Quel est le meilleur tarte citron de Paris ?

Paris' Citron Tartes, 9" x 11 1/2"

It was my mission last trip to seek out the best tarte citron in Paris.
 Couldn't I hold my own competition(cours)?

I'd complained previously about how the surface of a citron tart must be flat as a pancake. And it must not be desecrated w/ bits of zest and other drifting paraphrenalia.

I decided to leave the door open to all entries this go-round.
No restrictions required! Since I was to be chief judge and jury, I felt it only fair to be open-minded to all comers.

So wherever I went I gathered research, mostly photos for further study.In some cases the actual tarte citron was acquired...

Here's a list of the contestents who made it ringside at my hotel:Carton
Gerard Mulot
Le Delice
Pain se Sucre
Pierre Herme
Sadaharu AokiThe results of this arduous endeavor to come later this week!

P.S.Here's a fun video (merci Chocolate & Zucchini) of Le Figaro experts tasting Paris' croissants.

P.S.S. For other aspiring Paris missionaries there's a terrific list of the best patisseries in each arrondissement fresh out on US stands of ELLE A TABLE. It's the December issue FYI !