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Beat Croissants in Paris....hands down!!!! So delicious! Tried them all and wish I could have these every week.
As soon as I stepped in the door, I was greeted and I felt so welcome! Maybe my French accent appears authentic because I was immediately greeted in French. I quickly had to ask, Parlez vous anglais?, and to my surprise, the cashier did! I ordered the pistachio, vanilla pecan, and chocolate. At €6 each, I was expecting to be blown away. Sadly, I was not as the flavor for each eclair was not there. All 3 tasted like a vanilla variation. While they were all beautifully decorated, for the price, I would have preferred a larger size and a more distinctive taste. Additionally, they do not travel well, so I recommend eating them in the cafe. While service by the staff was great and the eclairs are beautiful, for the price, I just don't think they are worth it. Ironically, there are quite a few bakeries nearby that sell traditional eclairs that are 4 times as big for only €2.50.
I have to admit, I was very, very excited to visit this place because of the rave reviews I had heard from friends/colleagues. And while the eclairs themselves looked delectable, we were greeted with a frustrated server, who was curt, and downright rude. We did not appreciate the looks we were given while we took a bit of time to decide (there were so many choices!) We probably have never seen so many eye-rolls or heard so many sighs within that short period of time. That aside, the pricey (but yummy) eclairs were reasonable. Looking back, I wish I hadn't spent so much time deciding, but this is a good example to show that looks can be deceiving! Just because the eclairs were beautiful did not mean that they had the same scrumptious taste. I have to admit that I was limited to choices secondary to my nut allergy, but all of the ones my husband tried were just average. Since the server was so "frustrated", I didn't get around to taking too many pictures because we honestly just wanted to get out of there. Oh well. Can't win them all.
Over priced & no wow-factor. They're SO pretty yet... They didn't stand out! Disappointed because I was so hopeful that they'll be good since it was about 6€ euros for 1 eclaire (or 12€ for 4 mini ones. I got this set). I tried the set of 4 and the best one were: 1. Salted carmel 2. Vanilla bean These two were perfectly sweet and flavored just right. Lemon something: mehh skip this one. Chocolate ganache: tastes like in just eating a piece of chocolate.
Quick drop spot convenient before a trip through la gare du nord. They obviously specialize in eclairs, but I opted for the almond croissant and an expresso. Delicious.
Been here before. When in Les Marais, an absolute must-visit to grab some delectables. Pricey, yes. But you're in Paris, not Southeast Asia. I believe four of these cost me 15 or so Euros. Just looking at them under the glass glimmering under that natural light will get you feeling a certain way.
Sometimes after you gorge yourself on a giant sandwich from L'As du Falafel, you think to yourself "you know, I really could go for an eclair right now". Or at least, I think that because I'm a fatass who loves eclairs. These are not just any eclairs, mind you. This is Eclair ART. There are your classic flavors to be sure, but how about yuzu? Or fresh cherry? The presentation is beautiful - there's gold leaf and perfect icing. Because I'm a good person (not really), I took 2 to go - one for me, one for my traveling companion. I had the chocolate hazelnut and she had the salted caramel and we both agreed these were definitely the best eclairs we'd eaten, and quite possibly the best eclairs on earth. At €5+ each, it's an indulgence, but you're worth it.
L'eclair de Genie came highly recommended by a friend who loves sweet and was previously on a dessert walking tour in Paris. This particular store was found on a small street 10-15 minutes from the Norte Dame and Holy Chapel. The store itself was eye candy because each eclair was beautifully made. There is no in-store seating, so you can either purchase it and wolf it down in front of the store or take it to-go. I ordered the Passion Fruit eclair and loved it. It was perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, but sweet enough. Also bought an eclair sampler back for the evening. Each eclair is approximately 5-6e each, whereas the sample box is 10e. Staff spoke English, and if you have trouble communicating, just point. Must stop if you are in the area.
These eclairs look really good, but taste very average. Given the price, I don't recommend them. Just go to a bakery and pick up a decent eclair for less than half the price.
