Best Ice Cream in Paris: 25+ Must-Visit Shops (Updated 2026)

When summer arrives and the days stretch longer, Parisians line up outside their favorite glaciers with the kind of patience you rarely see in any other context. Sometimes 30 minutes or more, for a single scoop. That tells you everything you need to know about how seriously this city takes its ice cream.

I have been to Paris more than 50 times, and I am married to a Frenchman, so I feel very confident saying that Paris has some of the finest ice cream and gelato in the world. Whether you are looking for a classic French glace, artisanal Italian gelato, Lebanese pistachio-crusted cream, or entirely plant-based scoops, this city delivers it all.

Here is my updated guide (2026) to the best ice cream in Paris, organized by arrondissement so you can easily find what is near you on your walk.

What Makes Paris Ice Cream Special

The French take their glaces very seriously. A quality glacier in Paris is not just a shop that sells frozen treats; it is often a decades-long family tradition built on sourcing the finest whole milk from trusted creameries, selecting fruit at peak season, and refusing to cut corners with artificial flavors or colorings.

What you will also find in Paris is a beautiful diversity of ice cream traditions. Alongside the classic French glacier, you have Italian gelaterias that have been in the Marais for generations, Lebanese-style ice cream made with orange blossom and rolled in pistachios, Japanese-influenced soft serves, and an exciting new wave of experimental and plant-based shops opening every year. The result is one of the most vibrant ice cream cities in the world.

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Paris by Arrondissement

1st Arrondissement

Angelina

Address: 226 Rue de Rivoli, 1st Arrondissement (multiple locations)

The legendary tea room has been a Parisian institution since 1903. While Angelina is best known for its Mont Blanc pastry and rich hot chocolate, it also serves beautifully refined ice creams and sorbets, available at the salon and at the Berthillon parlor on Île Saint-Louis. If you find yourself near the Tuileries or the Louvre, this is the spot to pop in for a scoop before your museum visit.

2nd Arrondissement

Melba Glacier

Address: 31 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, 2nd Arrondissement

Melba serves delicious homemade artisanal ice cream and sorbets with no added coloring or artificial flavors, around 50 flavors in total. During summer, the store features Italian-inspired flavors alongside its classic range. Beyond ice cream, Melba serves Brittany-style pancakes and galettes with heaps of toppings, plus a bottle of cider, making it a wonderful stop for a proper sweet break.

Fou de Patisserie

Address: 45 Rue Montorgueil, 2nd Arrondissement

Fou de Pâtisserie is a concept shop dedicated to celebrating the best of French pastry craftsmanship under one roof. During the summer months, they offer ice cream flavors created by some of the most celebrated pastry chefs in Paris, making each scoop an exercise in haute patisserie. If you are strolling through the lively Rue Montorgueil market, this is the place to find something truly special.

Glace Bachir

Address: 58 Rue Rambuteau, 2nd Arrondissement (also in Montmartre)

One of the most celebrated ice cream parlors in all of Paris, Glace Bachir brings Lebanese tradition to the heart of the city. Founded in 1936 by four siblings in Lebanon and made with 100% organic ingredients, Bachir is renowned for its signature glace achta: a thick, creamy ice cream made from fleur de lait and orange blossom water, coated in crushed pistachios. Flavors include rose petal, almond, apricot, strawberry, and their iconic achta. There are two Paris locations, one near the Pompidou and one in Montmartre.

3rd Arrondissement

Pastelli Mary Gelateria

Address: 60 Rue du Temple, 3rd Arrondissement

Voted the best Italian ice cream maker in Paris, Mary won an international gelato competition in 2008 before opening her first shop in Paris in 2009. The flavors here are inventive and beautiful: think orange blossom, avocado, and seasonal creations that pair well with excellent cappuccino and hot chocolate. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Jacques Genin

Address: 133 Rue de Turenne, 3rd Arrondissement

Though Jacques Genin is world-famous for his chocolates and custom pastries, his freshly churned ice creams and sorbets are a hidden gem. Classic strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla share the menu with daily inspirations like jasmine, licorice, and parsley. Genin also pays special attention to the ice cream cones, ensuring a crispy, delicious bite every time.

