The best pastry shops Aix-En-Provence

Shanty cookies is a crazy and humorous idea that crossed the mind of an Aixoise of Indian origin: to decline small messages on pure butter cookies. Since the very beginning, first in her apartment and now in her manufacturing premises in Vitrolles, Shanty has been producing her pure butter cookies in an artisanal way, plain or with different flavors such as lemon, chocolate, hazelnut... From the dough to the parcel sent by her, she does it all! Give her your message to print, a logo, a drawing: our favorites: "mommy is busy, sweetheart", "looking for a rich brown guy" or "I declare you my laziness"... and now in mini format for a funny aperitif!

This is one of the city's oldest pastry shops, dating back to 1870. A tempting window display and generous pastries with just the right amount of sugar and butter. Whether you come here for melon confit, calissons, biscotins (hazelnuts surrounded by a butter cookie), olives de Provence (almonds surrounded by flaky chocolate) or a tarte au citron (exquisite), you won't be disappointed. The cannelés are extra special, as is the pompe à l'huile, one of the thirteen Christmas desserts. Special mention for the galette des rois. Béchard's frangipane has that little something extra... hazelnut cream, it seems. Too bad, kings only come once a year!

In the Weibel family since 1954, and still one of the best patisseries in Aix! Calissons and macaroons, exquisite mignardises, classic entremets - the showcases of this master chocolatier, ice-cream maker, pastry chef and confectioner are a showcase for gourmet delights. You can sit inside or on the terrace at coffee or tea time. Of course, everything is available to take away, but the strategically-placed shop also allows you to "bader"! On order, we'll make your birthday cakes or the pièce montée for the happiest day of your life.

A provence reference in the area of gourmet gastronomy, the family sign was founded in 1780. As a Pastry Master, the Best worker in France, Philippe Segond put his creative talent at the service of this house from 2013 to 1982, he made his fame beyond our borders. This artisan craftsman has launched a new challenge by creating his new eponymous brand and new recipes. Always manufactured with the requirement that has made its reputation, its new collections offer flavors and textures of character and contrast. Creations that revisitent tradition and sublime taste with modernity. Don't wait to eat on the spot, with a tea or a great coffee, (or to take away) the delicious variations such as Secret of the Sisters, Sage, Storm, Sensation the Snob, the Signature and so many other delicacies that all start with a S! Calissons also make us always melt pleasure…

There are the emblematic Marseillaises and then there are the Aixoises... The navettes, made by Laëtitia in the lab adjoining the store, are different but just as good as their cousins. Flour, butter, eggs, orange blossom: the ingredients are the same for this long, tender, boat-shaped cookie, a commemorative symbol of the arrival of the Saintes Marie on our Provencal shores. Laëtitia adds her biscuit-making touch, and also makes macaroons, almond croquants, canistrelli and olive oil cake.

With its soft textures, colors and flavors, mochi looks like a macaroon without being one. This traditional Japanese pastry has its own workshop-boutique in downtown Aix. Made from rice dough, it is vegan and gluten-free. Several flavors: hazelnut, almond and orange blossom, matcha tea, sesame, red beans. Also iced mochi in tangy lemon yuzu, cherry blossom and blackberry flavors, or the classics: chocolate, pistachio and vanilla. New: Maison Mooks tea room opens at 23 rue Paul Bert.

What a temptation to discover the true Liège delicacy: the waffle. Dorian has taken on the recipe of two brothers from Liège who established this concept in Toulouse. The waffle is available in classic, cinnamon or frangipane dough. You can of course add caramel, whipped cream, cherry, strawberry, banana or ice cream, but let yourself be tempted by the special compositions: the ardéchoise with chestnut cream and whipped cream, or the fondante: a real treat. Go ahead, this beautiful Liègeoise has risen to the challenge with flying colors!