La Maison Stohrer

La Maison Stohrer
Company typePâtisserie
IndustryRestaurant
Founded1730
FounderNicolas Stohrer
Websitestohrer.fr

La Maison Stohrer is a pâtisserie. Established in 1730 and located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, it is credited as the oldest pâtisserie in the city.

History

Early history

La Maison Stohrer is credited as the oldest pâtisserie in Paris.[1][2] It was founded in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer.[1] Stohrer worked as pastry chef to Stanisław Leszczyński, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania.[1] In 1725 he accompanied Stanisław's daughter to France on the occasion of her marriage to Louis XV, establishing his bakery on the Rue Montorgueil in the 2nd arrondissement five years later, where it has been located since.[1][3]

In 1860, the interior of the shop was decorated with frescoes commissioned from a student of Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry.[1][4]

Later history

Elizabeth II visited the shop in 2004 during the state visit of the United Kingdom to France.[1]

In 2017, La Maison Stohrer was acquired by the Dolfi family, who also own the Mère de Famille, the oldest chocolate factory in Paris, as well as two historic chocolate shops in France.[5][4]

Products

The rum baba was created at La Maison Stohrer.[1] The shop is also known for its religieuse.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Beurteau, Danielle (July 17, 2014). "Classic confectionery: Europe's oldest pastry shops". CNN. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  2. ^ Krader, Kate (April 17, 2018). "The Best Pastries in Paris". Bloomberg. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Grant, Anthony. "10 Tourist-Friendly Businesses Open 275 Years Or Longer". Frommer's. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "About Us". stohrer.fr. La Maison Stohrer. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Grasso, Silvana (October 20, 2017). "Jonathan Dolfi reprend la Maison Pillon". La Dépêche du Midi. Retrieved December 16, 2023.