Paris: 3 Must Eat Sweets

1. Macarons

There seems to be a macaron war in Paris, between Pierre Herme and Laduree. Both can be found on Champ Elysees. You cant miss Laduree's dainty pastel green shop, but Pierre Herme is inside a building called Avenue Montaigne. The cost per macaron is around 2.10€. Which is better? Well it really depends on your personal taste. I find that macarons from Pierre Herme has a more rustic appearance, and its filling portion is much more than Lauduree's which can sometimes overpower the crunch/chewy texture of the biscuit. Taste wise, both is great. Laduree also has a branch in CDG airport, in case you're looking for sweet treats to buy on the way home. 

2. Ice cream

The best ice cream I've ever eaten. EVER. A must go is Berthillon. All the reviews are true, Berthillon's ice cream is simply exquisite! Creamy, velvety, intense flavour, perfect for a summer's day but I'd eat it even in winter. At 4€ for a 2 scopps cone, it costs around the same back home for Haagen-Daz or Baskin Robbins. There are several Berthillon outlets in Paris, but the one I went to was near Notre Dame, you can find the address here. Another great ice cream discovery is in Montmarte, a shop called Tutti Sensi. It was by a struck of luck that we discovered this place, mainly because we were hungry and decided to give this random shop a go. But it was devine! We had mint chocolate chip that was so amazing that it drew me to a conclusion that all ice creams in Paris may just be the best.

 3. Pastry & Crepes

Fancy a eclair? Strolling past the streets of Madeleine we stumbled upon Maison Du Chocolat, in awe of their pretty pretty chocolates, macarons and pastries. YUM. We couldnt't resist, so we tried their eclairs. A whopping 5€ for a single eclair, ouch. But no bite was left unsavoured. Street snacks at Paris' finest goes to crepes. This stall does not have a particular name or address, but it's located along the green park road to champ elysees. The stall looks like this. I highly recommend getting fromage (cheese) and nutella. A crepe can costs around 2€-5€, depending on the filling you choose.