Perle Tatin

Train: RER A Rueil Malmaison + 20 mn walk (bus option)
Bus: 144, 467, 565 Mairie de Rueil
         258, 259 Danielle Casanova
Address: 13, Place Jean Jaurès, 92500 Rueil Malmaison
Hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
            Closed on Monday
Price: starting 3 euros
Website: https://www.perlintatin.com/

Famous Chef Norbert Tarayre is obsessed by opening new hot spots in Hauts-de-Seine, which is bordering Paris. And I say: "YES! Thank you!". As much as I love Paris, I also think there are beautiful citieswhich are a train ride away that are worth visiting. Rueil-Malmaison is definitely one of them. In fact, I wouldn't mind living there. You'll find a gorgeous park, a castle where Napeléon resided, and a fancy village-like downtown. I was just missing a gourmet spot. Wish granted!

Pastry Chef Ludovic Chaussard is in charge on their amazing jewels. Prices are a bit high (5.80 euros for my dessert), but just the same as downtown Paris. I fell for the "Religieuse Pistache-Griotte" Pistachio cream custard with a heart of cherry. Just unbelievable. I am more an éclair kind of girl but this time, ***sigh***. I'm not sure I can describe the explosion of flavors and yet it is so delicate and divine. Size is very generous. Yumm, you guys!

I also bought some Fruit Bread. Also very generous with the toppings. It was really good and was gone before sunset.