4th Arrondissement

Baltis

Address: 27 Rue Saint-Antoine, 4th Arrondissement

One of the newer Lebanese-style ice cream shops in Paris, Baltis makes its ice cream on-site using all organic ingredients. Their signature atcha flavor, made with milk-based cream and orange blossom and coated in pistachios, is a must-try. Other uniquely Lebanese flavors include almond, rose water sorbet, orange blossom, and halva with white sesame and pistachios. Classic chocolate and vanilla are available, too, for those who prefer a more familiar scoop.

Pozzetto

Address: 39 Rue du Roi de Sicile, 4th Arrondissement

Tucked into the Marais, Pozzetto is one of the finest Italian gelato spots in Paris. They store their gelato in small batches in traditional lidded metal containers, which keeps it fresher, denser, and creamier than what you find at most shops. Classic flavors like coconut, dark chocolate, pistachio, and stracciatella sit alongside fruit sorbets of pear, orange, berry, and peach, all made on the premises. A second location also offers Italian delicatessen with meats and cheeses.

Berthillon

Address: 31 Rue Saint Louis en Ile, 4th Arrondissement

If there is one name synonymous with Parisian ice cream, it is Berthillon. Born in 1954 at a small hotel on the Île Saint-Louis, the ice cream became a citywide sensation after the Gault-Millau culinary guide sang its praises in 1961. Today, the salon on Île Saint-Louis is an iconic tea room serving up to 70 flavors of sorbet and ice cream, made with whole milk, crème fraîche, and fresh fruit from the local market. You will find Berthillon ice cream served at cafes throughout the island, but the original salon is worth the queue.

Une Glace à Paris

Address: 15 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 4th Arrondissement

Created by Emmanuel Ryon and Olivier Menard, both winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France Glacier title (the highest award for French ice cream craftsmanship), Une Glace à Paris is where pastry genius meets frozen innovation. Flavors range from black sesame and matcha to green apple with buckwheat, coffee with cardamom, and sorbets of carrot and ginger or orange, and wild strawberry with hibiscus. Every scoop is a revelation.

La Glacerie Paris

Address: 13 Rue du Temple, 4th Arrondissement

Pastry chef David Wesmael created La Glacerie Paris as a haven for ice cream artistry. His most iconic creation is the ice cream bomb: a glossy meringue sphere containing an ice cream ball within. The store also carries frozen chocolate bars with fruit and wafer fillings, and every recipe plays on texture and subtle flavors to redefine what ice cream can be. If you want something truly original, this is the place.

Maison Aleph

Address: 20 Rue de la Verrier, 4th Arrondissement

The brainchild of Myriam Sabet, Maison Aleph is a bakery with Levantine soul. Ice creams and sorbets here are low in sugar and made without dyes or artificial preservatives, using authentic Levantine ingredients such as Iranian pistachios, Amalfi lemons, Damask rose, and more. Flavor combinations like wild Lebanese zatar, crystallized sumac sorbet, sesame halva, and saffron ice cream make this one of the most original spots in the city. Vegan options are available.

La Paleteria

Address: 4 Rue des Ecouffes, 4th Arrondissement

A wonderful spot for popsicle lovers, La Paleteria blends Italian and Colombian influences to craft handcrafted frozen treats that look like works of art. Flavors include grape, pineapple, tamarind, strawberry peppermint, cheesecake Oreo, black forest, and tropical paradise. Perfect for a quick, photogenic treat while wandering the Marais.

NEW 2026 FUMO (NEW 2026)

Address: Rue Charlot, 4th Arrondissement (pop-up May 16 to September 20, 2026)

One of the most exciting and original openings of 2026, FUMO is an experimental ice cream pop-up that takes the concept of a scoop and turns it completely on its head. Conceived by entrepreneur Melanie Rozencwajg and launching in collaboration with Michelin Guide Prix Passion Dessert-winning pastry chef Tessa Ponzo (of restaurant Irwin), FUMO pairs artisanal frozen bases with unexpected savory toppings: olive oil, burnt rice, wasabi seeds, Espelette pepper, and cardamom are just a few of the surprise additions. This is not your grandmother's glacerie, and that is exactly the point. Running through September 2026, so do not miss it.

