The fenetra is a Toulouse-only almond and citron pastry of a meringue base topped with apricot jam, candied citron and ground almonds. Reservations recommended in season.
The fenetra dates to the medieval Toulouse fair of the same name held around Toussaint (All Saints). The pastry combines almonds (a southwestern crop), apricot jam (preserved summer fruit) and candied citron. The recipe nearly disappeared in the 20th century and was revived by Toulouse patisseries in the 1990s. La Bonbonniere and Maison Pillon are the modern reference makers.
3 editor picks for Fenetra de Toulouse in Toulouse, ranked by editorial score. All Toulouse signature dishes · Fenetra de Toulouse across every city.
Maison Pillon ★ 4.5
carmes · 2 Rue Ozenne, 31000 Toulouse
Maison Pillon on Rue Ozenne is the canonical Toulouse patisserie and chocolatier since 1967, famed for crystallised violet candy and the cachous de Toulouse.
La Boulangerie Saint-Georges ★ 4.5
saint-georges · 6 Place Saint-Georges, 31000 Toulouse
La Boulangerie Saint-Georges on Place Saint-Georges has stood since 1840; since 2005 baker Francois Le Galo runs it and the shop is on the 100-best list.
La Bonbonniere ★ 4.1
capitole · 16 Rue Lapeyrouse, 31000 Toulouse
La Bonbonniere on Rue Lapeyrouse is a long-running Toulouse patisserie and chocolate shop with house-made saint-honore, eclairs and chocolate truffles.