How to Eat Gluten Free in Paris (Celiac Guide 2026 + Map)

For travelers with celiac disease, eating in France can raise legitimate concerns about cross-contamination and allergen transparency. If you're researching how to eat gluten free in Paris, this guide is based on first-hand local experience and direct communication with restaurant staff across the city.

As a native French woman, born and raised Parisian, still currently living there who is also a gluten free recipe creator and Certified gluten free practitioner, I regularly evaluate restaurants, dedicated bakeries, and supermarket options, with particular attention to allergen disclosure. In this guide, you'll find essential French phrases for ordering, dedicated gluten free bakeries, trusted restaurants, and a practical map to plan your meals in advance.

Whether you're visiting for a few days or staying longer, this guide will help you navigate Paris confidently and avoid unnecessary risks.

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• Gluten Free Bakeries in Paris (100% Dedicated)
• Gluten free restaurants in Paris
• Typical French Foods That Are Naturally Gluten Free (for non celiac only)
• Gluten Free Ice Cream
• Map of Gluten Free Spots in Paris
• Gluten free crepes
• Gluten Free Grocery Stores & Supermarkets in Paris
• Essential French Phrases
• Personalized Gluten Free Guidance
• FAQs
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Gluten Free Bakeries in Paris (100% Dedicated)

Yes, you can find proper dedicated gluten free bakeries in Paris. A few well-known examples include Chambelland, known for its sourdough rice-flour breads, and Noglu, which offers pastries and sit-down options. These dedicated bakeries are completely celiac safe.

Because openings, kitchen practices and availability change quite often, I keep a separate, regularly updated list of dedicated gluten free bakeries in Paris, including what each bakery specializes in and what to know before visiting. If pastries are high on your priority list, make sure to read that guide before planning your route.

Gluten free restaurants in Paris

Finding safe gluten free restaurants in Paris requires careful selection, especially if you have celiac disease. Most traditional restaurants in Paris do not have a solid understanding of which ingredients contain gluten. If you have celiac disease and need strict avoidance, I strongly recommend choosing 100% dedicated gluten free restaurants. This is the safest and most reliable option in Paris.

Thankfully, there are some fully dedicated gluten free restaurants in the city. Well-known examples include Little Nonna, Riz Riz and Manicaretti which operate a 100% gluten free kitchen. These establishments are safer for celiacs compared to traditional restaurants.

Because kitchen practices, menus and closures change quite often, I maintain a separate, regularly updated guide to celiac safe gluten free restaurants in Paris, detailing all 100% gluten free restaurants in my hometown. If you plan to eat out beyond bakeries, read that guide before booking.

Typical French Foods That Are Naturally Gluten Free (for non celiac only)

If you are not celiac nor highly sensitive to gluten (only mildly) and won't get sick because of cross contamination, you can go to almost any restaurant.

You will easily find main courses that are naturally gluten free. For example, you could have:

• grilled meat or fish with vegetables or ratatouille
• a large mixed salad (just make sure they don't include croutons, toasted bread or pasta).

For desserts, crème brûlée and chocolate mousse are usually gluten free but make sure to double check the chef hasn't decided to add some ingredients that might contain gluten.

But you have to know that most "regular" restaurants don't know anything about cross-contamination or cross-contact. So don't count on them for being careful in that regard. I know this is brutal but again, I am a local and I know that French chefs are very stubborn and consider being gluten free a trend.

Gluten Free Ice Cream

Grom is a gelato (Italian ice cream) chain that is 100% gluten free. There, you will be able to eat ice cream in a cone!

Locations :

• 96, Rue Montorgueil 75002 Paris
• 19, Rue Soufflot 75005 Paris
• 81, rue de Seine 75006 Paris

Map of Gluten Free Spots in Paris

Gluten free crepes

Unfortunately, I haven't found any 100% dedicated gluten-free crêperies in Paris.

If you have celiac disease or need to avoid cross-contamination, I recommend skipping traditional crêperies. Although galettes de sarrasin (buckwheat savoury crêpes) are naturally gluten free, they are typically prepared in kitchens where wheat crêpes are also made, creating a risk of cross-contamination.

If you are gluten free but are not concerned about cross-contamination, you may be able to enjoy a traditional buckwheat galette at a Breton crêperie. However, always check the ingredients and preparation methods with the restaurant before ordering.

Gluten Free Grocery Stores & Supermarkets in Paris

100% Gluten Free Grocery Store

Epicerie Glu is a 100% gluten free grocery store which sells gluten free products from many different countries.

Location : 59, rue Popincourt 75011 Paris

Finding gluten free foods in "regular" supermarkets

The French association called AFDIAG works actively at protecting people with gluten intolerance. Their logo below is indicative that a product has less than 20ppm of gluten, and is thus safe for celiacs.

All of the supermarkets (Monoprix, Carrefour, A2Pas, Franprix...) have a large choice of gluten-free products.

When shopping, look for "sans gluten" which means gluten free in French.

Gluten free cookies, snacks and cereals will often be grouped together in a dedicated section for gluten free products. Look for brands like Allergo, Gerblé, Jardin Bio, Genius, Bjorg, Schär, or the supermarket own brand.

Whereas gluten free pasta will often be in the general pasta area. You can easily identify them with "sans gluten" or "senza glutine" (in Italian) written in big letters on the package.

If you feel more adventurous, you can also find "regular" products that don't contain any gluten. But you will need to check the ingredients. Luckily for you, all the most common allergens are written out in bold letters in the ingredient list. Look for "gluten", "blé" (wheat) , "orge" (barley), or "seigle" (rye). 

Organic grocery stores (like Naturalia, Bio c' bon, Biocoop...) offer extensive amounts of gluten free products. Look for brands like Valpibio and Ma vie sans gluten (for breads, cookies, pasta, breakfast cereals and much more), Le Pain des fleurs (for all kinds of gluten free crackers), Biobleud (for a premade gluten free pizza crust, pie crust or puff pastry in the refrigerated area)... Yes, that's pretty amazing. But watch out, gluten free AND organic = super expensive. That's why, I don't buy all my gluten free groceries in organic stores.

Essential French Phrases

Below is a list of useful French phrases you should know to help avoid getting glutened.

• Gluten Free = Sans gluten
• May contain traces of gluten = Peut contenir des traces de gluten
• I cannot eat gluten = Je ne peux pas manger de gluten
• I can't eat any gluten but traces of gluten and cross-contaminations are not a problem = Je ne peux pas manger de gluten mais les traces de gluten et les contaminations croisées ne sont pas un problème.
• Bread = Pain
• Wheat = Blé / Froment
• Barley = Orge
• Rye = Seigle
• Spelt = Epeautre
• Oats = Avoine
• Do you have gluten-free bread? = Avez-vous du pain sans gluten?
• Is this gluten-free? = Est-ce que c'est sans gluten?
• Does this food contain gluten? = est-ce que cet aliment contient du gluten?
• Organic = Bio

Quick tip: do not hesitate to show them if you don't know how to pronounce these phrases.

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What to Wear in Paris

Many readers also ask what people actually wear in Paris. If you're planning your trip and want to pack in a way that feels polished but effortless, I've put together a curated Amazon storefront with wardrobe staples I personally wear as a born and bred Parisian - from neutral layers to comfortable walking shoes that work for long days exploring the city.

You can browse my Parisian-style essentials on my Amazon storefront.

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