Maison Christian Faure firmly believes in this quote from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: Make life a dream, and the dream, reality. Our history is a family adventure, full of love and laughter –because that is what it takes to build anything!- Guided by the philosophy of knowledge transfer and a genuine passion felt in every gesture and decision.more...See more text
What you'll find: a parlour and a shop displaying pastries, candies, croissants, cakes and house-made ice cream, to eat in or take away. There are also a pastry school and catering services for wedding receptions, corporate events or other occasions. Their story: French chef Christian Faure was designated a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (One of the Best Craftsmen in France) and has worked at the Royal Palace in Monaco and at prestigious hotels. Showered with awards, including World's Best Pastry Chef, he opened his own shop and pastry school in Montreal in August of 2013.
Maison Christian Faure not only serves up some delicious varieties of éclairs – the traditional, the chocolat noisette, the vanilla strawberry – but they’ll even teach you how to make ‘em. The on-site pastry school offers lessons for all ages and levels. What better way to spend a few wintry nights?
A warmly-lit, friendly, neighbourhood café is the perfect place to recharge throughout the day. These local spots range from quick service takeouts to full-fledged hangouts complete with Wi-Fi, tables and food menus meant to attract students and mobile workers alike. Find your new destination at one of these 10 Montreal cafés.