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5 quirky crêpes to try for Chandeleur in Paris

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The Editor

@maggie_pigalle / @claire.heitzler / @benoit_castel

Like every year, on February 2nd, the French indulge in all sorts of galettes and crepes. But this time, we've decided to spice up Candlemas and go knock on the doors of our favorite pastry chefs and restaurateurs in search of the most unusual crepe in Paris.


Jeffrey Cagnes' Filled Crepes

For this new Candlemas, pastry chef Jeffrey Cagnes is once again inviting us to discover his filled crepes. Delicately folded and filled with ever more delicious flavors, this time they come in three delightful varieties: chocolate-caramel, vanilla-praline-hazelnut, and exotic vanilla. A burst of flavors in your mouth that you won't want to miss for any reason. 

Jeffrey Cagnes
1, Boulevard de la Madeleine – 1st
73, Rue Montorgueil – 2nd
24, Rue des Moines – 17th
Crêpes available from January 31 to February 4, 2025

More info and orders


Claire Heitzler's Crêpe Cake

Pastry chef Claire Heitzler treats us to a fluffy delight for Candlemas. The traditional crêpes transform into a light and soft cake, featuring vanilla soufflé crêpes lightened with whipped egg whites, all drizzled with a chocolate and Piedmont hazelnut spread. The chef has even thought of those who love fruity flavors, preparing a version with citrus marmalade, made with fruit picked at peak ripeness by Agrumes Schaller.

Claire Heitzler
9, rue du Parc – Levallois-Perret
Crepe cake available from January 30 to February 2, 2025
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Benoît Castel's Crêpe Suzette

Benoît Castel lights up Chandeleur with his (very cheeky) flaming box. A magical box that holds six golden crêpes drenched in a caramel orange sauce, with a touch of Grand Marnier and a sprinkle of candied citrus zest. In short, it's pure joy for all crêpe Suzette lovers. The little extra? In his cozy shop on Rue Sorbier, the chef invites you all week long to enjoy sweet crêpes, and on weekends for freshly made galettes! 

Benoît Castel
72, rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud – 11e
150, rue de Ménilmontant – 20e
11, rue Sorbier – 20e
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The Millefeuille Crêpe from Mariage Frères

Mariage Frères is known for its teas with flavors from here and beyond, but also for its tea salons, where you can enjoy a warm drink in one hand and a delightful pastry in the other. And for those who want to celebrate Chandeleur in a different way, Mariage Frères offers millefeuille-style crêpes with Asian notes. These soft crêpes are layered into a cake, delicately infused with yuzu, complemented by a umami matcha ganache from Kyoto and topped with golden sesame nougatine. You’ll want to come back for this, and much more than once!

Mariage Frères
30, rue du Bourg-Tibourg – 4th
13, rue des Grands-Augustins – 6th 
260, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré – 8th
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Maggie's Crepe Party 

For those who want to indulge in crêpes all year round, Maggie is the place to be! This charming restaurant at the Rochechouart hotel offers its crêpe party on the menu, both summer and winter: an ultra fluffy crêpe cake where you can drizzle a sweet vanilla custard on top. And for Candlemas, Maggie is going big with a XXL version that makes our mouths water in anticipation!

Maggie 
Rochechouart Hotel
55, Marguerite-de-Rochechouart Boulevard – 9th
More info and reservations