(Last Update: 11.01.2026) If macarons are one of the desserts that come to mind when Paris is mentioned, pasta The first brand that comes to mind is Ladurée It just happens. For me, Ladurée is a very nice place that stands out with the decoration of its shops rather than its desserts. Of course, if you are a sweet lover, Ladurée is a place that will also make you happy.
Ladurée has several branches in Paris But for me the most beautiful ones are the ones you see in this article. Champs-ElyseesIts branch in, A Week in Paris in my book MadeleineThere is also a branch in Boulevard Saint Germain Seine River The branch located between . I didn't go to the others, and frankly I wasn't really curious about them; because these three were always enough for me.
In fact, I always hesitate to go to such famous and touristic places. Okay, they are certainly beautiful, but I am always afraid that I will come across something that has been emptied and has lost its meaning, and the picture in my dreams will be ruined. Ladurée was the same for me, so my first visit here was two years after I settled in Paris, and the result was the fulfillment of my dreams: I liked it very much…
That's why many of my friends who came to Paris Champs-ElyseesWhile taking a tour around , I definitely recommend that they go inside Ladurée and take a look. For some reason, I used to always wait for them at the door, but they wouldn't come in even if I went in. Those who come in - especially girlfriends - come out with a big smile on their faces. Is it because of the beauty of what they see inside or when they turn outside? Champs-ElyseesI don't know if it's because they can't believe they're in; When they are happy, I am happy too.
The story of my first visit to Ladurée is as follows: In December 2014, I decided to celebrate my birthday at Ladurée. If I say celebrating, my dream is not to have cakes and candles, but to go and drink some nice tea or coffee, and eat chocolate macarons with it. I love such games; Although I can go whenever I want, I decide on such a meaningful day, and even if I pass through the door a hundred times until that day, I will not enter. It's a topic, it's entertainment; Every time I pass by he says "not now, on my birthday" there is a waiting, a patience, maybe a game, I don't know.
Then the day came... Actually, the other option was Eiffel TowerI wanted to have dinner in , but I really didn't have the desire to do such a thing. Because there was no need. After a certain age, even celebrating a birthday starts to seem unnecessary; Maybe one day if I manage to pass the age of eighty, that is truly "success"; Then there might be something to celebrate :)
Before my birthday evening Champs ElyseesWe visited the Christmas Market in (We also came here at the time) Christmas Market ), we ate hot "bretzel" there, "bratwurst" in another corner, along with German beer, and in the finale, after sipping our mulled wine, give us your hand to Ladurée...
Every time I pass through the door there is a long queue; I don't understand what people expect or why they wait :) But I'm a lucky guy, once we went there it was completely empty... By the way, a small note: To shop for packages, you enter through the door on the left. If you want to sit inside and eat or drink something, you need to enter through the door on the right. If you're going to wait in line, it's worth paying attention to this...
A nice, smiling officer welcomed us. on the front, Champs ElyseeLuckily, we sat at a table overlooking. Some were eating dinner at tables covered with tablecloths; We said we would only buy dessert and drinks. Well If you wish, you can also have lunch or dinner at Ladurée..
As I said, I'm a classic guy, otherwise I usually drink "earl grey" tea wherever I go. My preference for macarons is always chocolate ones. Sometimes, if I want to go "crazy", then I can choose the ones with coffee :) I also developed a special tactic for eating macarons, first you place them on your palate, then you start to crush them lightly with your tongue, after thirty seconds, my God, what a taste it is :)
The presentation of the tea was nice but it was not very hot. Maybe there's something weird about me, tea will burn your mouth... Luckily, it comes with a teapot, so you have the chance to drink 2-3 cups, it doesn't run out in two sips like coffee.
Although the part facing the front is great in terms of location, it is not that impressive in terms of atmosphere. It's just the pleasure of being inside a nice patisserie that you always see as "beautiful" from the outside. Apart from that, the service; Although the service is mediocre, the presentation is satisfactory.
The official persistently asked me to move the bar at the back. When we first walked in, he suggested that place to sit, but we chose the front. I went and looked at the back, it's a really nice decoration, but it's not the atmosphere I expected from Ladurée; Maybe for another brand, but if you're going to sit and eat and drink at Ladurée, people are more parisian He wants to be in an environment.