5th Arrondissement

La Fabrique Givrée

Address: 26 Rue Soufflot, 5th Arrondissement

Artisanal homemade ice creams created by pastry chef Jeremie, La Fabrique Givree delights with a wild variety and a genuine sense of adventure. From selecting ingredients and roasting nuts to making waffle dough and designing off-plated desserts, this team is gunning for the best ice cream in the world. They use fresh milk from the Monts d'Ardeche and spring water from Ardeche volcanoes for their sorbets. Creative, fun, and deeply delicious.

Gelati d'Alberto

Address: 45 Rue Mouffetard, 5th Arrondissement

A small artisanal shop on the charming Rue Mouffetard, Gelati d'Alberto makes fresh ice creams on-site every single day. Pastry-inspired flavors like lemon tart, popcorn, and Paris-Brest sit alongside bold choices like vodka redbull, lychee mojito, and violet. The gelato is carved with a spatula into a flower shape atop the cone, making it as beautiful as it is delicious.

Snowvan

Address: 15 Rue Saint-Jacques, 5th Arrondissement

Snowvan is pure kawaii Paris: a pink haven of bubble tea, gourmet milkshakes, and innovative desserts. Unusual ice creams come decorated with cotton candy and colorful sprinkles, and the bubble tea menu features refined flavors of creme brulee, jasmine, rose, matcha, and classics like black tea and brown sugar. Perfect for an Instagrammable afternoon break near the Latin Quarter.

NEW 2026 LaCrema Gelato (NEW 2026)

Address: 19 Rue Soufflot, 5th Arrondissement

One of the most welcome arrivals of 2026 for plant-based ice cream lovers, LaCrema Gelato opened its doors in April 2026 just steps from the Pantheon and the Jardin du Luxembourg. Behind the counter, gelato maker Roberta crafts 100% plant-based artisanal gelatos using locally sourced, natural ingredients. Every flavor is dairy-free, lactose-free, and gluten-free, with sugar-free options available too. This is not ‘vegan ice cream as an afterthought'; this is genuinely delicious gelato that happens to be entirely plant-based. A perfect stop after a stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens.

Le Triporteur à Glaces (Seasonal)

Address: 2 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 5th Arrondissement

Open in the summer months, this charming ice cream cart positioned in front of the Le Tour d'Argent restaurant along the Seine offers delightful flavors that transport you across France. The grab-and-go format is perfect for a riverside stroll, and the setting near the Seine could not be more Parisian.

6th Arrondissement

Pierre Marcolini

Address: 89 Rue de Seine, 6th Arrondissement (also 235 Rue St Honore, 1st)

The most celebrated Belgian chocolatier in Paris adds ice cream to his repertoire, and the results are exactly as luxurious as you would expect. Customized ice cream and sorbet pops of coconut, dark chocolate, and Madagascar vanilla can be dipped in a range of rich chocolates and salted caramels mixed with roasted hazelnuts and fleur de sel. A true indulgence.

Il Gelato del Marchese

Address: 3 Rue des Quatre Vents, 6th Arrondissement

Created with the audacious goal of making the best artisanal ice cream in the world, even better than Italy's finest, Il Gelato del Marchese offers gelato masterpieces in a Renaissance-style parlor. Colorful, 100% natural sorbets in flavors like kiwi, pineapple, chocolate, tangerine, and pistachio make every visit a beautiful experience.

Grom Gelato

Address: 81 Rue de Seine, 6th Arrondissement

From Turin and now beloved on the Left Bank, Grom offers authentic Italian gelatos, parfaits, and biscuits alongside excellent hot chocolate and frappe. Vegan and gluten-free sorbets are available and made without compromise. Grom was founded in 2003 on a mission to make ice cream the old-fashioned way, using the highest-quality raw materials, and that philosophy is evident in every spoonful.

Pierre Herme

Address: 72 Rue Bonaparte, 6th Arrondissement

The legendary macaron genius also turns his perfectionist eye to frozen treats. At his flagship boutique, you can find gourmet ice cream flavors like bitter cocoa with crunchy nougatine, vanilla with dark chocolate, a frozen Ispahan sorbet, and the jaw-dropping Caramel French Toast ice cream. Pure pastry innovation in a cone.

