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About

L'histoire de Maison Augustine

Bonjour, I’m Charline, the French pastry chef behind Maison Augustine.
Here, you can discover the story behind my little atelier, my journey from France to Newcastle, and the passion that inspires every mini French dessert I create. You’ll also find a selection of beautiful features and articles written about Maison Augustine by local newspapers and online magazines, celebrating the heart and craft behind what I do.

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​My journey with food began in France, where I launched my first food truck in 2014, serving fresh homemade meals. That passion led me to open my own restaurant in 2017, where I deepened my love for refined, thoughtful cooking.

In 2018, my partner and I moved to Australia to start a new chapter.

 

By 2020, I had created French Faves, a project that brought French cakes to life at local markets around Newcastle. In 2021, I opened a pâtisserie in Broadmeadow, a warm, vibrant space filled with buttery aromas and loyal customers. It was a beautiful chapter, but one I had to close due to health reasons.

Now, in 2025, I’ve chosen to return to my roots: baking from home, on a smaller scale but with even greater intention. Maison Augustine is the natural evolution of everything I’ve learned, a refined, elevated version of what I love most.

Here, I focus on creating petits fours: delicate, handcrafted French mignardises made in small batches. Every piece is designed to surprise and delight, elegant, and never overly sweet. My recipes celebrate the integrity of high-quality ingredients and the beauty of precision.

Each box from Maison Augustine is a curated tasting experience, whether you're hosting, gifting, or simply indulging in something beautiful just for yourself.

This is not a retail bakery. Orders are made in advance and picked up (or delivered) by appointment only. It allows me to keep every creation fresh, personal, and intentional.

Thank you for being here and for supporting this new chapter.

Featured by HUNTERhunter

Curious to learn more about Maison Augustine?
Read the beautiful feature written by HUNTERhunter and discover the story behind my mini French desserts. 

"Say oui to dessert: Handcrafted petits fours have landed in Newcastle"

Words and photos: Laura Nierengarten


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Modern French Patisserie,

made to order in Newcastle - NSW.

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