I didn't understand the love of canelés until I had one in Bordeaux where they originated. Now they…read morehold a special place in my heart next to macarons and kouign amanns! I fell in love with the amazing contrast of caramelized chewy outside and the fluffy, eggy center. Not to mention they taste like the best vanilla cake with a hint of rum. There are two main canelé producers in Bordeaux with many outlets around town - La Toque Cuivrée and Baillardran. Having tried both, I preferred La Toque Cuivrée slightly more for their stronger rum flavor and better outside chew. It's also nice that the price is a third of the other brand. Both brands make canelés in a small, medium, and large size. After many taste tests (and some more for good measure), I found that the medium size had the best ratio of outside chewy crust and soft inside. Baillardran had notable visible specks of vanilla bean in their largest size and prominent vanilla flavor, but La Toque edged them out with their superior rum taste. Either way though, you can't go wrong. Now if I only I could find this level of Canelé in the US!

This small window-store bakery on the Promenade of Saint Catherine is a great place to grab some…read moreCandelés de Bordeaux. -- Food -- This bakery has a very small selection. They mostly sell Candelés de Bordeaux with a few other pastry items on the side. The candelés were great! They are small sweet pastries with a crunchy sugary shell and a chewy center. Definitely a must try when visiting Bordeaux! We were able to get a box of 8 medium sides candelés for 4 euros. -- Service -- This is a walk-up window bakery. They do not have a public area inside or seating. They do accept credit cards and speak enough English to make a purchase without any issues. -- Location -- The bakery is located on the Promenade of Saint Catherine, near the Apple store. It is a great location for people staying near the many tourist areas or if you're shopping on St Catherine.

If you want to find a truly special holiday dessert, you need to visit Franck Labasse patisserie!…read more It's delicious and beautiful! A must have to make your Xmas and New Year's memorable. The chocolate hazelnut cake is beyond words!!!

This review is just for the canele. There are a couple of local chains that focus on caneles , but…read moreI had read hat David Capy had one with a nicer outer shell. At €1.90 each, they're not cheap, but this was the best one I've had in Bordeaux. The outside has a nice caramelized crust, the inside is still moist by not too dense, and it's not overly sweet. They have other things in the shop like nice chocolates, chocolate bars, desserts, madelines, sables, etc. I would definitely recommend this place for a canele in Bordeaux.

Hands down the best cream puffs I've ever had!!! They were extremely light and fluffy. The cream…read morewas perfection. It wasn't overly sweet. It was perfect!!!! You MUST visit this place if you are in Bordeaux! And! They have one in Paris as well!!

I brought my friend for a stroll on a beautiful day with all intent to end up here and then acted…read moresurprised to find it! Read their history first and then slowly take it all in when you arrive- it doesn't matter which flavor you choose: all are exceptional! A perfect stop for visitors because your home probably has nothing like it

Stopped here in Bordeaux on a rainy Wednesday evening during our stay. Not really crowded because…read moreof the day & the weather. The food & service were very good. Both the duck & salad were tasty & well prepared. The service was attentive but not over done. Definitively worth a try.

Loved this place! The tea is delicious! You have more than 30+ different teas (black, green, white,…read morew roses, mint, cardamom,...) Their pastries are simply magical! The pistachio one us a "must taste"!! ;)