Maison Mulot

Address: 76 Rue de Seine, 6th Arrondissement

A beloved boulangerie and patisserie in the classy Saint-Germain-des-Pres neighborhood, Maison Mulot by Gerard Mulot has been celebrating French culinary traditions since the 1970s. Their inventive macarons, pastries, and seasonal gelato selections reflect the changing rhythms of the seasons and are always worth a visit.

7th Arrondissement

Le Bac a Glace

Address: 109 Rue du Bac, 7th Arrondissement

A family-run Parisian institution since 1955, Le Bac à Glace makes ice cream using natural ingredients and minimal sugar to preserve the authentic, creamy texture and genuine fruit flavors. Beyond the classics, the shop develops seasonal flavors inspired by available fruits and perfumes, with surprising pairings like caramel and ginger or peach and rosemary. The ice creams here almost taste like biting into real fruit.

Martine Lambert

Address: 39 Rue Cler, 7th Arrondissement

Hailing from Normandy, where Martine first opened her shop in Deauville in the 1970s, Martine Lambert and her son, Françoise, brought their artisanal craft to Paris in 2009. The mission: create ice creams that take customers on a sensory journey through the world's seasons. Each month brings new flavors inspired by fruits from around the world.

Hugo and Victor Paris

Address: 40 Boulevard Raspail, 7th Arrondissement

Founded by pastry chef Hugues Pouget in 2010, Hugo and Victor is committed to light, elegant, and gourmet desserts with no dyes or artificial flavorings. Their artisanal ice creams and sorbets are made with natural ingredients selected for robust, authentic flavor and precise traceability. A refined, sophisticated stop near the Musée d'Orsay.

8th Arrondissement

Le Bar Glacier de Pierre Herme at Hôtel Royal Monceau

Address: 37 Avenue Hoche, 8th Arrondissement

On the terrace of the legendary Royal Monceau hotel, Pierre Herme presides over a dedicated ice cream parlor that delivers the same level of artistry as his pastry shops. Surprisingly, seasonal flavors are eaten in place or while strolling the grand boulevards near the Champs-Élysées.

Laduree

Address: 75 Avenue des Champs-Elysees, 8th Arrondissement (many locations)

The world-famous macaron house also offers delightfully fresh ice cream flavors such as rose petal, pistachio, salted caramel, and Madagascar vanilla, along with sorbets of raspberry, strawberry, and Guanaja chocolate. The best part? They come topped with a macaron. The Champs-Élysées location is always buzzing, but the ice cream is very much worth the experience.

9th Arrondissement

À la mère de Famille

Address: 35 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 9th Arrondissement

What started as a fashionable 19th-century delicatessen has grown into one of Paris's most beloved confectionery institutions. Made with the highest-quality cocoa and fresh seasonal ingredients, their chocolate creativity extends to ice cream with classic and exotic flavors, plus beautifully crafted popsicles in chocolate and vanilla, or raspberry and nectarine. A truly historic Paris stop.

Glaces Glazed

Address: 54 Rue des Martyrs, 9th Arrondissement

Born as a food truck and grown into a beloved neighborhood shop, Glazed creates tailor-made, freshly churned ice cream that feels as if it were designed specifically for you. Limited-edition flavors with adventurous stories pair with waffles and caramels. Walking up the hip Rue des Martyrs and stopping at Glazed is one of my personal favorite Paris afternoon rituals.

Pedone

Address: Galeries Lafayette, 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 9th Arrondissement

Pedone has been making traditional French ice cream with fresh, authentic, and seasonal ingredients since 1959. At the parlor inside Galeries Lafayette, you can watch the ice cream being freshly churned right before your eyes. Unique flavor pairings like tomato basil, lemon verbena, licorice, and black sesame reflect a playful modern approach to a classic craft.

Glacier 1891

Address: 59 Rue du Faubourg Poissonniere, 9th Arrondissement

As the name suggests, Glacier 1891 traces its story back over 130 years, making it one of the oldest ice cream parlors in Paris. Rich flavors with a Renaissance sensibility from around the world are served alongside lunch and dinner, as well as sweet-salty artisanal desserts. A rare experience of true Parisian culinary history in every scoop.

