Meert, Vieux Lille, 27 rue Esquermoise (03.20.57.07.44/www.meert.fr). Open 9.30am-7.30pm Tue-Fri; 9am-7.30pm Sat; 9am-1pm, 3-7pm Sun. Vintage pâtissier and chocolatier Meert is famous for its wonderful gauffres fourrés, waffles stuffed with vanilla cream, which have been made on the premises since 1849, although others also rave about the stripy tigrés and bitter chocolate tart.

Momentum displays furniture, ceramics, textiles and other locally designed homewares. Chocolates and sweets at Meert are showcased in an enchanting early 19th-century former pharmacy. Stop by its tearoom to try the renowned gaufres (waffles) with Madagascan vanilla, or visit the gourmet restaurant here.

A true Lilloise institution founded in 1761, Méert is the home of the famous gaufre fourée, a thin and airy waffle filled with a subtle hint of vanilla cream.

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If you’re travelling from Paris you might already be familiar with La Maison Méert, which has locations in Le Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. However, the historic chocolaterie et confiserie was actually founded in Lille back in 1849, when a Belgian named Monsieur Méert bought a sweet shop and ice-cream parlour at 27, rue Esquermoise. But it’s the previous owner Monsieur Rolloz who we can thank for the building’s intricate and impressive décor, after he commissioned architect César Benvignat to give his business a luxurious new look.

But first a history lesson: because hardly any other speciality in Lille looks back on such a long tradition as the famous waffles from Méert, which even supplied the Madagascan vanilla-filled delicacies, invented in 1849, to the royal family in nearby Belgium for a while. I have a happy memory of the waffles from an earlier trip to Lille and don’t want to miss out on them this time either. So I drop by the shop in Rue Esquermoise, which along with a wonderfully historic tearoom, in the meantime also owns a restaurant.

Just exquisite, this is the patisserie of fantasies: fabulous Belle Epoque exterior, windows twinkling with gemstone-coloured gourmandises; mirrored wedding cake salon; perfectly preserved, gilded shop selling a sugar- addict’s erotic dream of bonbons, marshmallows, fruit jellies, nougats, mendiants and orangettes. Plus of course their famous handmade gaufres, whisper-light waf es lled with secret recipe Madagascan vanilla cream. I want to live here forever when I’m an ancient, my hair matching the fragrant lilac tea.

La pâtisserie Méert, qui nous régale de sublimes gaufres depuis les années 1850 ; Aux Merveilleux de Fred, avec sa boutique originelle au cœur du Vieux-Lille ; ou encore le marché de Wazemmes et ses 400 étals où l’on trouve tous les produits locaux. Après avoir fait ses courses, on file dans l’un des bars des alentours qui font aussi partie du folklore local (Le Relax, Les Tilleuls...) et avant de partir, on fait un petit détour par la délicieuse brocante toute proche, à l’ombre de l’église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul.

For a toothsome snack between meals, you should try Meert (27 Rue Esquermoise; meert.fr), a 17th century tearoom and patisserie that is much in demand most times of the day (in other words, prepare to queue). This pastry shop dates back to the 1760s and enjoys a justified reputation for producing the country’s best waffles. The shop’s USP is their gaufres, tiny slivers of chewy waffles filled with either their ‘classic’ (Madagascan vanilla) or seasonal ingredients (including blackberry pepper and speculoos cream).

Mentionné dans tous les guides touristiques du monde, vous ne pourrez pas manquer l’emblématique enseigne Meert qui a ouvert ses portes en 1677, ce qui en fait de loin le plus ancien salon de thé de la ville. Le service est luxueux et leur fameuse gaufre fine à la vanille a suffit à la réputation de l’établissement. Ne vous découragez pas face à la file d’attente qui s’allonge souvent devant leur enseigne, soyez patients, on vous assure que cela en vaut le coup!

This iconic Lille tea-room and bakery dates back to 1761 – and is one of the oldest culinary institutions in the city. Inside, it’s a rococo wonderland of ornate cornicing, spiralling wrought iron, and fantastical arched windows that serve as a backdrop to their exquisite patisserie counters. The sweet-shop area at the front is the most magical, with its old-world apothecary style counters and glass shelves filled with jams, teas, sweet treats and confectionery.

Meert is one of France’s oldest chocolate shops and has been operating since 1849 in a building that looks like an upmarket pharmacy for chocoholics. The old town premises are broken up into 3 parts, the cake store to the left, chocolate to the right and a café out the back. Meert are famous for their filled waffles but these weren’t to my taste – the vanilla stuffing was scrummy but the waffle casing seemed dry and I was surprised to find they serve them cold.

