{"id":1201,"date":"2013-08-06T00:24:00","date_gmt":"2013-08-05T22:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roadtopastry.com\/blog\/?p=1201"},"modified":"2013-10-21T10:11:47","modified_gmt":"2013-10-21T08:11:47","slug":"patisserie-riederer-a-point-of-reference-in-aix-en-provence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadtopastry.com\/blog\/pastry-shops\/patisserie-riederer-a-point-of-reference-in-aix-en-provence","title":{"rendered":"P\u00e2tisserie Riederer: a point of reference in Aix-en-Provence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some time ago I went on a trip to Aix-en-Provence<\/strong>, about one hour and a half away from where I live (Cannes).<\/p>\n

\"Fountain<\/a><\/p>\n

Aix is very close to Marseille<\/strong>, both geographically and culturally, but the two cities have a totally different atmosphere<\/strong>: Marseille is a big metropolis (it is the second city of France), a bit chaotic and quite, let’s say, easy-going; on the other side, Aix-en-Provence is a small, vibrant city<\/strong> of 130.000 people, of which 40.000 are University students, and its environment is much more refined<\/strong> (sometimes “snob” compared to Marseille, some people say).<\/p>\n

\"Cezanne<\/a><\/p>\n

The city of Aix-en-Provence is inextricably tied in with the name of the artist Paul C\u00e9zanne<\/strong>, but it is also known for its numerous fountains<\/strong> and thermal sources: “Aix” actually comes from the Latin “Aquae”.<\/p>\n

\"Aix-en-Provence00\"<\/a><\/p>\n

While strolling on the main boulevards and the small, pleasant streets of the city centre, it is impossible not to notice the specialty of Aix<\/strong>, which is sold almost everywhere: the Calissons d’Aix<\/strong>, small almond-shaped candies<\/em> made with almond paste, fruit flavours and a white icing on top.<\/p>\n

Could I go to Aix and not eat these famous calissons? Of course not! And that’s why I started hunting for the best p\u00e2tisserie<\/strong> in town.<\/p>\n

I came across P\u00e2tisserie Riederer<\/a><\/strong>, which seemed to be well-known and reputed in Aix.<\/p>\n

\"Patisserie<\/a><\/p>\n

I was actually quite impressed: the shop showcased a wide range of big entremets<\/strong>, which were very colourful, modern and nicely decorated.<\/p>\n

\"Patisserie<\/a><\/p>\n

Also the “mini” versions looked really good and although I was eager to try all of them, I didn’t buy anything since I was 1 hour and a half away from Cannes and couldn’t possibly hope for a creamy cake to hold until my arrival home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Patisserie<\/a><\/p>\n

For this reason, I opted for some calissons<\/strong> (a must)…<\/p>\n

\"Patisserie<\/a>and then I threw myself onto the counter of chocolates<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

So many different types of small squares filled with original fillings<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

\"Patisserie<\/a><\/p>\n

Salted caramel, raspberry, passion fruit, olive oil<\/em>, and even some filling that I still have no clue what it was!<\/p>\n

\"Patisserie<\/a><\/p>\n

My favourite chocolates were those with an unusual combination of flavours: chocolate ganache with coriander and lemon<\/strong>; dark chocolate and rosemary<\/strong>; apricot paste and basil<\/strong>… amazing!<\/p>\n

\"Patisserie<\/a><\/p>\n

I think Riederer<\/strong> is one of the best places in Aix-en-Provence<\/strong> for quality pastry (<\/strong>its executive chef is Philippe Segond, <\/strong>Meilleur Ouvrier de France!), definitely worth a stop<\/strong> if you happen to be in the area!<\/p>\n

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P\u00e2tisserie Riederer<\/strong><\/em><\/address>\n
67, cours Mirabeau<\/em>
\n 13100 Aix-en-Provence<\/em>
\nwww.riederer.fr<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
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\"Patisserie<\/a><\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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