10th Arrondissement

JJ Hings Ice Cream and Things

Address: 46 Rue Bichat, 10th Arrondissement

One of the most talked-about ice cream spots in Paris right now, JJ Hings is the project of Julia Bell and Guillaume Kern, two internationally trained pastry chefs. Julia is of Chinese and New Zealand heritage, Guillaume is Alsatian, and together they bring a genuinely original perspective to Parisian ice cream. The style is inspired by New Zealand, with small-batch scoops mixed with house-made sauces, compotes, and crunchy textures, plus freshly made cornet cones that fill the street with an irresistible aroma.

Expect creative seasonal flavors like Carrot Cake, Rhubarb Rhumble, and Chocolate Chai, plus ice cream sandwiches, floats, and soft serve. There will almost certainly be a queue, and it is absolutely worth every minute. Located just steps from the Canal Saint-Martin, this is an essential Canal district spot.

Plan D (Vegan)

Address: 22 Rue des Vinaigriers, 10th Arrondissement

Located near the scenic Canal Saint-Martin, Plan D is a plant-based street-food haven offering gourmet sandwiches and entirely vegan, seasonal, and colorful ice cream. With pleasant terrace seating overlooking the canal, it is one of the most enjoyable spots in Paris for a guilt-free, sustainable frozen treat. Perfect for a summer afternoon by the water.

11th Arrondissement

Nubio (Vegan)

Address: 4 Rue Paul Bert, 11th Arrondissement

Atelier Nubio is a holistic concept store offering consultations, fresh juices, broths, and natural products. In collaboration with Berthillon, they also carry a smooth, crunchy, sugar-free vegan sorbet called Vegane. It is available at the Nubio store and at the Berthillon salon on Île Saint-Louis, giving you the most artisanal vegan scoop possible in Paris.

Impronta (Vegan)

Address: 273 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 11th Arrondissement

Impronta has mastered the art of creating Italian gourmet ice cream adapted for a vegan diet without any compromise on taste. With a mission to have fun while respecting the environment, Impronta offers colorful, inventive recipes as part of a sustainable approach to well-being. A wonderful find in the up-and-coming Faubourg Saint-Antoine neighborhood.

12th Arrondissement

Raimo Glacier

Address: 59-63 Boulevard de Reuilly, 12th Arrondissement

Raimo, a producer of artisanal frozen desserts since 1947, has not only survived but also flourished in the Reuilly neighborhood. Selling around 150 exceptional ice cream flavors, along with frozen desserts, ice bombs, roasted almonds, and meringue, it offers one of the most extensive menus you will find anywhere in the city. A neighborhood institution that has stood the test of time.

La Tropicale Glacier

Address: 7 Rue de Prague, 12th Arrondissement

A colorful corner store with wild flavor pairings that will take your palate on a culinary adventure: melon sorbet with chili petals, basil yogurt, seaweed, and cucumber. La Tropicale makes it a policy to let customers taste before choosing, which is a lovely touch when the menu is this adventurous. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options are available throughout.

Emki Pop

Address: 13 Rue Antoine Vollon, 12th Arrondissement

The king of Parisian popsicles, Emki Pop, sources seasonal products from the best local producers and hails originally from the Vieux Port of Marseille. The tiny store offers irresistible flavors: green kiwi, pear, raspberry, apricot, plus healthy options like black sesame, curcuma ginger, coconut milk, and chia seeds. A fun, artisanal treat for all ages.

16th Arrondissement

Pascal le Glacier

Address: 17 Rue Bois le Vent, 16th Arrondissement

Quietly tucked into the residential 16th and delighting the neighborhood since 1991, Pascal le Glacier makes quality ice creams and sorbets with Evian water, extra cream, and the finest fruits. Classic flavors like bourbon vanilla, wild strawberry, fleur de sel caramel, mocha, and semi-bitter chocolate are all exceptional. A local secret worth seeking out.

La Maison du Chocolat Victor Hugo

Address: 120 Avenue Victor Hugo, 16th Arrondissement

The beloved chocolate house's Victor Hugo location dabbles in soft ice cream with subtle notes of bitter chocolate and sweet cream. Classic flavors of Sicilian pistachio, Madagascar vanilla, lemon sorbet, raspberry sorbet, and signature intense dark chocolate ice cream are available for those who want their chocolate fix in a cone.