We quickly got busy, wandering the small streets of Vieux Lille (noteworthy are Rue Esquermoise, Rue de la Monnaie and Rue des Vieux Murs) and popping our heads into the many patisseries and chocolatiers dotting the streets (Guillaume Vincent and Meert). We grabbed our souvenir (a small print) from Alain Buyse Sérigraphe d'Art on Rue des Vieux Murs. Though parts of the city are industrialized and gritty, the parts that are quaint really are as good as it gets.

S’il y a bien un endroit où vous devez impérativement vous rendre pour déguster de merveilleuses gaufres, c’est bien sûr chez Méert !. Cette véritable institution lilloise est réputée pour sa fabrication de gaufres, dont la recette est gardée secrète depuis des siècles. Réalisées à partir d’ingrédients de haute qualité, vous fondrez forcément de bonheur devant ces belles gaufres fourrées à la vanille, ou aux goûts divers qui varient selon les saisons.

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Meert c’est tout d’abord un salon de thé avec de fameuses gaufres à la vanille, réputées succulentes. La boutique est également, en elle-même, un petit joyau de l'architecture ancienne ; et l'enseigne pour finir est un fleuron du savoir faire, transmis de génération en génération depuis plus de deux cent cinquante ans. Mais ce n’est pas tout, l’enseigne a aussi ouvert un restaurant et l’été, propose un stand de délicieuses glaces artisanales.

L’histoire d’amour entre Lille et la glace a démarré au XVIIIème siècle avec les débuts de la Maison Méert. D’abord réputée pour ses confiseries et chocolats, la Maison Méert est devenue rapidement incontournable pour les amateurs de glaces et pâtisseries. Méert est aujourd’hui une institution lilloise de la glace et des desserts glacés et fait toujours partie des meilleures pâtisseries de Lille et des meilleurs chocolatiers de Lille.

Lieu mythique du Nord, profitez d’un moment de gourmandise dans ce salon de thé aux ornements dorés. Farandole de gâteaux au chocolat et autres tartes au citron, ribambelle de thés maison, défilé de gaufres fourrées à la vanille… précieux délices qui en font sa renommée. Vous sortirez de ce temple des saveurs sucrées en laissant derrière vous sa façade somptueuse, convaincu de sa légitimité établie au fil des siècles.

Those with a sweet tooth have been swooning over the windows at 27 Rue Esquermoise as far back as 1761. Before indulging in the famous vanilla waffles, head to the back of the store, which occupies a listed building. There, Tom Truy-Courties – not even 30 years old – is busy tantalising taste buds with his sardine rolls, onion tatin with vergeoise sugar, and roast pig with smoked eel...

Peut-on vraiment parler de gaufres à Lille sans mentionner Méert ?. C’est tout simplement l’institution sucrée de la ville. Nichée dans une somptueuse boutique de la rue Esquermoise, cette maison fondée en 1761 est célèbre pour ses gaufres fines fourrées à la vanille de Madagascar, à la fois croustillantes et fondantes, dont la recette est jalousement gardée depuis plus de deux siècles.

L'histoire gourmande de Méert, café très agréable et de classe, débute dans la seconde moitié du XVIII siècle, quand le chocolatier Delcourt s'installe à Lille et donne lieu à une véritable révolution pâtissière dans la ville. Aujourd'hui, cette salle de thé-boutique est populaire pour ses délicieux gâteaux et viennoiseries, même si la "star" est la gaufre: la meilleure de Lille.

This is certainly one of the better-known food destinations of Lille, but one filled with history, and it remains the perfect tea-time spot. In this authentic Lille institution, you find yourself surrounded by superb period décor, but also the beautiful (and no less delicious!) pastries. Don’t forget to leave with a souvenir box of the famous Méert waffle cookies, it is a must!

It’s time to head back to Lille to catch the train home, but not before one final chance to push gluttony to its limits at local institution Meert. This genteel, century-old tearoom serves up its renowned waffles, made to a recipe that remains a closely guarded secret, in the boujiest of settings. The lavish interiors are matched only by the majesty of their cake selection.

Cette pâtisserie est une institution Lilloise, un peu comme Laduré pour les Parisiens. La boutique propose des pâtisseries mais également des chocolats et autre confiseries, mais tout le monde vient pour les gaufres, qui sont toutes fines et garnies d’une crème à la vanille pour la recette traditionnelle. Ce n’est pas donné (3 euros la gaufre !) mais c’est typique.

Tu la connais sûrement pour sa gaufre emblématique… Je te parle de la Maison Méert, un lieu incontournable à Lille. À la fois boutique, confiserie, restaurant et salon de thé, tu y trouveras des délices sucrés et salés. En été, nombreux sont les Lillois à se presser à leur stand de glaces et de sorbets, situé juste devant leur boutique dans la rue Esquermoise.

