Classic French macarons！ 7 must-visit patisseries in Paris

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When we talk about French pastries, do you, like us, immediately think of macarons? The pastry that best represents France and drives pastry lovers wild—macarons—are an absolute must-try during your trip to France. Here are 7 fantastic macaron shops in Paris you shouldn’t miss！

The perfect macaron has distinct layers of flavor. Its delicate, lightweight texture makes you nervous about ruining its flawless appearance with just a slight mishandling—some say macarons are like a girl’s heart, easily shattered. But once you take a bite, the crisp outer shell gives way to a soft interior, creating a luscious, slightly chewy mouthfeel with a rich aroma that’s simply irresistible.

Unique flavors．PIERRE HERMÉ

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Pierre Hermé is a world-renowned French macaron specialist, attracting countless visitors. You’ve likely heard of it before—it’s practically a household name. The brand is especially famous for its seasonal and uniquely flavored macarons, winning over customers with bold flavor combinations that reinterpret classic desserts and capture everyone’s attention.

Address: 72 rue Bonaparte, 6th arrondissement
Business hours: Daily 10 AM to 7 PM

A century-old macaron legend．LADURÉE

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Ladurée, a classic French macaron institution with a 150-year history since its founding, is hailed as the world’s premier luxury patisserie for macarons. You can find its stores all over the globe, often located in high-end department stores and shopping malls.

Ladurée is on the pricier side, but its exquisitely crafted macarons deliver a truly remarkable layered flavor experience. With numerous branches in Paris, we especially recommend the one on the Champs-Élysées. Its opulent décor and quintessentially French elegant ambiance offer the perfect setting for a delightful girly afternoon tea—you won’t be disappointed.

Address: 75 avenue des Champs-Elysées, 8th arrondissement
Business hours: Daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 PM.

Paris’s top pick．CARL MARLETTI

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Founded by the renowned pastry chef from the nearby Café de la Paix near the Paris Opera, Carl Marletti is a highly celebrated patisserie in Paris. Its lemon tart is even ranked as the best in the city.

Carl Marletti’s pastries are crafted with near-perfect attention to detail, elevating French desserts to new heights. His macarons—known for being particularly tricky to make—are exceptionally refined in taste. Visitors to Paris shouldn’t miss this patisserie, where prices are also quite reasonable.

Address: 51 rue Censier, 5th arrondissement
Business hours: Tue–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–1:30 PM

Matcha lovers, take note！SADAHARU AOKI

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The head pastry chef at Sadaharu AOKI is Aoki, a Japanese baker who came to France in 1991 to study French patisserie. His Japanese heritage shines through in the shop’s desserts.

He seamlessly blends Japanese matcha culture into French pastries without any sense of discord, earning widespread acclaim even among locals. In 2005, he won the French Macaron Championship with his matcha macaron. If you’re a fan of both matcha and macarons, Sadaharu AOKI is the perfect choice for you！

Address: 35 rue de Vaugirard, 6th arrondissement
Business hours: Tue–Sat 11 AM to 7 PM, Sun 10 AM to 6 PM, closed Mon

A unique spot．ARNAUD LARHER

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Arnaud Larher’s macarons are also outstanding, with a wide and distinctive selection of classic and creative flavors. Interestingly, while most patisseries price macarons by quantity, Arnaud Larher weighs them—a truly unique approach！

Address: 53 Rue Caulaincourt, 18th arrondissement
Business hours: Tue–Sat 10 AM–7:30 PM, Sun 10 AM–1 PM

A chocolate paradise．JEAN PAUL HEVIN

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Jean Paul Hevin is a wildly popular chocolate specialty store in Paris, offering a wide variety of chocolate desserts. Their chocolate macarons are sure to delight any chocolate enthusiast！

Address: 231 rue St. Honoré, 1st arrondissement
Business hours: Monday to Saturday 10 AM–7:30 PM; chocolate sticks available Monday to Saturday from noon to 7 PM

French charm．CARETTE

Carette has locations in both the 16th arrondissement at the Palais de Chaillot and in the Marais district at Place des Vosges. You can enjoy classic French macarons while admiring the iconic Eiffel Tower, or soak in the aristocratic ambiance along the arcades surrounding Place des Vosges.

Address: 4 Place du Trocadero, 16th arrondissement
Business hours: Weekdays 7 AM to 11:30 PM, holidays: 7:30 AM to 11:30 PM