Ladurée

Tried the famous hot chocolate with whipped cream. Not as special as I expected but still delicious, it’s chocolate after all. Friendly staff and with 11€ for the hot chocolate definitely not cheap and a little exaggerated but still better than what other cafes charge for it. (The cute interior is an extra plus)

This is a world-famous macaron shop, one of the true icons of French pastry. It’s not just a boutique for sweets — there’s also a restaurant inside, where you can sit down and enjoy elegant dishes along with the signature desserts. The place is very touristy, and it’s common to see long lines and many visitors. Even so, the staff at the entrance are extremely friendly and welcoming, setting a pleasant tone for the experience. The macarons are outstanding — delicate, aromatic, and perfectly balanced in sweetness — living up to their global reputation. A must-visit spot for anyone who loves fine pastries and wants to taste the authentic flavor of Parisian sophistication.

Do you remember that, a few days ago, I was talking about what to bring when you're invited❓ That day I had brought a fruit tart. For another diner at my aunt's we chose to buy dessert from Ladurée. We could have bought macarons but we chose to buy "individual" Napoleons to share. Why? Well, Napoleon has been my favorite cake forever and I know that my aunt is not a big fan of Ladurée's macarons. And TBH, neither am I. Actually, I'm not a fan of macarons in general. I find them expensive, which can be justified by how difficult it is to bake them, small and not super tasty, yet very sweet. 🫤 I'm pretty sure everybody knows what Napoleon is but for those who don't, a Napoleon, or Mille-feuille, is made of 3 layers of pâte feuilletée (puff pastry) and 2 layers of pastry cream, usually covered by a layer of sugar, often icing with a marble effect. 😋 There are all kinds of Napoleons and Napoleon almost always is ok but sometimes it's great. It's just hard to find the great ones. Now when you find a great one, that's just amazing, spectacular, stunning. And when it's great, it doesn't need any icing on the top. And I must say Ladurée's Napoleon was a great one. Not the best one I've had but definitely a great one. 👏 Of course, that was not cheap. I don't remember the exact price but I'd say €10 piece (❗) But every once in a while... 😇 Icing was not necessary in that case, of course, but... I told you before that Napoleon already was my fav when I was a kid. And you know which part I liked the most: the icing. So I kinda missed icing on this one, as I miss it every time it's not there... 😅 Don't worry we still tried the macarons when we picked up the cakes at the shop. And we also tried their Eugenie cookies (which was kinda new at the time). Honestly, not worth spending more than €3 for a very small cookie that tasted pretty random. 👎 . . . Quality & taste: 7/10 Quantities: 7/10 Atmosphere: n/a Originality: 7/10 Ratio price / quality: 7/10 Service: n/a How I felt afterwards: 7/10

We had macarons and French toast. My 3-year-old twins enjoyed everything! Of course, the adults were very satisfied too. The sweets were elegant, so we could eat a lot. The tea came in a big pot, which was nice. The interior of the café was also very cute.

The Ladurée at 16 Rue Royale is where Louis‑Ernest Ladurée opened his bakery in 1862, later transforming it into the brand's first tea room—making it indeed the first Ladurée outlet. If you're in Paris and craving something sweet, this place is a must-visit. Simply walk in for rows of perfect little pastries and macarons. You can choose your own flavors or ask the staff to surprise you with a random selection. They have boxes of 6 (and more), cost around 20 euro, which is a great size if you want to try a few different ones. However, please take note that it is best to keep the macaroons in the fridge (else, you may make a purchase at the airport). Overall, Ladurée lives up to the hype. It’s fancy, a bit pricey, and yes, touristy, but the quality, flavors, and experience make it totally worth it.

Historic place but definitely overpriced. Desserts, except macarons, cost €15, and the selection was quite limited, though you can try different flavors of their signature macarons. We ordered a pot of tea (€11) and asked the waiter if it would be enough for two; he said, “No, it’s for one person,” so we also ordered fresh juice for €8. In reality, the pot was enough for at least three cups, and we had to ask twice just to get an extra cup. I found my dessert too sweet and it failed to leave a lasting impression. It was served from the display, and I didn’t feel it had been freshly made. The interior, however, is charming and really takes you back to past centuries.

A lovely experience that i recommend to everyone who visits Paris. I tried their special blend of tea, and a mix of 6 macarons(definitely go for more than one). The Marie Antoinette and passion fruit flavors were my favorite. The ambiance is so wonderful I didn't want to leave :)

A dream location. Whenever I come to Paris, I stop by for breakfast or afternoon tea, or just to buy my favourite macarons. I recommend it to everyone.