Origin, Patisserie
Founded in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer, pastry chef to Louis XV, Stohrer is the oldest patisserie in Paris. Still on rue Montorgueil, this historic monument features an opulent interior designed by a student of Paul Baudry, famed for decorating the Opéra Garnier.
A temple of French classics, Stohrer crafts everything in-house, from the original rum baba — invented by Nicolas Stohrer himself — as well as puits d’amour, traditional religieuses, and refined vol-au-vent.
The croissants, too, live up to the hype. Large and beautifully golden, they boast a shatteringly crisp, buttery exterior and a soft, airy interior that melts in the mouth. The almond croissant is particularly outstanding — crisp yet tender, rich but never overly dense or salty. Paired with a good coffee and even better company, it’s a quintessential Parisian indulgence.