17th Arrondissement

Maison Fabien Foenix

Address: 6 Rue Descombes, 17th Arrondissement

Step into Maison Fabien Foenix to rediscover the art of artisanal ice cream and frozen desserts at their purest. The Maison constantly renews its menu with inventive flavors such as mojito cocktail sorbet, lychee, and rose petal, all created with respect for each step of the artisanal process.

NEW 2026 Pleincoeur Ice Cream Bar (NEW 2026)

Address: 64 Rue des Batignolles, 17th Arrondissement

One of the most anticipated sweet openings of summer 2026, the Pleincoeur Ice Cream Bar arrives at Maxime Frederic's celebrated bakery-patisserie-chocolaterie in Batignolles. Maxime Frederic, crowned World's Best Pastry Chef in 2025, now offers made-to-order ice cream and artisanal sundaes prepared right before your eyes at his beloved neighborhood boutique. This is pastry excellence elevated into summer treats, and it is absolutely not to be missed. The second Pleincoeur location, the Atelier Noisette et Chocolat at 12 Rue Mstislav Rostropovitch, is equally worth a visit.

Chocolate shops and Pâtisseries that serve really good ice cream

Some of the best ice cream in Paris does not come from a dedicated glacerie at all. Paris's world-class chocolatiers and pâtisseries have long dabbled in frozen treats, and when a pastry genius turns their attention to a scoop, the results are predictably spectacular. These shops are primarily known for their chocolates, macarons, and pastries, but their ice creams and sorbets are absolutely worth seeking out, especially if you are already stopping in for a sweet fix.

• Angelina (1st arr.) for refined sorbets and ice creams alongside its legendary hot chocolate and Mont Blanc
• Jacques Genin (3rd arr.) for freshly churned daily flavors from the celebrated chocolatier
• Maison Aleph (4th arr.) for Levantine-inspired ice creams with low sugar and no artificial ingredients
• L'Éclair de Génie (4th arr.) for scented ice cream bars paired with fruit coulis
• Pierre Hermé (6th arr.) for gourmet flavors, including the iconic Ispahan sorbet
• Ladurée (8th arr. and multiple locations) for sorbets and ice creams topped with a macaron
• La Maison du Chocolat Victor Hugo (16th arr.) for intense dark chocolate soft serve and classic sorbets

Best Vegan Ice Cream in Paris

The plant-based ice cream scene in Paris has improved enormously in recent years. Here is where to find the best vegan options:

• LaCrema Gelato (5th arr., NEW 2026): 100% plant-based artisanal gelato near the Pantheon. All flavors are dairy-free, lactose-free, and gluten-free.
• Plan D (10th arr.): Seasonal, plant-based ice creams by the Canal Saint-Martin.
• Impronta (11th arr.): Vegan Italian-style gourmet gelato.
• Nubio (11th arr.): Sugar-free vegan sorbet in collaboration with Berthillon.
• Grom Gelato (6th arr.): Vegan and gluten-free sorbet options.
• Amorino (multiple locations): Their sorbets are vegan, and the cones are vegan-certified.
• La Tropicale Glacier (12th arr.): Wide range of vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options with adventurous flavors.

The best Popsicles in Paris

Popsicles might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Parisian ice cream culture, but the city has a quietly excellent selection of frozen treats on sticks. From handcrafted artisanal bars made with seasonal French fruit to alcoholic poptails inspired by classic cocktails, Paris's popsicle scene is more creative and more delicious than you might expect. These are the spots worth tracking down on a hot day.

• La Paleteria (4th arr.) for handcrafted popsicles with Italian and Colombian influences in flavors like tamarind, black forest, and tropical paradise
• À La Mère de Famille (9th arr.) for classic chocolate, vanilla, raspberry, and nectarine popsicles from one of Paris's most historic confectionery houses
• Emki Pop (12th arr.) for seasonal artisanal popsicles from Marseille's Vieux Port, with both fruit flavors and healthy options like black sesame and turmeric ginger
• LAPP for plant-based alcoholic sorbets called Poptails, inspired by cocktails like Mojito and Spritz, available to order online and at select Paris locations

The best Vegan Ice Cream in Paris

Finding great vegan ice cream in Paris has never been easier, and the options have improved dramatically in recent years. The city now has dedicated plant-based glaceries, Italian-style vegan gelaterias, and artisanal sorbet makers who treat dairy-free as a feature rather than an afterthought. Whether you are fully plant-based or simply looking for something lighter, these spots deliver serious flavor without compromise.