If you only have room for one dessert in Lille, make it Méert’s signature gaufre (waffle). It’s said that King Leopold I, Charles de Gaulle and Winston Churchill graced the patisserie hall with its original Louis XVI decor and green facade dating to the early 18th century. It’s an old-fashioned, almost magical candy shop that leaves you absolutely slack-jawed.

Finally, a stop by Méert means that a sampling of Lille’s authentic food has been accomplished. This waffle house and tea room is famous for its Madagascar vanilla gaufres (waffles) which they have been making since 1677. With an almost mythical reputation—many a food writer and critic has raved about these baked delights—the gaufres are thin but crispy.

A refined salon de thé and patisserie, Méert specialises in its own finely griddled waffle, filled with decadent vanilla buttercream. Both Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle were said to be fans. If you’re just visiting the ornate boutique, you can choose waffles with a variety of fillings, from vanilla to chestnut, speculoos biscuits or pistachio.

No visit to Lille would be complete without visiting this famous French institution: Meert. Opening in 1761, this humble sweet shop has transformed into a legendary patisserie, providing delicious, sugary treats for the likes of King Leopold and Lille’s own Charles de Gaulle who was a huge fan of the famous ‘Meert’ gaufre. Come and give into temptation!

Being located just across the border of Belgium means that one of the many culinary delights Lille is known for is its chocolate. While there are several fine dessert shops in Lille, Méert is an institution. Renowned for its chocolate masterpieces, Méert made a name for itself in the 18th century thanks to the intricate edible details of each treat.

Méert, the city’s oldest coffee shop, is a true place of history and tradition. Méert is perhaps best known for their exquisite Madagascar vanilla waffle, a decadent treat that’s become a hallmark of luxury. Beyond the waffles, Méert tempts visitors with an array of chocolates, teas, sweets, and coffee that can be savored on-site or taken home.

Afternoon tea is best at Meert in the old town, tasting one of their creamy filled waffles. Winston Churchill, General de Gaulle and Jackie Kennedy loved their hint of Madagascan vanilla…Its iconic and evocative facade a favorite for photographers. As evening falls, the Grand Place will start to fill with people enjoying their aperitif.

Finally, no visit to Lille is complete without a stop at Meert, where handmade gaufres (waffles) are pressed wafer-thin between a smear of flavored cream. The original flavor is vanilla, but the citrus cream offers the best balance of flavors. Enjoy them inside the Art Deco coffee shop, or take a carefully wrapped package home.

Wait in the queue for a table at Méert, France’s oldest patisserie, which opened in 1677, although now it’s also a tea salon. Enjoy gaufres (mini waffles) filled with almond paste — although the éclairs are pretty spectacular too — in the frothy gilt-and-mirrored Louis XIV surroundings (cakes from £3.50; meert.fr).

For a little treat, I recommend stopping by Meert, the famous pâtisserie known for its waffles 🧇. And if you love art, the Palais des Beaux-Arts is just a short walk away and costs around €7 to enter. Vieux-Lille in autumn is absolutely magical, with the cool air, the cozy vibe, and so much history to soak in.

Mentioned in all the touristic guides of the world, Meert 1677 is the oldest coffee shop in Lille. It is its luxury service and delicious vanilla fine waffles that made the reputation of the house. We will warn you that you will most definitely have to wait in a queue with the tourists, but this is worth it.

If you still have room for dessert after lunch, be sure to head to Patisserie Méert, which is located in the Old Town and boasts the status of being the oldest patisserie shop in town. Founded in 1761, there is a café within the establishment or alternatively you can pick up their sweet treats to take away.

This established company has been making delicious cakes and pastries in the heart of the city since 1958. From decadent Paris-Brest treats made with cream-filled choux pastry and hazelnut pieces. To creamy mousses that melt in the mouth, their patisseries offer a supremely delightful experience.

A true Lille institution, Meert owes its success to its incredible Madagascar vanilla waffles. UNMATCHED, they are of a magical softness. We could eat them endlessly (if their price was within our budget!) But the worst part is that ALL their cakes and pastries WITHOUT EXCEPTION are excellent!.

Une publication partagée par Méert (@meert_lille) le 20 Nov. 2015 à 1 :35 PST. Those with a sweet tooth have been swooning over the windows at 27 Rue Esquermoise as far back as 1761. Before indulging in the famous vanilla waffles, head to the back of the store, which occupies a listed building.

Meert (27 rue Esquermoise) – When we asked for advice on where to go in Lille, readers, friends and random people on Twitter, all mentioned Meert. It was definitely worth the buzz (and tweets!). Meert actually falls into both categories, as it is both a tearoom/restaurant and a shop.

But beyond the sweet treats, the restaurant also boasts a menu full of classic French dishes with a modern twist. I ordered the salmon and scallops, which were cooked to perfection. And for dessert, I had the Exotic, a sweet yet tangy pastry made from mango, pineapple, and almonds.

