth is in luck. Or at least it will be after a visit to the recently opened Maison du Chou, Paris’s new left-bank address for fans of the cream-filled gourmandises.

One bite into these crumbly, moist, succulent puffs that are prepared-to-order in front of your eyes, and you’ll be saying “Ladur-was” and “Pierre has-been” before you’ve even swallowed.

La Maison du Chou is the sweet culinary brainchild of two-star Michelin chef Manuel Martinez, dubbed a “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” for his puff-pastry prowess. The specialized pâtisserie is tucked away in the quaint Place Fürstenburg and has a classic old-school feel to it. Sleek wood tables, parlor flooring and a simple, minimalist décor make the place feel open and homey, the way a maison is supposed to be.

Each puff is injected on the spot with your choice of a light cream mixture that resembles a mousse made with sugar and fromage blanc and mixed with various flavors, including chocolate, coffee, and the classic “nature” for those who prefer the original model. Another flavor is offered according to seasonal ingredients (strawberry, raspberry, pink litchi, etc.) always fresh and always organic, to reassure the health-conscious foodies whose indulgence prerequisites include “bio” at the top of the list.

So go on, take a puff of pleasure, and revel in the creamy, crunchy high that will make you an addict and give new meaning to the phrase “afternoon delight.”

La Maison du Chou
2€ a piece, 5€ for a box of three, 10€ for a box of six
7 rue de Fürstenberg
Paris 75006
Métro : Mabillon or Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm
09 54 75 06 05

Article : Stephanie Holmes

 

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