What L'Éclair de Génie is known for
Paris pastry boutique opened in 2012 by chef Christophe Adam in the Marais, devoted entirely to eclairs in rotating, brightly colored flavors like citron, salted caramel, and yuzu.
L'Eclair de Genie was opened in 2012 by pastry chef Christophe Adam on rue Pavee in the Marais, built around a single, hyper-specialized idea: an entire boutique devoted only to the eclair. Adam, who is from Finistere in Brittany, trained at Le Gavroche in London and the Hotel de Crillon before spending years as head pastry chef at Fauchon starting in 1996, where he first began reworking the eclair's classic oblong shape with bold colors and unconventional flavor combinations. His shop's rotating lineup has included citron, pecan, salted caramel, hazelnut, and yuzu eclairs. Adam has been named pastry chef of the year by the Pudlo guide, and the concept expanded into additional shops in Paris and abroad, including Japan, Italy, Russia, and Canada.
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Best for — Christophe Adam's glossy signature éclairs
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