The best pastry shops Gard

With a wealth of experience working with some of the world's top names in gastronomy, including the Michelin-starred Le Vieux Castillon in Castillon-du-Gard and 16 years at the renowned Noailles patisserie in Nîmes, Alexandre Boudry sublimates flavors with his homemade creations, evolving with the seasons. His favorite is the Marguerisienne, a perfect marriage of delicate orange blossom brioche, cream and smooth vanilla chantilly, and delicious cakes in a variety of flavors.

The patisserie run by Lionel Noailles, a former compagnon du devoir, is well known in Nîmes. And with good reason: the shop windows are packed with quality viennoiseries, tarts, confectionery, chocolates and mignardises! Choose from mendiants, candied fruits, fruit jellies and marrons glacés, as well as nougats and aperitif buffets made to order (and on sale at weekends)! Mr Noailles is creative, meticulous and has a taste for good things. Come and enjoy the sweet treats he has to offer, but beware: on festive days, you won't be alone in the store...

Pastry, breakfast, brunch, café, tea room, ice cream parlour - this establishment, just a stone's throw from the arena, is sure to please. Courtois was founded in 1850, and its decor is inspired by Italian-style theaters. The two ornate interior rooms and the wooden storefront have been listed as historic monuments since 2017. As soon as the first rays of sunshine appear, you can take advantage of the terrace, which offers a pleasant view of the Crocodile Fountain and lets you appreciate the art of living in Nîmes.

Their specialty is croquant, a crunchy, tasty cake. You can choose to eat in or take away, but they don't offer a delivery service. In addition to this main address, Maison Villaret has other bakeries in Nîmes.

In this charming patisserie, a hidden gem run by a passionate pastry chef, sweet delights take center stage! The pastry chef reinterprets French gastronomic classics such as Paris-Brest, Tropézienne and chocolate éclairs. But the real star of this gourmet house is the famous Lingot, a unique creation that's sure to delight sweet tooths! A moist cake, generously filled with raspberry or blueberry jam, and delicately coated with a thin layer of marzipan.

Discover the most emblematic doughnut temple in the USA: the Donut. Founded by a young Franco-American couple just back from Uncle Sam's, they're determined to introduce this sweet delicacy to the people of Nîmes! Homemade, you'll find timeless classics like the sugar donut, as well as more daring ephemeral creations. During our visit, we were able to sample the famous donut with strawberry jam filling and peanut butter glaze, as well as a coconut and milk chocolate donut.

A finalist in the prestigious Meilleur Pâtissier competition in 2015, Anissa Sadaoui has opened her boutique and tea room on the outskirts of the city. The concept: pastries without white or refined sugar and therefore low on the glycemic index. And don't worry, while elegant and sugar-free, Anissa's pastries are finger-licking good! Go straight for the classics: flan, pomme amandine, tout choco, etc. The chef also offers workshops in her open kitchen or by videoconference - register by phone.