As you know, Aquitaine is a land of flavors: from Saint-Émilion to duck breast to foie-gras, the region’s specialties include an almost complete menu. Any room left? And just as well, since the pride of Gironde is a pastry: the famous canelés!
A cylindrical caramelized shell, a soft heart flavored with rum and vanilla, a copper mold? We’re talking canelé! Bordeaux Secret has put together a top 5 list of places where you can find this coveted delicacy!
Baillardan and La Toque Cuivrée are still battling it out for first place in the Gironde derby ! In order to satisfy as many people as possible, the editors have chosen the most accessible canelé, but you can be sure that the choice is heartbreaking!
La Toque Cuivrée: the benchmark for canelés
Its name immediately sets the tone: the brand is synonymous with savoir-faire and tradition (according to the copper mold in which the delicious delicacy is fashioned). The strong point of this address is without doubt its price! That’s right, la Toque Cuivrée offers three versions: the bite-size at €0.40, the lunch at €0.50, and the large at €0.70 (only!). It’s not the size that counts… especially since each one has a crunchy shell and a pronounced vanilla flavour that’s particularly indulgent! BREAKING NEWS: it’s now possible to have your cannelés delivered in 24 hours! Why deprive yourself?
📍 41 place Gambetta (and all over Bordeaux)
Baillardran
The reputation of Baillardranwith its conquering, battle-sounding name, is well established! The house also offers the Bordeaux specialty in three sizes (canelé, lunch, bouchée) and suggests three recipes: the traditional, the pure vanilla with organic Madagascar vanilla (Mmmmh) and without rum, or with chocolate ganache for the more curious. The red box crafts all these samples in the purest tradition, with unrivalled expertise. This is undoubtedly the most sophisticated canelé. Presented in its red case, is a perfect accompaniment to our coffee on the Place de la Comédie. So chic!
📍 76 rue Sainte-Catherine (and all over Bordeaux)
Luc Dorin
This Bordeaux speciality stands out for its authenticity at the heart of a patisserie whose core business remains chocolate. It has to be said that Luc Dorin, Grand Master of the Confrérie des canelés, has some ideas up his sleeve. While making sure that the recipe is respected, the artisan confectioner adapts the little Bordeaux flan like no one else. Iced canelés, a creamy spread… A new take on the famous canelé!
📍 149 rue Pasteur
San Nicolas
A must for this renowned pastry shop, the San Nicolas canelé is a must-try treat. A member of the canelés brotherhood, Cyril San Nicolas has revisited this Bordeaux speciality to create his signature dessert. Here, the canelé is topped with a creamy milk chocolate lime, salted butter caramel and vanilla-scented mascarpone chantilly. The kind of madness we love!
📍 11 rue Duffour Dubergier
Brown sugar
Cassonade’s cannelé deserves its place in the ranking. Classic, Vanilla, Vegan, Sugar-free, Discovery, or the Gavé Cannelé cream spread… There’s something for everyone! The house’s strong point? Eco-responsible production, using certified organic or natural ingredients, in molds made in Gironde, in the purest tradition. They are also moving towards a zero-waste approach, offering their cannelés in reusable metal boxes. Crisp on the outside, melt-in-the-mouth on the inside. Who can beat that?
📍 53 Rue St-James
And you, which one makes you melt?