So these are expensive. So is everything in Paris! You might as well spend your Euros on something delicious! My great-uncle dropped my mom and I off here in the Marais district because he wanted us to see where my grandmother grew up. It was raining, he could not find parking, and he and his girlfriend are in their 80s and just wanted to get home to their suburb outside of Paris. As anyone who has visited Paris should know - driving and parking are crazy and most people take public transit (metro, train, or bus). My mom and I wandered around the street where my grandmother lived before and during World War 2 and then turned to a side street only to see L'Eclair de Genie, a tiny place with tons of people swarming the window to peek inside. Inside were rows of beautifully colored and unusually flavored eclairs plus ice cream filled eclair pops! We waited in line and decided to buy 4 flavors to try over the next few days. I nearly passed out with excitement to see the special flavor of the summer is YUZU!!! We got a yuzu, hazel praline, vanilla pecan, and salted caramel. The weird thing is once your order going in line toward the door, then you go to line up for the cashier in the opposite direction in the back of the store. While in line I was standing by shelves of dessert sauces and saw yuzu caramel. I bought a jar of that too but have not tried it. The favorite for my mom was the vanilla pecan and mine was definitely the yuzu. This place is very unique and is worth trying out if you like eclairs!
There's a lesson within L'Éclair de Génie: beauty can strictly be on the outside. Imagine a beautiful human being with an average/boring personality, that's basically an eclair from this spot. The eclairs are beautiful and absolutely Instagram worthy but the taste didn't blow me away. I felt like I could get one of these in New York... there was some level of disappointment here. So here's the thing: come for the 'gram, go to Stohrer or Le Maurice for the flavor. Otherwise, it's not worth the price. Let's be real, you can get 750mL of wine for the euro equivalent of one of these pretty little things.
The most beautiful eclairs I have ever seen! Beautiful and oh so delicious! Out of all the ones I tried, my favorite was the passion fruit. Yum! They are a bit pricey though; I think they were about 6-7 euros a piece? We also bought the chocolate nuts and bon bons as souvenirs and they were a hit!
The eclairs here are so frickin beautiful you're not going to be able to eat them. I just wanted to keep taking pictures, and even put one up on my souvenir shelf at home, but unfortunately, it would probably mold if I did that. They are too pretty to eat, but when you eat them, you'll be really glad because they are super tasty as well. Just a tad bit too sweet but you're in France so might as well indulge.
4 years ago
I was advised to stop by an éclair as part of my patisserie rotation while in Paris. I had no idea until the last couple of days of my trip that my apartment was right around the corner from a patisserie exclusively for éclairs! To be fair, they did also sell artisan chocolate and cookies, but the éclairs were obviously the bread and butter of the shop. The éclairs at L'Éclair de Génie were stunning, and it was hard to just choose one or a few to try. One that particularly stood out to me was an éclair that looked like it was spray painted in a shiny bronze color. (By the way this particular éclair was amazing.) I ended up getting a box of mini éclairs for 35€. 3,50€ per mini was a bit pricey considering that I've seen full-sized éclairs for the same price or even cheaper at other places. The éclairs were overall great. I tried every one but the lemon flavor, and they did not disappoint. The bronze one was exceptional as I had hoped for. I also particularly liked the ones with vanilla bean filling. Although I reserve the best éclair I ever had from a different patisserie that I won't name here (but feel free to ask me about it), these éclairs were top notch. read more
7 years ago
Originally saw this place on Instagram thanks to Sandy Y. I had almost forgotten about this place until we happened to stumble upon it after eating L'as Du Fallafel. The eclairs here are pretty top notch. However, they are 5.5-6€ each to-go and 1€ more for dine-in. They have a variety of flavors from rich and decadent to light and fruity. We decided to go with the raspberry passion-fruit one. They use pretty high quality ingredients and you definitely get what you pay for. If these were cheaper, I'd be drowning my face in them. But hey it's definitely worth the try!! read more
3 years ago
Beat Croissants in Paris....hands down!!!! So delicious! Tried them all and wish I could have these every week. read more
7 years ago
As soon as I stepped in the door, I was greeted and I felt so welcome! Maybe my French accent appears authentic because I was immediately greeted in French. I quickly had to ask, Parlez vous anglais?, and to my surprise, the cashier did! I ordered the pistachio, vanilla pecan, and chocolate. At €6 each, I was expecting to be blown away. Sadly, I was not as the flavor for each eclair was not there. All 3 tasted like a vanilla variation. While they were all beautifully decorated, for the price, I would have preferred a larger size and a more distinctive taste. Additionally, they do not travel well, so I recommend eating them in the cafe. While service by the staff was great and the eclairs are beautiful, for the price, I just don't think they are worth it. Ironically, there are quite a few bakeries nearby that sell traditional eclairs that are 4 times as big for only €2.50. read more
