Limited Edition Exclusive Flavors: Three Must-Visit Macaron Specialty Shops in Paris

By Rita

With their delightful appearance and unique taste, macarons instantly bring an overwhelming sense of happiness—how can you miss them when visiting Paris, France? They’re not hard to find on the streets of Paris,even McDonald’s has them.But where are the real historic shops? That’s probably the question travelers most want answered. The travel website About.com has compileda list of three well-known macaron specialty shops in Paris,so if you have the chance to visit Paris, be sure to check them out for a pilgrimage-like experience.

▲ Famous Parisian Macaron Brands (Photo / Ladurée Fan Page)

1. Ladurée
With soft color tones and eye-catching packaging designs, Ladurée can be found in several locations across Paris. Among the many shops, Ladurée has consistently earned high praise from both Parisians and tourists. It offers a wide variety of flavors, including vanilla, pistachio, salted butter caramel, chocolate, as well as fusion flavors such as chocolate and yuzu.

▲ Famous Parisian Macaron Brands (Photo / Pierre Hermé Paris Fan Page)

2. Pierre Hermé
This is another heavyweight macaron brand. Pierre Hermé himself is beloved in the global pastry community and is seen as a competitor to Ladurée. Pierre Hermé features many unique flavors, such as matcha, olive oil, Yuzu (Chinese citrus), licorice, and even pairs them with foie gras. For chocolate macarons, emphasis is placed on origin, using cocoa from places like Peru and Venezuela.

▲ Famous Parisian Macaron Brands (Photo / Jean-Paul Hévin Fan Page)

3. Jean-Paul Hévin
Jean-Paul Hévin is a top-tier Parisian chocolate brand that also holds its own with uniquely flavored macarons, such as fig and mango-coriander flavors. It was once named the best macaron in France by Le Figaro Magazine in 2012.