• [NEW! Opened April 2026] LaCrèma Gelato (5th arr.) for 100% plant-based artisanal gelato near the Panthéon, with all flavors dairy-free, lactose-free, and gluten-free
• Plan D (10th arr.) for seasonal, colorful vegan ice creams by the Canal Saint-Martin with terrace seating
• Impronta (11th arr.) for Italian-style gourmet gelato fully adapted to a vegan diet without any compromise on taste
• Nubio (11th arr.) for a sugar-free vegan sorbet made in collaboration with Berthillon, available at the Nubio store and the Berthillon salon
• Grom Gelato (6th arr.) for authentic Italian gelato with a strong vegan and gluten-free sorbet selection
• Amorino (multiple locations) for vegan-certified gelato served in its signature flower shape, with vegan cones available
• La Tropicale Glacier (12th arr.) for adventurous vegan flavors like melon sorbet with chili petals and basil yogurt, with a wide range of dairy-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free options throughout the menu

The best Gluten-free ice cream in Paris

For anyone avoiding gluten, the good news is that Paris's ice cream scene has you well covered. Many of the city's finest glaciers and gelaterias use naturally gluten-free ingredients as standard, and a growing number offer dedicated gluten-free cones so you can enjoy the full experience without worry. Always confirm with the shop directly if you have a serious intolerance or coeliac diagnosis, as preparation environments can vary.

• [NEW! Opened April 2026] LaCrèma Gelato (5th arr.) for 100% plant-based artisanal gelato that is entirely gluten-free across every flavor on the menu
• Girotti Paris (6th arr., 120 Boulevard Raspail) for artisanal ice creams made with no gluten and no preservatives, using 100% natural ingredients, including pistachios from Bronte and seasonal fruit
• Grom Gelato (6th arr.) for 100% gluten-free gelato across the entire range, with gluten-free cones available as standard
• La Glacerie Paris (4th arr.) for artisanal frozen creations by Meilleur Ouvrier de France award winner David Wesmael, with gluten-free options available
• La Tropicale Glacier (12th arr.) for a wide menu of gluten-free frozen desserts, including adventurous vegan and lactose-free options

FAQs about the ice cream in Paris

Paris Ice Cream Tips Worth Knowing

A few things I have learned after many, many delicious scoops in Paris:

• Queue times at Berthillon on Île Saint-Louis can reach 30 to 45 minutes on summer afternoons. Go early (before 12 p.m.) or late (after 7 p.m.) to beat the crowd, or buy from one of the approved Berthillon vendors on the island.
• Most artisanal glaciers are closed on Monday and Tuesday, and some close entirely in August. Always check hours before making a trip.
• Ice cream in Paris typically costs between 3 and 6 euros for one or two scoops at a traditional glacier. Specialty shops and hotel venues will charge more.
• The neighborhoods with the highest concentration of great ice cream shops are the 4th arrondissement (Marais and Ile Saint-Louis), the 5th (Latin Quarter and Rue Soufflot), and the 6th (Saint-Germain-des-Pres).
• The best ice cream walks in Paris: along the Seine from Notre-Dame to Pont de la Tournelle (picking up Berthillon on the way), along Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th, and up Rue des Martyrs in the 9th.
• Ask for your sorbet or glace en pot (in a cup) instead of a cone if you prefer to take your time without worrying about melting.

The best ice cream in Paris

In the end, the best ice cream in Paris is the one YOU think is best! Paris and ice cream are, in my mind, one of the great love stories of the culinary world. There is nothing quite like holding a perfect scoop of pistachio glace while you wander along the Seine on a warm evening, or sitting at a little table on the Île Saint-Louis with a Berthillon sorbet melting gently in the summer air.

These moments are why I keep coming back to this city, again and again. I hope this guide helps you find your own perfect scoop. If you have a personal favorite spot I missed, I would love to hear about it in the comments, and if this guide helped you plan your Paris trip, please share it with a friend who loves a good adventure (and great ice cream!). A bientot!

Now it is your turn! Do you have another favorite in Paris? Do tell! If you haven't been to Paris, I would still love to hear what your favorite ice cream treat is! Who has the best ice cream in Paris in your opinion?

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