When you go upstairs, you see that it is even more beautiful. People eat in a very elegant atmosphere arranged room by room. Especially the upper floor Champs-ElyseesThe corner overlooking is really nice…
The menu is quite rich; Whether it's food, drink, dessert, this or that, whatever you're looking for is there. Prices are naturally above average, but since you have come to Paris at the beginning of the forties, there is no harm in doing this ritual. If you are celebrating a special day like me, then being at Ladurée becomes even more meaningful.
Actually, I started eating macarons in Paris. When I was living in Istanbul, my dessert used to be eclairs… Especially AybenWhen I heard the macaron recipe from , my respect for this dessert increased. As I listened to Tuğrul's stories about how he couldn't find good macarons, especially in Istanbul, I realized the value of the macarons in Paris :) Whenever I taste this flavor, they immediately come to my mind.
We also had a macaron dinner upstairs with my cousin, who came from London in March 2017, his wife and child. Other than that, I can't say I go there very often, but as I said; I love to show the inside when my friends come over.
Finally, 1December 0 2025in MadeleineI went to their branch in [location] for my birthday. I had my dessert and coffee upstairs in a very pleasant atmosphere.
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For someone like me, who does not claim to have a very developed palate, but who passes out while eating the limited number of dishes he likes - if they are delicious - the priority issue is naturally the atmosphere in which the meal is eaten. Not always, but I like to go and pamper myself in places like this from time to time.
Ladurée (la dure or to the duke) II. During the imperial period, when Paris was at its most luxurious and elegant. Founded in 1862 by Louis Ernest Ladurée. Since aesthetic values and luxury were at their peak in the atmosphere of that period in Paris, all traces of that tradition are reflected in Ladurée. It is unknown how much of the taste of that time has survived to the present day, but for an aesthetic lover like me, the decoration and aesthetic details of Ladurée branches are very impressive.
Ladurée was acquired by the Holder Group in 1993. Nowadays, the reflection of lifestyle on our lives is a sociological phenomenon, but the change in the understanding of aesthetics throughout history and the traces of bourgeoisie's overthrow of aesthetic quality are evident here, as in every field. Still, today, this is one of the most important places we have left in terms of "value"; He has already been enjoying the cream of this reputation and this value for years.
To tell the truth, I have had the opportunity to eat and drink in so many beautiful, famous or infamous places in Paris, but believe me, there is nothing that makes Ladurée superior or privileged. There are many beautiful places like Ladurée in Paris. As for macarons, If you go to any patisserie in Paris, there is a ninety percent chance that the macarons you will eat will be extraordinarily delicious..
Since living in Paris, I have discovered that it is pointless to make lists such as “the best restaurant, the most beautiful cafe, the most delicious eclairs, the most delicious macarons”. They are all better, more beautiful, more delicious, more delicious than the other. Don't limit yourself with lists, trust your luck and try to find it yourself, I'm sure you won't regret it.
Bon appetit, honey and sugar...
Web address: laduree.fr/en/
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While we were there, we decided to go to Laduree. It was very crowded and the queue was long. We left without lingering too long. A piece of my mind
Even though it remains, I must say that I was very happy to see that it also has a branch in Bağdat Caddesi/Suadiye in Istanbul.
Thank you, you will find your way to Paris again one day anyway...
When I entered here, I discovered that the upper floor was a complete labyrinth, the atmosphere was very gloomy, the tables were too crowded, the seating arrangement was like that in Paris, actually :)
I had a hard time finding the sink, and my daughter next to me had a hard time. My happiest moment in Paris was here because I got lost inside, in a space with an unopened door, for 2 minutes. I was stranded for a long time, not to mention my daughter was scared, but the macarons were still nice :) My advice to those who read this article is not to go to the sink here... If you ask me about the sink, they may have a hard time describing it :)
Ladurée is not a place in my dreams either, but since I love macarons, let me celebrate my birthday here; Otherwise, as I said in the article, there are tons of places in Paris that serve delicious macarons :)
I personally liked the upper floors, but they did not suit the concept of my night; It may be nice to eat in the rooms there with larger groups of 5-10 friends; Of course, special meals, otherwise the lively conversation of friends in such a heavy environment will not be enjoyable and will spoil the atmosphere anyway :)
To use the toilets, after climbing the stairs, you must first turn right and then immediately left. You walk along the corridor for a long time, it's like a train :) You will see it further on the left. Of course, this is the men's toilet, the women's toilet is definitely somewhere right next to it; I'll check it out if I go again :)
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