The House of Meert was built in 1761, with vanilla waffle at the origin of its resounding success. Chef Truy-Courties offers rich and gourmet dishes, such as: truffle risotto, Mayenne duck, Caesar salad, and numerous more. Every product is carefully chosen, and local.

Founded in 1761, Méert is one of the most famous patisseries in Lille. Here, they make Gaufre Fourrée de Lille, a delicate and thin waffle sandwich filled with vanilla cream. It was a favourite of royalty and of illustrious Lille native President de Gaulle.

A tearoom, restaurant and a shop all in one, this place is a goldmine for foodies of every kind. It’s well-known because of its wafers filled with sugar, butter and vanilla from Madagascar called Gaufres. Hook yourself up with one, you’ll never look back.

Pâtisserie Méert: If you’re going to visit only one pastry shop in Lille, make it Pâtisserie Meert. It’s been open since 1677, and during its long history has served kings, viceroys, and generals. It’s famous for its waffles filled with Madagascar vanilla.

A tearoom, restaurant and a shop all in one, this place is a goldmine for foodies of every kind. It’s well-known because of its wafers filled with sugar, butter and vanilla from Madagascar called Gaufres. Hook yourself up with one, you’ll never look back.

La maison Méert est une pâtisserie immanquable dans le centre de Lille. Elle est notamment connue pour ses superbes gaufres fourrées à la vanille, à gouter absolument !. Si vous pouvez vous le permettre, prenez le temps de manger au restaurant.

The museum was created to commemorate France’s industrial workers during the 1930s. It is mostly a textile botanical garden complemented with ceramics, drawings, paintings, and sculptures. All of these are connected to France’s industrial heritage.

I do like to taste all of the local delights, though, and it doesn’t get more delightful than this pastry shop icon. Méert has been serving up filled waffles since 1849. While they do more than their signature treat, don’t leave without trying one.

If you love chocolate, make sure you go to Maison Méert, one of the oldest chocolate shops in France. It was opened in 1761 by master chocolatier Sieur Delcourt at 27 rue Esquermoise, where one hundred years previously it had been a confiserie.

Their speciality: the Meert waffle, whose recipe has remained unchanged since its creation. This iconic delicacy has made the company famous. Traditionally filled with vanilla, it’s available in a number of flavours, like chicory or speculoos.

If you’re in Lille and love chocolate, you’re in for a treat. Meert is a must-visit destination in Lille. This French chocolate shop is renowned for its chocolate masterpieces, which are popular not only in France but also beyond its borders.

Et non, il n’y a pas que les gaufres qui sont bonnes à se taper le fessier par terre !. L’été, un stand de glaces se tient juste devant l’enseigne. Si vous décidez de faire un mélange vanille-caramel, vous ne répondrez plus de rien.

Elles se déclinent également en citron, pistache, framboise, spéculoos, caramel pécan… il y en a pour tous les goûts !. Il parait même que c'était la gourmandise préférée du plus célèbre des Nordistes : le Général de Gaulle.

Meert est une institution à Lille, connue pour ses gaufres délicieuses. Pour un brunch raffiné dans un cadre élégant, Meert est un choix parfait. Leur menu brunch inclut une variété de pâtisseries et de plats gourmands.

Réunissant un salon de thé, un restaurant et une pâtisserie, Méert est une réelle institution dans la région. Le cadre est magnifique. On peut observer à l’intérieur de la vitrine des pâtisseries à couper le souffle !.

Although the cakes at Meert are gorgeous, the number one attraction is the famous vanilla stuffed waffle. It’s not like a Belgian waffle but more like soft waffle biscuits filled with sweet vanilla cream.

You can’t go here and not visit Meert the chocolate shop, people have been flocking here for the sweets and pastries since 1761. And there’s a reason for that – their desserts and chocolates are sublime.

I visited Meert, patisserie founded in 18th century, and bought a croissant and a palmier aux pistaches. I sat in a cafe and ordered café allongé. These patisseries were délicieux !.

It is famous for its waffles (which in Lille means thin waffles with vanilla cream in the middle) Pâtisserie Méerthttps://www.meert.fr/25-27 Rue Esquermoise, 59000 Lille, France

Entre gaufres, bonbons, chocolats, pâtes de fruits, glaces, et brunch, les enfants et les parents se régalent. Les familles découvrent ce paradis de la gourmandise.

The historic tea room, Meert, is a stone’s throw from the main square and was famously frequented by Charles de Gaulle, the former president of France.

And don’t miss the famous waffles with Madagascan vanilla sugar at Meert (25-27 Rue Esquermoise), a legendary and elegant pâtisserie and tea room.

Les Gaufres Lilloise: visit Pâtisserie Méert’s chic tea room for their famous vanilla waffles, loved by de Gaulle, Churchill and Jackie Kennedy.