this place embodied everything I dreamt of when it came to French pastries! the hazelnut cake…read more(pictured) might be the single best pastry I've had - my family came back here twice because we needed it again. the macarons were great too!

Most of the time I can pass up a macaroon. Not here. They had two different ones that lured me…read morein. A cassis and a lemon. Both had the delicate delicious crunch and the fillings were more fruit than sickeningly sweet. The entire shop is a treat to the eyes. The macaroons are in the very front, but if you venture to the back you can see some of their other creations. They are all beautiful. When i'm back in Lyon, this will be one of my stops to take care of a sweet craving.

A small macarons and chocolatier spot with fun flavor combos…read more We tried the Passionfruit one and the flavors were very well-balanced. The texture was also spot on. Could easily eat many more!

Went there to get macaron…read more Cute place. Friendly staff. Flavour not that special. The meringue part of the macaron is pretty simple... nothing substantial compared to Pierre Herme / Seve

A tiny shop but full of literal eye candy, tiny jewels of desserts, cakes ... and macarons! My…read morefamily is passionate about these delicate (but difficult) pastries and we're always eager to try them. I brought home an assortment of 16. Overall, they were quite good, though some uneveness as to texture of the cookies: some were perfect in crumb and moistness, but others were either a tad dry or a bit gummy. Perfection in macarons is hard to achieve, but Bouillet came pretty close! (though I think Pignols nearby, does nail it!)

They have many tasty and beautiful looking pastries here and nice service too. I must admit, of the…read more5 macaroons I tried here, I have had better, but, their caramel one was outstanding. They have some other interesting flavor combinations I would try next time including apricot and thyme. Relative to how highly priced macaroons are in the US, the pricing here was very fair. I would definitely return.

The 3 star is mostly for the taste of the candy, not a big fan but definitely one of lyon's…read moretraditional candies. The store is neat and colorful, staff did a great job explaining. They also have samples to try out

Okay by American standards, but I expect more in France. The praline brioche seems to be the thing…read moreto get here, but it's not worth going out of your way for.

Delicious coconut ice cream. Long line so you know it's good. Pay first and then go to 2nd line to…read moreplace order. Line goes fast.

One of my favorite gelato shops ever. It's a bit pricey, but the quality of Terre Adelice makes it…read moreworth the value. They use only use regional whole milk, and their fruit ingredients represent 60-70% of those sorbet and ice cream flavors; plus, everything is organic. I ordered the strawberry sorbet and caramel gelato. They were so good that if I were to return to Lyon, I'd be torn if I want to reorder the same flavors or try new ones. They also have an adjoining small cafe area that serves up crepes and coffee. Credit cards are accepted.

Excellent service by a young girl on morning who was professional and very friendly…read moreThe place is charming and the pastries are excellent Especially for my breakfast the brioche aux pralines and the hot chocolate was also divine..!! Do not miss this place .. A GEM

Sometimes things look a lot better than they taste and this is one of those :-) I believe it is a…read morechain of pattiseries in Lyon. You see the name in many shops around town and I assume it's an old Lyon business. The pastries here look absolutely amazing but unfortunately fail to deliver on taste. I tried the Mille Feuille and whilst it looked amazing the pastry was not so flaky and the filing lacked the hard hitting vanilla flavour. The Mille feuille is the one pastry that is my benchmark for French pattiseries and unfortunately this place did not deliver. The milk chocolate eclair was similarly great looking but lacked flavour. All in all an ok place for coffee or buying some dessert / pastries :-)

Items tasted: Coffee Éclair…read morePraline tartelette Baba Au Rhum Cream Puff Praline Brioche Tarte Tatin Paris Brest Cherry Clafoutis Chocolate Religeuse Selected for post-lunch snacks before packing up for a trip to Valence largely as a result of its location close to Café Comptoir Abel, it was admittedly with little knowledge of Tixier & Marechal that I entered the small shop on Rue Vaubecour, yet once again demonstrating that almost any Parisserie in France is prone to impress when compared to all but the very best in America a selection of nine items ranging from petit-fours to things far more substantial proved almost universally outstanding, the low price of just 16.40€ presenting perhaps the best deal in all of Lyon when taking into account both the variety and quality entailed. Listed officially as "Patisserie d'Ainay, Maison Tixier Marechal" on the signage outside, and during this visit staffed by a lone young woman whose bright smile and fledgling English were more than enough to assist in assembling a sizable order that saw some bites left over for breakfast the next day, it was just after 14h00 that my entry found the selection still extensive and although at first questioning whether all would prove fresh nearly eight hours after opening the first bites of a small roll of praline studded brioche set aside almost all doubts, the sugar lacquered exterior still crisp while the inside unfolded in wisps of yeast, butter, and eggs. Moving next to a small rosy tart, the flavor nearly identical to that of the brioche with a butter crust inspiring hope for things to come, a quartet of choux based pastries were soon to follow - the tiny éclair unfortunately proving a touch soggy while the cream puff, Religeuse, and ring shaped Brest were the very definition of excellence, the chocolate mousse admittedly quite rich when paired to a topping of ganache, while both the vanilla custard and hazelnut cream offered robust flavor despite the sort of lightness only achieved by those willing to invest time and effort in the craft. Enjoying yet another baba, this one a small version with alcohol almost entirely replaced by sugar syrup beneath a raspberry plus a dollop of cream, it was onward to one of the best tarte tatins served outside a fine dining establishment that the tasting progressed and yet as good as the caramelized apples atop a flaky crust truly were not a single item tasted prior could stand up to the pudding-soft clafoutis, the preparation so authentic that the custard was baked golden despite a center still jiggling, the cherries still featuring their pits offered in such a quantity that they comprised nearly 2/3 of the slice.

So, living in the US, I'm definitely not used to visiting bakeries. But I'm really into bread, and…read moreI was reeealllly into this bread! I knew that finding an artisan bakery was key, and luckily this location was close to my apartment. Madison Eric Kayser didn't disappoint! Delicious breads and desserts. We visited a few days in a row, and my husband really enjoyed the pizza-like focaccia. I preferred the baguette sandwiches. Like a sign on the wall reads, good bread makes good sandwiches! I'd highly recommend stopping by!

I love French bakeries and these place is partly the reason why. I tried their pistachio scone,…read morecannele, and macarones. There macarones were epic. The insides were soft and just the right amount of chewiness. The outside shell was crunchy. Come here for the macarones. Se Bonne. :)

Exceptional experience at L'institut. We booked reservations in advance. From the moment we walked…read morein, the service was top notch. They took our coats before we were brought to our table. Our waiter was knowledgeable about the each dish, and wine pairing. The food was impeccable. The mushroom appetizer in particular was amazing - I didn't know mushrooms could taste so good! The restaurant is decorated in a way that isn't "loud" but feels luxurious.

Was passing thru Lyon France and wanted a light bistro lunch. Found this place in one of the town…read moresquares. Was very good. Nice salads, beef tartare, and a couple of glasses of Chablis on a perfect day in France. Service was very good.

Only for macaron review…read more Staff was friendly. Hello? You had me at Gorgonzola macaron. The meringue has more density to it. More substance just like the filling and flavour too. Foie too! Tomato... love it

Fig pastry with pear compote and crème - Deliciousness without it being too sweet…read more Rose Macaron - perfection SAVORY Macaron (foie gras)