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Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Pastry shop · Vieux-Lille, Lille
7 mentions4.6 (2,931 on Google)
About
Aux Merveilleux de Fred is an iconic pastry shop in Vieux Lille, founded by Frédéric Vaucamps, a former student of the Lenôtre school. The boutique is renowned for its signature merveilleux: ethereal meringue domes coated with light whipped cream, available in multiple flavors including speculoos, chocolate, caramel, cherry, and lemon. Beyond these iconic pastries, the establishment offers a curated selection of classic confections: mille-feuille, éclairs, tarts, rum babas, and artisanal breads. The authentic shop atmosphere, featuring exposed stone and an open kitchen where pastries are prepared in full view of customers, creates an immersive experience. Regular queues outside reflect the enduring popularity of this must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.
Press review
What the sources say.
Excerpts from 7 editorial mentions cross-referenced by Gatto.
“Incontournable à Lille. Le Merveilleux est une pâtisserie à base de crème et de meringue, déclinable en différents parfums : spéculoos, chocolat blanc, caramel, cerise... Une dinguerie !”
lebonbon.fr “On l’aime pour sa sublime Grand-Place, les délices de ses estaminets et la gentillesse indéfectible de ses habitants. Mais il suffit de poser ses valises quelques jours à Lille pour découvrir que la ville possède encore bien d’autres richesses.”
fr.gaultmillau.com “Take one look at the line snaking down the street, and you'll know you've come to the right place. This corner shop is done up in exposed stone and lords over one of the city's historic streets.”
cntraveler.com
Practical
- Phone
- +33 3 20 51 99 59
- Website
- www.auxmerveilleux.fr
Hours
- Monday
- 07:30 – 19:45
- Tuesday
- 07:30 – 19:45
- Wednesday
- 07:30 – 19:45
- Thursday
- 07:30 – 19:45
- Friday
- 07:30 – 19:45
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 19:45
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 19:30
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