Maxime Frédéric, elected World's Best Pastry Chef 2025

Staying at Hôtel du Jeu de Paume means experiencing Paris with elegance… and indulgence. Just a few metro stops from our property, we invite you to discover the work of Maxime Frédéric, recently crowned World’s Best Pastry Chef 2025 at the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards in Turin. A well-deserved honor for a chef as discreet as he is gifted, and profoundly human.

Originally from Normandy, Maxime Frédéric elevates the finest raw ingredients, milk, wheat, flour, into culinary compositions of rare precision and grace. His talent lies not only in technique, but in his ability to tell a story through each creation, inspired by his roots and the local producers he champions.

At Cheval Blanc Paris, he brings to life a style of pastry that is refined, exacting, and deeply personal, served across a collection of exceptional restaurants.

From Hôtel du Jeu de Paume on Île Saint-Louis, it's just a short walk across the Seine to reach Cheval Blanc Paris, located in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, steps from Pont Neuf.

By reserving a table at one of this iconic hotel's restaurants, you enter the sensory universe of Maxime Frédéric, a pastry experience that is heartfelt, sincere, and crafted to reconnect you with the very essence of pleasure.

For a lunch or afternoon treat unlike any other, our team highly recommends discovering Maxime Frédéric’s desserts at Cheval Blanc Paris. We would be delighted to assist with your reservation upon request.