A tour of the best ice cream makers in Paris

Ice cream is synonymous with summer. It’s the delicious way to cool down on a sunny day. If you love ice cream and choose to stay at the Cler Hotel, in the heart of Paris, the great news is that the opportunities to be tempted by the allure of top quality ices are many. Here is a tour of the best ice cream makers in Paris, as selected by the aficionados of the Hotel Cler. Follow our guide and you’ll not only discover the best of the best, but also some of the most beautiful streets and terraces of the City of Light.

The best ice cream makers close to the Cler Hotel

You step out of the Cler Hotel. The sun is shining, the day grows warm, your thoughts naturally turn towards the perfect summertime refreshment and your taste buds tingle at the prospect. It’s time to give in to temptation and enjoy an ice cream at the Bar Glacier Pierre Hermé, at Martine Lambert, or at Raimo.

Log these three addresses in your diary and let’s go! The newly opened ice cream bar featuring frosty treats created by Pierre Hermé was a delightful surprise. Seated on the terrace of the Royal Monceau, you can enjoy exquisite ices concocted by the famed pastry chef.

The idol of ices and sorceress of sorbets Martine Lambert also invites you to taste her traditional ice cream made only from high quality ingredients and fine seasonal fruits.

And at Raimo, an ice cream parlour that has been established for more than 65 years, we especially love the exceptional flavours that have delighted generations. Wonderful ice creams from your gourmet fantasies await!

The most authentic ice cream makers in Paris

To add to your initial list, here are more ice cream makers to note in your address book for those times when you are out and about exploring the city: Grom, Tropicale and Gélati d'Alberto.

While in the 6th arrondissement, you should not miss Grom. This is an international chain of ice cream parlours originating in Italy, with a reputation built on using only the finest ingredients. A beautiful place where you can enjoy quality gelato with authentic flavours and creative originality. The rotating flavour of the month is always worth a try.

Or perhaps La Tropicale might be more to your taste, with their often exotic, original and irresistible flavours enjoyed amidst the delightful atmosphere of a beautifully designed room with wicker chairs and pale walls. Simplicity and harmony are the key words here and the creativity is outstanding.

Last on the list, but certainly not least, there’s the Italian ice cream maker Gélati d'Alberto. This one stands out because it offers ice creams in the shape of roses. Within the purple walls you’ll find sorbets and ice cream for every taste in generous servings and offbeat shapes. But whatever your ice cream parlour of choice, you’ll not be far from your Cler Hotel.

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