Aux Merveilleux de Fred ; Pastry Shop in Geneva and Lausanne

The Aux Merveilleux de Fred shops are an ode to French indulgence.

Aux Merveilleux de Fred

A Little History

Frédéric Vaucamps is a pastry chef from northern France. In the 1980s, he reinvented a cake close to his heart: the merveilleux. This dessert combines meringue, whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Fred made it lighter and created a unique version. In 1997, he opened his shop in Lille, named “Aux Merveilleux de Fred”. His merveilleux quickly became a must. Then came the cramiques, raisin brioches, and Flemish waffles. Fred blends tradition and know-how in elegant shops, true showcases of the French art of living.

Unique Know-How

Aux Merveilleux de Fred ; Artisan Pastry Chef

An artisan pastry chef, Frédéric Vaucamps puts his skills into recipes where lightness meets indulgence. Each pastry reflects meticulous craftsmanship and great technical mastery. The result: an inimitable flavour. The team is keen to share this know-how with customers. In every shop, the pastry chefs prepare the specialities in front of them, in open workshops. The cakes are baked throughout the day, for guaranteed freshness. The house carefully selects each ingredient for its excellence.

The Merveilleux, a Treat from the North

The merveilleux is a speciality of northern France and Belgium. Two light meringues are joined with whipped cream. The whole thing is then rolled in chocolate shavings or other toppings. The result melts in the mouth, both crunchy and airy. Pastry chef Frédéric Vaucamps has made this dessert famous far beyond his region. His shops now offer it in several flavours.

Aux Merveilleux de Fred

A Sweet Break in Geneva and Lausanne

The name of these meringue treats recalls the Incroyables and Merveilleuses, the dandies of the late 18th century. The shops take their inspiration from this fashionable era, with baroque decor adorned with mirrors and gilding. Through his pastries, Fred passes on a passion for the French art of living. Taking your time, savouring beautiful and good things: it’s all there. It is exactly the kind of shop that wins over true foodies. In Geneva, it is the perfect opportunity to sit down and savour every bite. In Lausanne, the visit is more often a quick one, but always with the same eagerness.

In Geneva, Chou (in French) celebrates choux pastry. In Lausanne, the pastries of Nicolas Flandin (in French) also work wonders.

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