Summer treats galore, tasty ice creams and sherbets

Berthillon : the Parisian institution

It is important to give honor when honor is due ! The historic ice cream maker, that attracts crowds waiting patiently in front of its tea salon boutique on the Ile Saint-Louis, remains the kingpin in the realm of quality ice creams. In addition to its seasonal fruit specialities, Tatin, Pina Colada, Opéra and Belle Hélène, this summer, the house features Nubio, a 100 % Vegan ice cream, with neither sugar, milk nor eggs. www.berthillon.fr

High-end gala dinners and prestigious cocktail organizers call upon this famous house since forever. © DR

Raimo : the great tradition

The oldest artisan ice cream maker in Paris attracks specialists, who swear only by this famed tea salon, restaurant and boutique, happily trek out to the 12th arrondissement. Amongst their array of specialties : a frosty millefeuille, baked Alaska, ice creams and sherbets with flavors such a liquorish, vine peach, gianduja, yuzu, three spices, calisson, glazed ginger or green Matcha tea. www.raimo.fr

Here, the sinful vacherin showcases the colours and savors of the season. © DR

Victor & Hugo : the fusion of savors

The balmy weather season has inspired this duo, wild about savors, a collection of frosty treats to be enjoyed exclusively on the terrace of its boulevard Raspail boutique. And with such high temperatures, it is hard to resist the freshness of their Parfait Herbacé, made with verbena sherbet, seasoned with a mix of cristallized herbs. Simply divine ! www.hugovictor.com

Minutely composed, these glass verrines could figure on the menu of a star-studded restaurant. © DR

Il Gelati del Marchese : Italian know-how

On the upscale Left Bank, the ambassador or Italian excellence transforms ice creams into emotion. Family recipes, house cones and only the best ingredients are chosen from the market. A must to obtain a perfect equilibrium of savors with raw products allowing subtle fragrances to fully express themselves www.ilgelatodelmarchese.com

Of apparent simplicity, the house frosty cup offers the utmost in terms of freshness. © DR

Amorino : flower cones

Another Italian brand to impose itself as the explorer of taste in France, Amorino lifts the veil on its summer creation, the Sudachi. sherbet. This stroll in the heart of a field of Japanese cirtrus fruit does not make us forget its cones with more traditional aromas, yet just as delicious,  playfully formated in bouquets of refreshing flowers. www.amorino.com

On the cones of this Italian ice cream maker, each petal detaches itself perfectly under the palate. © DR