A national chain of chocolatieries, founded and based in Bayonne. We have been to several, and…read morealways have a good experience there. The chocolate bouquets make especially nice gifts, and the giant sheets of thin chocolate are nirvana for those who wish to taste their way to chocolate oblivion. Stopped in one of the Bordeaux locations, where the girl working the counter was incredibly delightful as we work through our tasting in Franglish. I suppose a real connoisseur would tell you there are finer chocolates to be had in France, but I'm going five stars on this one simply to say thanks for the helpful staff person. She made our day!

From the owner: Chocolat à la folie On y trouve toutes sortes de chocolat : à la cannelle, aux épices, lait…read morenougatine, grandes origines... Joliment présentés, les coffrets cadeaux chocolat se font luxueux. Vous entrez dans l'Atelier du chocolat de Bayonne pour choisir les feuilles de chocolat, humer de délicieuses senteurs de cacao fondu et même admirer l'art déployé par les chocolatières et chocolatiers dans la mise au point, le tablage et fabrication des feuilles de chocolat. En tout, ce sont 24 chocolats aux parfums différents qui sont présentés dans de larges paniers en osier et sont fabriqués artisanalement dans la boutique, devant les consommateurs. L'atelier est né à Bayonne et se répand à travers toute la France. Une boutique que les chocolatophiles doivent absolument connaître.

Fabulous chocolate shop that our tour guide Emma recommended. As soon as you enter you want…read moreeverything. We grabbed a plastic bag and went around filling it with white, milk, and dark chocolates wth pralines, nuts, fruits, and caramel. We meant to take it home with us but it didn't last too long as we went through half of it on the bus ride back to port. OOPS! We did manage to get a medium sized jar of salted caramel which we haven't tried but I assume it's going to be awesome. I got a handful of chocolate covered raisins and they blew Raisinets out of the water! Friendly service and she spoke some English. Merci Beaucoup!!! Great find in Bordeaux.

Items Selected Duos - Kouign Amann atop Gateaux Breton…read moreKouignette - Original, Almond, Cointreau, Strawberry, Pistachio, Rhum Raisin, Chocolate, Lemon, Salty Caramel Raisin Hazelnut Cookies Caramels, Chocolates, Rochers, Candies Actually visited an evening prior, the proximity to Bordeaux's most famous purveyor of chocolates difficult to resist when playing tourist in the surrounding center city, it was after an early morning run around Pessac that goods from Maison Georges Larnicol were tasted, the high quality of the goods as prominent to taste as the store was glorious to browse. Known predominantly for their chocolates, the house established in several French cities fabricating everything it sells on site, Georges Larnicol shines as a gleaming jewelry box next to the Grand Hotel de Bordeaux and with caramels, truffles, and confections in any number of shapes and sizes the phrase "kid in a candy store" barely summarizes the look on faces of those passing by, let alone those choosing to stop in. Well stocked with servers friendly and fluent in languages ranging at least English, French, Spanish, and Japanese selections at Maison Larnicol run the gamut from baked goods to bon-bons, most items paid in weight and although not inexpensive, price appropriate to ingredients and execution. Suggested to be rewarmed, the instructions on the box easily followed thanks to my host from Airbnb, the tour of Georges Larnicol began with his signature Kouignettes, a one-of-each flavor sampling showing a substantial amount of butter as well as sweetness ooze forth with each bite, the original and pistachio truly outstandng while the fruited versions trended a bit soggy, tasty but lacking a crisp top, Generally not taken by chocolates, though the espresso and salted caramels as well as the candy shellacked eggs were memorable bites, the cookies at Larnicol are of the crisp variety and electing for a stack of "Torchette Nature" the flavor of raisins and hazelnuts were extremely prominent, as too was the amount of sugar in each bite. Tempted by Gateau Breton and Macarons in varying hues, it was eventually in an item noted simply as "Duos" that the €26.45 order would end, and featuring layers of Kouign Amann atop a custard layer of the soft cake from Brittany a "best of both worlds" experience was presented, the tray easily big enough to serve a small family...or one happy traveler slowly picking at it throughout the day.

Excellent little chocolate shop. It is one of the top three chocolate shops in Bordeaux in my…read moreopinion.

Tastynesss! Expensive yes, but so tasty!!…read moreGet a 250g for €24 and enjoy the original range of chocolates w pistachio or some liquors! The staff is nice even if lil bit snobby

From the owner: Riche de son expérience acquise sur Bayonne, Lyon et Paris, et désireux de proposer sa conception…read moredu goût, Aymeric Pigeon vous invite à découvrir ses gourmandises !! Bonbons de chocolat : ganaches chocolat, ganaches aux fruits, pralinés à l'ancienne, pâte d'amande... Tablettes de chocolats grands crus et fantaisies (noisettes et amandes caramélisées, mendiants, aux éclats de violettes...) Confiseries : pâtes de fruits, guimauves traditionnelles, caramels, nougats, gommes... Pour un pause café : mini-tablettes, pâtes à tartiner noisette, confitures, crème de marrons... Produits de saisons : moulages de Pâques et garniture maison, truffes et guinettes de Noël, marrons glacés... Un savoir-faire artisanal réalisé dans son laboratoire, visible de la boutique.

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.

From the owner: Pâtisserie - Pains - Biscuiterie - Chocolaterie - Salon de thé…read more "Les BULLES" délicieux choux crumble garni d'une crème légère. Croustillante, onctueuse & savoureuse. Plusieurs parfums à venir découvrir...

Everything about this place is so good!! It's such a cute little store and I've gone every single…read moreday of my trip. They have so many options for bread and pastries and sandwiches and everything I've tried is insanely good, particularly their baguettes and chocolate croissants. The staff is so kind and welcoming and I can't recommend this place enough!

Items Selected: Gateau Basque…read moreWinter Fruit Clafoutis Financier Butter Croissant Canele Madeline Apple Tart Located not far from a culinary arts center as well as several stores selling artisan goods both edible and not, those unaware of Bordeaux's bakeries may pass right by the bright red building housing La Fabrique Pains et Bricoles, but for those fortunate enough to enter inside the aroma of burning wood and yeast is but the first of many rewards, the quality of each item tasted setting a standard unrivaled by anywhere else in the city. Focused on old-world technique, the selection of breads varying by day along with a collection of pastries and viennoiserie, it was largely a matter of planning and favorable traffic that saw me arrive just after doors opened at 8am on Monday when bakers were still present, and with most options still warm the question of how much to order was largely that of preferences alongside those of capacity. Undoubtedly a place where anything but a "one of each" order will see desirable items left behind, the prices shockingly low with a total bill of just €10.45 for seven selections akin to robbing the place, it was in a chilly Place Camille Jullian that I sat to partake, first bites of the airy croissant awash with butter as golden flakes fluttered away in the stiff breeze. Taking a unique approach to presentation, the apple 'tart' a delicate finger of stewed fruit between layers of buttery cake with a toothsome texture while the financier was a smooth orb dusted with powdered sugar atop rich nutty notes, those fancying clafoutis should make an early morning visit to La Fabrique Pains et Bricoles a top priority, the version offered in late November a creamy masterpiece with raw sections of citrus and stonefruit on top and cooked bits at the still steaming center. Turning to classics at the end, a Madeline with light lemon as good as any straight from the pan, it should seem obvious that when in Bordeaux the canele is nothing short of mandatory, this version as good as any found outside the restaurant setting while the flawless Gateau Basque was a hearty way to finish, the double layered shell rich with almond flour around a pastry cream center.