Gluten-Free in Paris: Let Them Eat... Wait, Can We Actually Eat Cake?
(Very unofficial quote of Marie-Antoinette)
Bonjour mes amis! 🥐 ✨
Picture this: You're standing in front of a Parisian patisserie, nose pressed against the glass like a kid at a candy shop, drooling over towers of croissants and éclairs. But then reality hits harder than a French waiter's attitude…you're gluten-free in the land of wheat worship. Hold up! Before you channel your inner Marie Antoinette and dramatically declare "Let them eat cake!" (while you sadly munch on your bland rice cakes), I've got news that'll make you do a little happy dance right there on the Champs-Élysées.
You CAN have your baguette and eat it too!
I'm your gluten-free fairy godmother at Celiacs in Europe, and I'm here to turn your traveler pumpkin into a carriage full of safe, scrumptious treats. No more playing gluten roulette with your vacation…I've done the detective work so you can focus on perfecting your "oh là là!"
Here are three spots that'll make you say, "Sacre Bleu, that's good!"
Chambelland - Where dreams come true (and they're made of rice flour)
Forget everything you know about gluten-free bread tasting like cardboard. Chambelland is serving up sourdough so good, even Julia Child would approve from beyond the grave. Their lemon tarts are so divine, you'll want to write home about them…then immediately book another trip just to have them again! Their choux pastries (chouquettes) are fluffier than a poodle in the Tuileries. And yes, you can finally Instagram your baguette without any shame-eating involved!
📍 Multiple locations to satisfy your cravings:
• 43 Rue Brochant, 75017 Paris
• Shop: 61 Rue de la Pompe, 75016 Paris
Pro tip: Go early. Parisians know good bread when they taste it, whether gluten-free or not!
Su Misura - When in Paris, but your heart says "Ciao bella!"
Sometimes you need a break from French sophistication and want to channel your inner Dolce Vita. Su Misura serves up Italian comfort food so authentic, you'll forget you're not people-watching in Rome's Trastevere district. Here's the real tea: Their gluten-free pizza crust passed the ultimate test: my Italian family tried it and actually admitted it was authentic Italian crust worthy. That's like getting a Michelin star from your nonna! The tiramisu? Chef's kiss. So good it should be illegal. It's everything you want in this classic dessert—flavorful, decadent, with coffee perfectly balanced by sweet chocolate. Basically, it's a hug in dessert form.
📍 Address: 22 Avenue Rapp, 75007 Paris
Insider scoop: Their vegan options are so good, even your carnivore friends will be sneaking bites when they think you're not looking.
Riz Riz - The fusion connection of gluten-free eating
If Whole Foods and a French bistro had a baby raised by Instagram influencers, it would be Riz Riz. This place is so colorful and photogenic, you'll feel like you're eating inside a Pinterest board come to life. Their sweet potato waffles are fluffier than Marie Antoinette's wig and twice as satisfying. The curries? Flavorful and colorful…literally worth risking your vacation budget for. Cherry on top: it's all mostly healthy AND delicious, which feels like cheating but in the best possible way.
📍 Address: 221 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris
Bonus round: It's completely vegan too! And just a street away, you'll find Kitchen: they're masters of cross-contact prevention and serve gluten-free pancakes that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about brunch.
Ready to paint the town rouge (safely)?
These three spots are just the appetizer to your gluten-free French feast. I've taste-tested more Parisian establishments than a food critic after five years in Paris, all in the name of keeping you safe, satisfied, and possibly a little too full. When you book a consultation with me, you're not just getting restaurant recommendations. You're getting a battle plan for culinary conquest, complete with insider knowledge that would make even François Vatel jealous.
I'll teach you how to order like a pro (it’s so much more than pointing and hoping for the best), decode those mysterious French menus that seem like they’re designed to confuse tourists, and navigate the intricate maze of Parisian dining culture without accidentally insulting anyone's grandmother. Because let's be real—you didn't save up for a trip to Paris just to survive on hotel mini-bar nuts and sad green salads that cost more than your flight. You came to live your best gluten-free life, one délicieuse bite at a time!
Ready to turn your Parisian food fantasies into reality? 👉 Book your call now and let's plan a trip so amazing, you and your family will remember it fondly for years to come.
Vive la révolution... gluten-free! 🇫🇷
