Pleincœur — Specialty Store in Batignolles, Paris
On Rue des Batignolles, Pleincœur is a specialty shop offering hazelnut desserts that are light and understated in sweetness, alongside hazelnut ice cream that is rich and creamy.
Your Daily Pastry Stop
Pleincœur opens at 8 am every day, including Sunday. On Rue des Batignolles, this specialty shop offers beautifully made pastries and delicious viennoiseries. You will find a range of sweet creations, including hazelnut entremets that are light and understated in sweetness, and hazelnut ice cream that is rich and creamy.
Verified November 2026 · 2 independent sources
A Taste of Batignolles
Pleincœur is a specialty shop on Rue des Batignolles in the Batignolles neighborhood, offering an array of pastries and viennoiseries. You will find it open every day from 8 am to 8 pm.
The hazelnut entremet and hazelnut ice cream are particularly notable, with the ice cream described as rich and creamy. Other sweet selections include the raspberry panier, praised for its appearance and flavor, and the vanilla flan, which is delicious and well-balanced. The pain aux raisins is a popular viennoiserie. The pain au chocolat is impeccable, with its puff pastry especially noted.
You can enjoy your selections on the terrace seating, which overlooks a delightful square.
Prices for pastries can be high, with a vanilla entremet costing €9.50 and a raspberry panier €10.50. Hazelnut ice cream is €3.50. Despite the cost, the quality of the homemade goods justifies the expense.
Pleincœur is a place for beautifully made pastries to take away for a picnic or to enjoy on the terrace. Arrive early to avoid sold-out items.
What to look for
Hazelnut Desserts and Ice Cream
The hazelnut entremet is delicious, light, and understated in sweetness. The hazelnut ice cream has a rich, creamy texture.
Daily 8 am Opening
The shop opens every day at 8 am, including Sunday.
Terrace Seating
Enjoy your pastries and coffee on the outdoor terrace, which offers a view of a delightful square.
The pick list
What to bring home
Hazelnut entremet and hazelnut ice cream
The hazelnut line draws the most enthusiasm, from the cake to the ice cream, with several calling the flavour exceptional.
Pain aux raisins
This is a favorite viennoiserie.
Vanilla flan
It is delicious and well balanced.
Rice pudding filled brioche
It is a distinctive pastry. Its originality is a draw.
Pain au chocolat
The pain au chocolat is perfectly made, with its puff pastry especially noted.
Who is this for
This specialty shop offers beautifully made pastries you can gather to enjoy in a nearby park for a picnic. You can also find French treats like noisettes, chocolate eggs, and chocolate cookies to take home as gifts.
If you need late-night provisions after Pleincœur closes, Sitis Market Rue De Rome on Rue de Rome offers a reliable spot for essentials after hours.
The verdict
While prices can be high for the portion sizes, the quality of the pastries and unique hazelnut offerings make it a worthwhile stop for a special treat.
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