I have to admit, I was very, very excited to visit this place because of the rave reviews I had heard from friends/colleagues. And while the eclairs themselves looked delectable, we were greeted with a frustrated server, who was curt, and downright rude. We did not appreciate the looks we were given while we took a bit of time to decide (there were so many choices!) We probably have never seen so many eye-rolls or heard so many sighs within that short period of time. That aside, the pricey (but yummy) eclairs were reasonable. Looking back, I wish I hadn't spent so much time deciding, but this is a good example to show that looks can be deceiving! Just because the eclairs were beautiful did not mean that they had the same scrumptious taste. I have to admit that I was limited to choices secondary to my nut allergy, but all of the ones my husband tried were just average. Since the server was so "frustrated", I didn't get around to taking too many pictures because we honestly just wanted to get out of there. Oh well. Can't win them all. read more
6 years ago
Over priced & no wow-factor. They're SO pretty yet... They didn't stand out! Disappointed because I was so hopeful that they'll be good since it was about 6€ euros for 1 eclaire (or 12€ for 4 mini ones. I got this set). I tried the set of 4 and the best one were: 1. Salted carmel 2. Vanilla bean These two were perfectly sweet and flavored just right. Lemon something: mehh skip this one. Chocolate ganache: tastes like in just eating a piece of chocolate. read more
Been here before. When in Les Marais, an absolute must-visit to grab some delectables. Pricey, yes. But you're in Paris, not Southeast Asia. I believe four of these cost me 15 or so Euros. Just looking at them under the glass glimmering under that natural light will get you feeling a certain way. read more
Sometimes after you gorge yourself on a giant sandwich from L'As du Falafel, you think to yourself "you know, I really could go for an eclair right now". Or at least, I think that because I'm a fatass who loves eclairs. These are not just any eclairs, mind you. This is Eclair ART. There are your classic flavors to be sure, but how about yuzu? Or fresh cherry? The presentation is beautiful - there's gold leaf and perfect icing. Because I'm a good person (not really), I took 2 to go - one for me, one for my traveling companion. I had the chocolate hazelnut and she had the salted caramel and we both agreed these were definitely the best eclairs we'd eaten, and quite possibly the best eclairs on earth. At €5+ each, it's an indulgence, but you're worth it. read more
L'eclair de Genie came highly recommended by a friend who loves sweet and was previously on a dessert walking tour in Paris. This particular store was found on a small street 10-15 minutes from the Norte Dame and Holy Chapel. The store itself was eye candy because each eclair was beautifully made. There is no in-store seating, so you can either purchase it and wolf it down in front of the store or take it to-go. I ordered the Passion Fruit eclair and loved it. It was perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, but sweet enough. Also bought an eclair sampler back for the evening. Each eclair is approximately 5-6e each, whereas the sample box is 10e. Staff spoke English, and if you have trouble communicating, just point. Must stop if you are in the area. read more
So these are expensive. So is everything in Paris! You might as well spend your Euros on something delicious! My great-uncle dropped my mom and I off here in the Marais district because he wanted us to see where my grandmother grew up. It was raining, he could not find parking, and he and his girlfriend are in their 80s and just wanted to get home to their suburb outside of Paris. As anyone who has visited Paris should know - driving and parking are crazy and most people take public transit (metro, train, or bus). My mom and I wandered around the street where my grandmother lived before and during World War 2 and then turned to a side street only to see L'Eclair de Genie, a tiny place with tons of people swarming the window to peek inside. Inside were rows of beautifully colored and unusually flavored eclairs plus ice cream filled eclair pops! We waited in line and decided to buy 4 flavors to try over the next few days. I nearly passed out with excitement to see the special flavor of the summer is YUZU!!! We got a yuzu, hazel praline, vanilla pecan, and salted caramel. The weird thing is once your order going in line toward the door, then you go to line up for the cashier in the opposite direction in the back of the store. While in line I was standing by shelves of dessert sauces and saw yuzu caramel. I bought a jar of that too but have not tried it. The favorite for my mom was the vanilla pecan and mine was definitely the yuzu. This place is very unique and is worth trying out if you like eclairs! read more
10 years ago
There's a lesson within L'Éclair de Génie: beauty can strictly be on the outside. Imagine a beautiful human being with an average/boring personality, that's basically an eclair from this spot. The eclairs are beautiful and absolutely Instagram worthy but the taste didn't blow me away. I felt like I could get one of these in New York... there was some level of disappointment here. So here's the thing: come for the 'gram, go to Stohrer or Le Maurice for the flavor. Otherwise, it's not worth the price. Let's be real, you can get 750mL of wine for the euro equivalent of one of these pretty little things. read more
