HUGO & VICTOR, a Paris-based patisserie and chocolaterie run by Mash Life Lab Co., Ltd., will be holding the Festival du Marron for a limited time from October 15th to November 30th, 2020.

Festival du Marron
With chestnut season in full swing, HUGO & VICTOR is finally kicking off its Festival du Marron, using seasonal chestnuts. A chestnut-themed patisserie will be available, including the Mont Blanc "Pavlova Marron" with its unique and innovative design unique to HUGO & VICTOR, and the special "Parfait Mont-Blanc" which allows you to enjoy the combination of chestnut and blackcurrant.

Pavlova Marron 800 yen (excluding tax)

Pavlova Marron
This is an essential item in HUGO & VICTOR's autumn/winter cake lineup. It is said that this pavlova shape was first created in the 1920s for the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. The meringue and fluffy cream are inspired by a ballerina. This patisserie is particularly memorable for its rich yet surprisingly light chestnut vermicelli and the texture of the meringue that melts in your mouth.

Shortcake Marron 750 yen (excluding tax)

Shortcake Marron
This shortcake is wrapped in a dough called "Biscuit Joconde," characterized by the fragrant flavor of almonds and meringue. This Chantilly pastry, made with chestnut cream and paste, contains chestnut cream and crushed chestnuts preserved in syrup. The Madagascar vanilla flavoring combined with the chestnut cream creates an exquisite flavor while retaining the delicate characteristics of the chestnut. This gorgeous pastry is also topped with chestnuts as an artistic decoration.
*Sales will begin on Friday, October 23rd

Parfait Mont Blanc 1,700 yen (excluding tax)

Parfait Mont Blanc
A parfait with an impressive tuile made in the image of lace. The sweetness of the chestnut ice cream and cream goes well with the tartness of the cassis cream. The crisp texture of the meringue and tuile, combined with the accent of caramelized hazelnuts, makes for a parfait that you will enjoy until the very end.
*Only available at the Omotesando Hills store and Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. store
*Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall will sell a mini size for 900 yen (excluding tax)
*Only available at the Omotesando Hills store until November 13th
*Only available at the Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. store and Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall stores until November 23rd

Smoothie marron poire 700 yen (excluding tax)

Smoothie marron poire
Made according to a time-honored recipe, French chestnut cream is combined with yogurt and pear to create a light smoothie. Topped with diced pear and cocoa powder for added texture and flavor.
*Only available at the Omotesando Hills store and Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall store
*Available at the Omotesando Hills store until November 13th
*Available at the Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall store until November 23rd

Financier Marron (Financier Marron) Single item: 400 yen (excl. tax) / Set of 6: 2,380 yen (excl. tax)

Financier Marron
Among the many chestnut processing manufacturers, the French company Financier Marron is said to be overwhelmingly popular. This financier is made with Sabaton's chestnut cream and chestnut paste. Its rich chestnut flavor and aroma complement the almond powder perfectly. The hazelnut topping adds richness and texture to the chestnut flavor, making it even more delicious. The six-piece box contains two Nature, two Chocolat, and two Chestnuts.
*Sales begin November 1st

Marron Glacé (Marron Glacé) 1 piece: From 550 yen (excluding tax)

Marron Glacé
This marron glacé is made with generously sized chestnuts from Avellino, Italy. Made using traditional French methods, the chestnuts are slowly infused with syrup, resulting in a moist, exquisite product with a luxurious aroma and texture. This year's exquisite marron glacé, which allows you to enjoy the natural flavor of the chestnuts, has finally arrived.

●1 piece: 550 yen (excluding tax)
●3 pieces: 1,550 yen (excluding tax)
●6 pieces: 3,000 yen (excluding tax)
●15 pieces: 7,400 yen (excluding tax)

Marron Glacé Chocolat 1 piece: from 700 yen (excluding tax)

Marron Glacé Chocolat
Nature's Marron The chestnuts used in the glacé are from Avellino, Italy. The bittersweet chocolate covering creates an exquisite marriage of the chocolate's sweetness and the rich flavor and texture of the chestnuts.

●1 piece: 700 yen (excl. tax)
●3 pieces: 2,000 yen (excl. tax)
●6 pieces: 3,900 yen (excl. tax)
●15 pieces: 9,500 yen (excl. tax)

About HUGO & VICTOR

Hugue Pouget
HUGO & VICTOR was founded in Paris in 2010 as a sweets brand inspired by cultures such as art and literature, as well as a commitment to quality ingredients. Chef pastry chef Hugues Pouget places the utmost importance on ingredients, traveling the world himself to create innovative sweets using the fresh ingredients and seasonal fruits he finds there. This is Paris' most modern patisserie and chocolate shop, offering seasonal creations that sublimate classic recipes into innovative designs. The brand name was inspired by the 19th century French literary figure Victor Hugo.

Website: http://www.hugovictor.jp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HugoVictorJapan
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【Store Information】

HUGO & VICTOR Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Store
■HUGO & VICTOR Omotesando Hills Store
Address: 1F Omotesando Hills Main Building, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Phone number: 03-6434-0912
■HUGO & VICTOR Isetan Shinjuku Store
Address: B1F Isetan Shinjuku Main Building, 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Phone number: 03-3352-1111
■HUGO & VICTOR Atre Ebisu Store
Address: 3F Atre Ebisu Main Building, 1-5-5 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Phone number: 03-5475-8307
■HUGO & VICTOR Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall Store
Address: 2F Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall, 1-1-3 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Phone: 052-566-6203
■HUGO & VICTOR Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. Store
Address: 1F Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. New Building, 2-5-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-6281-9682



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