Macarons!

Old Apr 22nd, 2015, 07:42 PM
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Macarons!

I've been in Paris four times before my imminent visit and never had a macaron. Actually, I didn't know about macarons any of the previous times I was in Paris. Now I plan to sample this delicacy. Any recommendations on the place to get the ultimate macaron, so I will understand what the fuss is all about?
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Old Apr 22nd, 2015, 08:06 PM
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Laduree are my favorites ( locations throughout the city and also at CDG), but a lot of people think that Pierre Herme's (rue Bonaparte) are the best. The only one I ever had in Paris that I did not like was from Le Bon Marche's food hall; surprising, given it's reputation for fine food.
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Old Apr 22nd, 2015, 09:54 PM
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There is nothing to fuss about.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2015, 07:33 AM
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Laduree's macaroons are yummy. In case you miss them while traveling around Paris, you can even buy them at the airport in lovely little gift packages.

My most favorite is pistachio.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2015, 09:12 AM
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You should know that the macarons sold at the McCafé locations in certain McDonald's are made in the very same factory as the ones sold by Ladurée.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2015, 09:26 AM
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I like Laduree and Dalloyau for macarons in Paris.

Freshness is key, however.

There is nothing worse than a stale macaron!

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Old Apr 23rd, 2015, 09:31 AM
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Love Laduree! We never made it on last trip and I was so disappointed.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2015, 09:37 AM
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Kerouac--are you talking about McCafe's in Paris.
Never stepped in one, thus just wondering.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2015, 10:32 AM
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Kerouac, I was afraid to mention McCafe but that is where I bought them. I thought they were really good and much less expensive that Laduree.
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Old Apr 23rd, 2015, 08:06 PM
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I prefer both to Laduree and Pierre Herme but you should give them all a try
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Old Apr 23rd, 2015, 08:11 PM
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On one trip to Paris we bought macarons at a Laduree. At the end of the day we were too tired to go out for dinner… ordered some simple things and wine from room service (at a hotel where Joel Robuchon oversaw the food service) and had the macarons for dessert. Heaven!
(PS… spell checker keeps changing macarons to macaroons!!!)
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Old Apr 24th, 2015, 02:31 AM
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I've bought mine at Paul's .
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Old Apr 24th, 2015, 11:21 AM
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Stohrer's in Montorgueil had some tasty ones a few weeks ago!
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Old Apr 24th, 2015, 11:49 AM
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I really like Gerard Mulot Plus it feels more accessible then other places. (And his chocolate éclair is outstanding!)
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Old Apr 24th, 2015, 11:55 AM
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I made banana bread last night that was so excellent that I would not have traded it for any quantity of luxury macarons.
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Old Apr 24th, 2015, 12:16 PM
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Carette, Pierre Herme, Laudree, Angelina. Those are famous and taste great! But you can wander into tons of patisseries and find them. Try one, and if you like it, get a box! Stop in to the fancy places to try one for yourself, but you can get cheaper and still very good macarons all over the city!

Also, check out the eclairs at Eclair de Genie in the Marias. They are very popular right now and look amazing. I've yet to have one, but I definitely will be stopping by in a week when I'm there! Happy snacking
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Old Apr 24th, 2015, 01:18 PM
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I also like Gerard Mulot. What a selection! So hard to choose.

I like to eat my selection from Gerard Mulot on a bench in the Luxembourg Gardens.

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Old Apr 24th, 2015, 03:03 PM
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There are multiple locations within Galleries Lafayette to get macarons from Hermes, etc. You can do a comparison right there. And this way you can visit the dome within the galleries, which is a remarkeable architectural sight!

My favorite pastry within GL is the green tea dome at Aoki.
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Old Apr 24th, 2015, 04:23 PM
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My macaron ritual- Stop and buy a few where ever I see them displayed-eat by the end of the block or at the nearest park bench.
I have never been disappointed.
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Old Apr 25th, 2015, 05:05 AM
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I love the citrus-ginger macarons at Un Dimanche a Paris
4 Cours du Commerce Saint-André, 75006 Paris, France

My new obsession is the Naturelle creme puff at La Maison du Chou
7 Place de Furstenberg, 75006 Paris, France
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