Thank you @Karen W … yes, that marzipan was (past tense, unfortunately) breathtakingly good. Slightly coarser and sweeter than other marzipan that I've eaten in the past - and better for it. The round flat pie in the centre of the photo was packed with something resembling mincemeat: a concoction of sultanas, figs, cloves and something else that I just can't identify. It was almost like a sweet chutney but without any trace of vinegar.
The only disappointment was the lack of a medieval eggclair.
I have a weakness for chocolate "eggclairs." I envy you living in France, surrounded by what I imagine has some of the best pastry, etc. Although, we do, or did, have Michel Richard here. Looking at the cakes always made me drool. Would like to fly to Vienna and try the original Sachertorte. I can dream, can't I?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachertorte
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