8 years ago
The most beautiful eclairs I have ever seen! Beautiful and oh so delicious! Out of all the ones I tried, my favorite was the passion fruit. Yum! They are a bit pricey though; I think they were about 6-7 euros a piece? We also bought the chocolate nuts and bon bons as souvenirs and they were a hit! read more
The eclairs here are so frickin beautiful you're not going to be able to eat them. I just wanted to keep taking pictures, and even put one up on my souvenir shelf at home, but unfortunately, it would probably mold if I did that. They are too pretty to eat, but when you eat them, you'll be really glad because they are super tasty as well. Just a tad bit too sweet but you're in France so might as well indulge. read more
At first glance, the store appears extremely clean and well-kept, so my friend and I decided to purchase our dessert here. We were not disappointed to find a wide selection of eclairs and other French desserts inside, all presented extremely well. The woman inside serving us was also extremely friendly and clean as well. We ordered our eclairs, which were extremely photogenic. However, the quality of the eclairs was pretty average, and it almost seemed like the price only captured the aesthetics of the desserts. While the place is great for photos, the food can be best described as mediocre. I would definitely recommend the place if you prioritize cleanliness and outside looks over high-quality taste, but if you want better tasting eclairs for a more reasonable price, look elsewhere. read more
9 years ago
Like a self-absorbed model, these eclairs are beautiful to look at but when you eat them there really is not much within. This thin pastry just wisps away when you eat it and leaves you desiring a lot more like a bad break up. Plus each eclair is tiny and it makes you wonder if you're just paying for the 'gram photo you know you're going to take. So with all the bells and whistles I didn't think this warranted a 6 euro price tag. Yes this is elevated food art but the eclair we had was just white chocolate thins elaborated place on the top. The fruit versions were even more intricate and may have yielded better flavor but I probably won't re-visit. The eclairs we had at the patisserie on the corner of our hotel had an equal eclair in terms of flavor and had a lot more substance too. There's a L'Eclair de Genie in the Gare du Nord train station for those taking the Eurostar to and from Paris. read more
7 years ago
Very good! I mean, these eclairs are beautiful. I would buy it just to look at it. We went at the end of the day, so there was no wait, but there was also a more limited selection. So I recommend going early! They had many options to choose from. I got the salted caramel. It was amazing, flavorful and decadent, but not too rich. My boyfriend got pistachio raspberry and he said it was delicious. I think these were amazing and I'm glad I got the experience. However, I do not think they're worth €6, that's pretty expensive. read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
In the past few years, the trend in Paris when it comes to patisseries, has been to remind customers of the experience of being in a jewelry store - it's perhaps conducive to premium pricing. At L'éclair de Genie (now with a few locations around the world: Japan, HK, Italy), you feel that you're consuming works of art. It's a challenge, no doubt. Eclairs have been around forever. But, Christophe Adam is pushing the envelope aggressively. There are fresh flavor combinations (green apple, black currant...), to be sure, but beyond that is the decoration and bold colors. People who prefer traditional interpretations of eclairs will likely be wowed by the clean flavors and balanced execution of different combinations. Then, there's just the touch of handmade to remind you that the product is artisan (and not industrial/factory) when you compare eclairs together - with the minimal of size differences and shape variations becoming apparent upon closer observation. These eclairs are the perfect marriage of form AND substance with beautiful aesthetics and colors to brighten your mood. Of the four eclairs I tried here my favorite would be the caramel with salted butter (hint of mascarpone), closely followed by the yuzu citron (zesty, intensely citrusy) and Madagascar Vanilla with caramelized pecans. There are seasonal flavors (Fraisier, Passion Framboise...), but some that stay year round (like the caramel with salted butter). (4.5 stars) read more
These are beautiful, artistic, delicious and such a decadent and special treat. There are books inside from the concept owner on how to make and decorate them! So Christophe apparently literally wrote the book on L'Éclair. So glad he did! read more
6 years ago
Had high hopes as I love a good eclair. It really wasn't anything special and it was quite expensive for a smaller size eclair. Not bad but unfortunately not someplace I'd return to when in Paris. read more
Very pricey but also absolutely delicious and beautiful eclairs. They are the ultimate treat yourself dessert or gift for bae. Definitely swing by! I would say it's more worth getting an eclair from here than going somewhere like Laduree or Paul. My favorite is pistachio. read more
