Paris Brest

Pâtisserie Durand

The workshop of a master pastry chef family with a closely guarded secret… the recipe of the famous Paris-Brest. Open the door to Maison Durand and try this famous French speciality!

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Description

Nobody would have believed it, but it’s true – pastries and sport can go together!

What better way to commemorate a cycle race than to create a pastry? That must be what Louis Durand thought to himself when he created the Paris-Brest. Indeed, this sweet was brought to life in 1910 at the Pâtisserie Durand, in Maisons-Laffitte, west of Paris, not far from its famous château and the route of the cycle race that inspired its name. This delicious dessert is made with choux pastry, taking the shape of a wheel sprinkled with tasty almond slices and filled with a praline cream.

The Durands are said to make the best Paris-Brest in the Paris Region, with nobody able to match them. And for good reason: the secret recipe has been closely guarded by the members of the family ever since! While this dessert may be its speciality, Pâtisserie Durand also makes many others. There is something for everyone!

Don't miss the best pastries in Paris Region!

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9 Avenue de Longueil
78600 Maisons-Laffitte

Days and opening hours

Every day throughout the year between 8.30 am and 7.30 pm. Closed on Monday.

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  • French
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  • Hearing disability
  • Mental disability
  • Visual disability
  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

9 Avenue de Longueil
78600 Maisons-Laffitte

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