pastry shops – Paris by Mouth

Aux Merveilleux de Fred

The specialty at this Lille import are the "Merveilleux" -- mounds of crisp meringue enrobed by whipped cream.

Sebastien Gaudard, formerly of Delicabar -- has taken over this longstanding rue des Martyrs pâtisserie, where he's sticking with the classics.

A favorite for macarons.

Across from his bistro Le Chardenoux, media-loving chef Cyril Lignac now has a pâtisserie in his roster.

This chocolatier and pâtisserie is run by Pierre Cluizel of the renowned chocolate-making family.

Thanks to this pastry shop in the 10th, gluten-intolerant gourmandes can have their gateau and eat it, too.

What: Cream puffs filled to order (nature, chocolat, café)