La Toque Cuivrée Bordeaux canelés

La Toque Cuivrée in Arcachon 

If you're passing through Arcachon or live in the region, don't miss our shop La Toque Cuivrée, located on boulevard Mestrezat, where you can sample our delicacies: Bordeaux canelés! 

From the delicate Bouchée to the tasty Lunch to the generous format of the Gros canelé, explore the Bordeaux canelé in all its forms! It's also the perfect opportunity to discover our other gourmet delights, such as our rosé wine, our Elixir with canelés, our caramels with canelés chips, and an exquisite range of cakes, including the Tourtière Gasconne with apple and our Chocolate Fondant!

La Toque Cuivrée

At the beginning of the 20th century, the canelé resurfaced, with the recipe being taken over and improved. Over time, this pastry became the emblem of the city of Bordeaux.

La Toque Cuivrée played a crucial role in the development of this traditional pastry. It took exceptional expertise and years of experimentation to create the perfect canelé. 

For over 30 years, our establishment has been dedicated to the production and sale of this delicacy, the canelé. A delicious, unmissable speciality of Bordeaux cuisine. By all accounts, our canelés are the best in Bordeaux!

The origins of canelé : 

Its origins go back to the nuns of the Annonciades convent, nestling behind the church of Sainte Eulalie. They collected the wheat from the sacks torn from the boats in the port, as well as the egg yolks from the quays of Chartrons, where the wine was transported, and the egg whites were used to clarify the wine. Rum and vanilla were naturally present on these quays, with Bordeaux a key player in their export. The nuns seized this opportunity to perfect their recipe for 'canelats', now known as 'canelés'.

Unfortunately, the canelats disappeared in 1970 when the nuns were expelled from the convent.

The town of Arcachon : 

Arcachon, the jewel of the Atlantic coast, dazzles with its seaside elegance, lively seafront and bewitching beaches. Nestling on the Arcachon Basin, this town in the Gironde offers a picturesque picture with its Belle Époque architecture and charming villas in the Ville d'Hiver district. Visitors flock here to sample the delights of oyster farming in its oyster beds and enjoy water sports activities. Nearby, the majestic Dune du Pilat offers breathtaking panoramic views. Arcachon also stands out for its cultural and festive events throughout the year. Accessible from Bordeaux, this destination promises a memorable getaway combining tradition, art of living and unspoilt nature.

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How to spell it: canelé or cannelé?

Canelé originated in Bordeaux, at a time when Gascon was still the language traditionally spoken. Until the 20ᵉ century, the term "Canelat" was used to describe this pastry, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. To this day, this spelling with a single occurrence of the "n" has been retained. So we write "canelé" and not "cannelé"! 

Our tips for preserving your canelés!

To prolong the freshness of our pastries, it is essential to keep canelés in the fridge for a maximum of three days. To preserve their crunchiness, it's also a good idea to bake them a little longer. To do this, reheat the canelés in the oven at 220°C for about three minutes.