Yann Couvreur, former pastry chef at Le Meurice and Le Prince de Galles, elevates the humble flan to a masterpiece. With its perfectly golden puff pastry and vanilla-infused cream, the flan isn’t just a dessert—it’s his signature.
Score - 4.8/5
Flavor - 5/5
Texture - 5/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
4.50€ / slice
At Un Rêve, the flan gets a refined twist. From the classic vanilla version with its silky cream and golden crust to the bold black sesame variation, it’s where French tradition meets Asian inspiration. Led by Estelle, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate, this pâtisserie turns every bite into a moment of delight.
Score - 4.2/5
Flavor - 4/5
Texture - 4/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
28, avenue Parmentier, 75011 Paris
Saint-Ambroise
Vanilla Flan: 4.20€ / slice | Black Sesame Flan: 5.10€ / slice
Christophe Michalak, former pastry chef at the Plaza Athénée, reinvents the flan with his signature twist. A silky vanilla cream rests on a gâteau basque-inspired crust that shakes up tradition. The result? A classic reimagined with elegance and boldness.
Score - 4.2/5
Flavor - 4/5
Texture - 4/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
5.50€ / slice
Steps from the iconic Place des Vosges, Brigat’ lures you in with irresistible aromas and Italian flair. Founded in 2021 by brothers Lucio and Thomas Colombo, this Marais hotspot redefines indulgence. Their vanilla flan? A creamy showstopper that turns tradition into pure temptation.
Score - 4.3/5
Flavor - 4.5/5
Texture - 4/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
6, rue du Pas de la Mule, 75003 Paris
Chemin Vert / Breguet-Sabin
4.50€ / slice
Philippe Conticini, the rock star of French pastry, has Paris swooning with his vanilla flan—a perfect combo of almond-hazelnut shortcrust and Madagascar vanilla cream. It’s so good, you almost forget about his famous chocolate cake… almost! This January, he’s taking it up a notch with an exceptional galette flan that’ll leave everyone speechless.
Score - 4.3/5
Flavor - 4.5/5
Texture - 4/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
4.50€ / slice
Near Les Invalides, Mori Yoshida’s patisseries beautifully blend French and Japanese influences. Crowned “Meilleur Pâtissier” in 2018, he has been dazzling Paris since 2013 with creations as elegant as delicious. His vanilla flan proof that simplicity can be pure genius.
Score - 4.8/5
Flavor - 5/5
Texture - 5/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
65, avenue de Breteuil, 75007 Paris
Duroc
4.50€ / slice
Pierre-Jean Quinonero, Best Apprentice in France and Dessert Champion, is redefining flan at Neulo in the heart of the Marais. Vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, hazelnut… the variations are endless, so every bite is a new surprise. Flan at Neulo is a flavor festival that changes the game!
Score - 4.5/5
Flavor - 4.5/5
Texture - 4.5/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
46, rue Saint-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris
Hôtel de Ville
6€ - 7.5€ / slice
After being named Best French Craftsman and making his mark at Stohrer, Jeffrey Cagnes opened his own pâtisserie in Paris and totally reimagined the flan. Think brown sugar shortcrust, creamy Madagascar vanilla— and that round shape? It’s a chic-fresh take on the classic. This is not your average flan, trust us.
Score - 4.5/5
Flavor - 4.5/5
Texture - 4/5
Appearance - 5/5
From €4.70 / slice
BO&MIE is the bakery that’s got Paris’ pastry scene on lock. Their flan pâtissier? A real star. 200% vanilla and a creamy texture, and plenty of ways to enjoy it – every bite is an event. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s time to fix that.
Score - 4.3/5
Flavor - 4/5
Texture - 4.5/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
From 4.90€ / slice
In the Haut-Marais, Christophe Louie, master of panettone, also shines with his flan pâtissier. With its inverted puff pastry and ultra-creamy vanilla cream, it’s the perfect contrast. This flan might just become your new sweet obsession.
Score - 4.2/5
Flavor - 4/5
Texture - 4/5
Appearance - 4.5/5
12, rue Dupetit-Thouars, Paris 75003
Temple
5.50€ / slice