3.5 stars but I'll rate it a 3 because it was more average than above average. When I was researching places to eat in Paris, this place kept appearing over and over again, so I bookmarked it and made it a point to go. They are located in Le Marais, so it is easy to get to from the Metro stop a couple of blocks away. It is near another Yelp favorite "L'as du Fallafel", so I'd recommend getting a falafel there and then coming here for dessert. When I originally walked in, no one greeted me. One was restocking and the other was standing by the checkout place. One helper eventually came up to me and asked which one I wanted. I originally planned on getting a box full, but they are quite sizable, so I just got one - the passionfruit and strawberry. While I was checking out, there were other bon bons that you could buy but the price was too high for my taste. The one eclair was also quite pricey. Once I went back on the street, I took one bite and was overwhelmed by how much flavor it had. It was definitely too sweet for me, so I made a pit stop at a garbage can on the corner and squeezed all of the filling out lol. After that, I was able to eat it. Overall it is a cute shop with many different flavors. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area! Makes for good Instagram pictures, if that is your sort of thing. read more
I gotta be real, I don't like eclairs. But these! These are a whole different story. This eclair shop came highly recommended by someone who knows a thing or two about pastries, and it delivered. There are several locations throughout the city, so take your pick based on what's closest. With so many different enticing flavors, it was hard to come to a decision. In the end, the Siren call of the mascarpone caramel beurre salé was the winner. They'll set you back 5,50€, but they're quite tasty as well as very photogenic. Post a picture of one of these creations and you'll have 100 Instagram likes in no time. They're served cold, so your best bet is to finish one quickly while it's still fresh. read more
12 years ago
Most beautiful éclairs I've ever laid my eyes on!! In fact, these have got to be the best tasting as well. The attention to detail is also impeccable as associates even wear gloves when handling each pastry. Only downside is that they're relatively expensive but certainly worth every cent. We ended up getting a box of four which ended up costing around twenty euros. From what we ordered, pistachio orange and raspberry passion stood out the most due to their flavor profiles. I liked the contrast of sweetness and tartness that each ingredients had in every bite. It's like putting two flavors I would have never thought of mixing together, but in this case, worked out really well. Overall, L'Éclair de Génie is definitely a must for those visiting Paris. It's a great stop while shopping around the specialty stores nearby. read more
12 years ago
They look too pretty to eat but they're just as delicious as they look. Ranging from 5 to 6 euros a piece, we opted for a box of 4 consisting of the pistachio orange, raspberry passion, apple maple syrup, and salted butter caramel. Were they worth the price? Definitely. I don't think I'll ever taste eclairs comparable to these nor look like a piece of art like these. A must stop while in Paris. Worth the indulgence. Grab a few, find one of the many hidden parks located in between the Parisian buildings or go to one of the staple monuments, take a seat, and enjoy. read more
9 years ago
We came to this spot after seeing a ridiculous line out the door. The place is spotlessly clean and I appreciated that the server used a glove to handle the eclairs I only got to try one eclair but it was so so good ++caramel, beurre et sal: both shimmery and just the right amount of sweetness! Usually I think eclairs are tooo sweet but this was absolutely a great mix of light cream and a soft outer shell read more
It's kind of more "art as food" than it is food. We got 2 (about 11 EUR total!) for home consumption, but all the design was lost on the boys (8 and 5) who did the bulk of the eclair consumption. If you're having dinner at a house of royalty? Bring these. read more
In my opinion, you must either really love eclairs or you will find this place overrated. €5-6 is a little pricey. I believe we bought the passionfruit, caramel and a hazelnut eclair. The only one I thought was good was the hazelnut one. I didn't care for the passionfruit or the caramel. We also purchased some little chocolates that they sold per piece. While the chocolates were good, you can find way better in Paris. For me, this is one of those places that I try once, but I won't be coming back. read more
Absolutely beautiful eclairs that taste as good as they look. The salted caramel was out of this world, sweet and savory, with a flaky crust. They were expensive, but worth every penny since eating them were complete bliss. I will 100% be back every time I'm in Paris. read more
L'eclair de Genie has certainly taken off in popularity and as soon as you've tasted one of these eclairs you can see why. In the centre of the Marais you'll pass this patisserie which principally specializes in eclairs which come in a wide range of flavours and bright colours which pop in the cabinet. The eclairs are divine, the best I've ever had! It's also really fun to see such a variety of interesting flavours with fun decorative elements. A must for any choux-pastry fan. I must admit that they aren't very cheap as they cost about 5 euro for one however are surprisingly smaller than I had imagined them to be. They are rather filling though which makes me think that the price tag is ok. read more
12 years ago
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