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N°1Pastry shopL'Ogre de Carrouselberg
Vieux-Lille's signature pastry shop, a press favourite, home of the Pouchins.
« These little orange-blossom cream puffs have become the house specialty, reason enough to come back. »
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N°2Pastry shopAux Merveilleux de Fred
The merveilleux institution, still a social-media hit.
« The texture of the meringue is regularly praised for its finesse and crunch, paired with a flavourful cream. »
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N°3Chocolate shopQuentin Bailly
The chocolatier blowing up on TikTok, with spectacular seasonal windows.
« The window displays change with the seasons and the holidays, with giant decors worth the look. »
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N°4Chocolate shopMaison Caffet
Chocolate from a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, melt-in-the-mouth macarons.
« The macarons melt in the mouth with a perfect balance, as do the pralines and chocolates. »
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N°5Pastry shopAux Tiroirs à Cookies
Cookies every which way, including a savoury Maroilles version.
« Beyond the classics, you will find surprising versions like the savoury cookies with Maroilles or Boursin. »
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N°6Pastry shopSylvana Briocherie Gonflée
The puffed-brioche concept taken all the way, in a cosy nest.
« The brioches are the heart of the concept: soft, generous, with well-crafted flavours like vanilla-orange-blossom or pistachio cream. »
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N°7Pastry shopNEJA
The rising pastry shop on a Vieux-Lille square, delicate and never too sweet.
« The creations are finely executed with harmonious flavours that are never too sweet. »
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N°8Pastry shopLes Écureuils
Wazemmes' cult flan, made before your eyes under the market hall.
« The cream is airy with a slightly wobbling texture, made with real vanilla pods. »
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