From the owner: Une histoire de gourmands Les Rats et les Coeurs d'Arras, estampillés spécialités arrageoises,…read morepuisent leurs lointaines origines dans l'histoire médiévale de la ville puisque le rat apparaît sur les sceaux et les armoiries de la ville dès le quatorzième siécle. Yannick Delestrez vous accueille dans le cadre tout aussi emprunt d'histoire de son salon de thé pour déguster ses délicates pâtisseries au miel. Mais pas seulement, puisque la maison fait brasserie le midi, épicerie fine et bien sur pâtisserie et boulangerie traditionnelle. Et tout cela, en remplissant chacune de ses fonctions dans les règles de l'art.

My cousin from Lille brought me here to try their popular Merveilleux pastries. The Merveilleux are…read morelike small meringue cakes. I bought a box of assorted minis to try all their flavors. The pastries were crispy on the outside, airy and fluffy on the inside, and not too sweet! A must-try when visiting Lille!

You know the drill, you see a queue around the block and think, "this place must be good" and join…read morethe line. At first we didn't even know what we were queuing for! When we got near we realised it was cake, this makes me happy. We bought a selection of 'merveilleux' which are like little meringues delicately filled. The service was exceptional with the staff working efficiently and in such a friendly manner to serve people quickly. The merveilleux weren't overly sweet which is amazing considering they were like mini meringues! They were beautiful with amazing flavour and I wish I had bought more to bring home, no matter how bashed they would have ended up. Exquisitive and a must visit if you are in the area of the Wazemmes Market.

Fantastic little bakery/ Pastry Shop. We happened upon it by chance as we inhaled the most…read moredelicious scent of bread baking while stopping at the little laundromat on the same square. We got what looked like a Pain du Chocolate, but it also had a touch of cream as well. I wish I had the time and a bigger stomach so I could try everything.