Sweet France

France has a rich history of sweet traditions and talented pâtissiers, and with Sweet France, readers will discover 100 recipes for irresistible cakes and pastries to satisfy every sweet tooth.

The book includes the essentials, classics revisited, pastries, signature cakes, cookies, and other bite-size treats. Indulge yourself with canelés de Bordeaux, gâteau Basque, traditional fraisier cake, chocolate éclairs, and the legendary Saint-Honoré. Inside, you’ll find recipes for every level of proficiency to try at home, including the favorite creations of Cédric Grolet, Yann Couvreur, Pierre Hermé, Philippe Conticini, and a host of other big names and up-and-coming talents in contemporary French pâtisserie.

About the author

François Blanc is a journalist at Fou de Pâtisserie magazine. Chock-full of passion and enthusiasm, he has traveled the length and breadth of France in search of exciting new sweet treats. He is the author of the cookbooks Paris des Pâtisseries (2020), France des Pâtisseries (2021), and Paris Street Food (2022), all published by Alain Ducasse Édition. Blanc lives in France.