Ladurée is a sweet respite in your busy travel plans. I first discovered Ladurée when I worked in…read morehigh tech and traveled to Asian and Europe once a quarter. Whenever I am in the Paris airport, it is an obligatory stop. This macaroon shop is located conveniently inside the airport with the quintessential elegant Parisian packaging. Even in Charles de Gaulle extremely busy terminal, it is a nice travel break. To be transparent, macaroons are not my first dessert choice. Laduréevis in a macaroon league of its own...soft blue green base colors, delicate gold font accents, rows of perfectly arranged macarons. Each one had that signature texture ...a delicate shell with a soft, creamy center.
The history...
Ladurée was founded in 1862 by Louis-Ernest Ladurée and evolved into one of the first Parisian tea salons. The now-famous Ladurée macaron didn't appear until decades later, when Pierre Desfontaines, a descendant of the founder, created the modern version... two delicate shells filled with ganache. From that point forward, Ladurée became synonymous with elegance, indulgence, and being distinctly Parisian. Today, it sells thousands of macarons daily and has locations worldwide.
The ladies at the macaroon shop have a system of service. One person takes your order, another selects your macaroons and the third person packages the macaroons. It is important to note that, while Ladurée is the most delicious macaroon I have ever tasted, they are expensive. So, it will be a splurge.
Ladurée Flavors
Classic Flavors
* Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio, Salted Caramel, Coffee, Lemon & Raspberry
Floral & Signature Parisian Flavors
* Rose, Orange Blossom & Marie-Antoinette Tea
Fruity & Bright Flavors
* Passion fruit, Strawberry / Red fruit & Blackcurrant violet
Nutty & Rich Flavors
* Almond & Hazelnut
Seasonal / Creative Flavors
* Lime basil, Black tea caramel, Cherry blossom, Chestnut & Jasmine or fruit blends
My favs: Pitstachio, Salted Caramel, Rose, Orange Blossom & Marie-Antoinette Tea