A striking display of ten elaborately crafted French pastries, each crafted with finesse and grandeur, reflecting the lavish essence of the Belle Époque, an era where indulgence and artistry were paramount. From the top left, the first is Pain de la Mecque, a rustic pastry with a cracked, golden surface, followed by Chou grillé, a caramelised choux bun. On the second row, Fanchonnette demi-deuil presents a ring of glossy white domes topped with black dots, beside Madeleine, a classic shell-shaped cake. Below, Chou glacé à la pistache is adorned with green pistachio icing and decorations, paired with Moka, a dome-shaped cake coated in crushed nuts. The fourth row includes Tartelette d’abricots, with a glossy apricot filling, and Tartelette de pêches, covered with a smooth pink peach glaze. Finally, Hérisson resembles a hedgehog with almond spikes, and Espérance is a pistachio-green mound topped with a swirl of icing, completing this ornate assortment. Their intricate designs emphasise the skilled mastery of pastry chefs of the era, transforming these confections into works of art in their own right.