The Ladurée macarons
The history of the Ladurée macaron is all tangled up with the history of our house itself. As inheritors of a patisserie skill that's been carefully nurtured down through the years, Ladurée has managed to elevate the macaron to a proper art form. It was Pierre Desfontaines, cousin of our founder, who first had the idea of sandwiching two almond shells around a ganache filling in the 1930s. A quiet invention that changed everything.
What makes a Ladurée macaron
Three things, really: a precise technical achievement, a sensory experience, and a small piece of living history. The ingredients are simple. Almond flour, egg whites, sugar. That simplicity is exactly what makes it unforgiving. Each shell needs to develop its pied at the base, and give way at just the right moment. Nothing decorative about any of it.
Ladurée's signature macaron texture
The texture of the Ladurée macaron is a proper tactile and tasty experience. The shell, ever so fine and with a delicate crispness, gives way to a soft and squidgy centre where the ganache shows off its subtle flavours. That perfect balance is down to meticulous skill and a keen eye for detail at every stage of its making.
Ladurée's exquisite selection of flavors
From timeless classics to proper adventurous creations, the Ladurée flavour palette is a real treat: Vanilla: The richness of a proper Bourbon vanilla pod gently infuses the ganache, giving a soft and comforting experience. Pistachio: A lively and authentic flavor, made even better with pistachios that have been rigorously chosen for their intense and vibrant flavor. Marie-Antoinette Tea: A proper delicate and refined blend, with subtle notes of black tea, citrus fruits.
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The craft behind every shell
The macaronage, that particular folding motion that gives the batter its flow, is one of those things you can explain in a sentence and spend years learning to do properly. Temperature, humidity, resting time: all of it matters, none of it is automatic. Today, that work is led by Julien Alvarez, our Chef Pâtissier and World Pastry Champion. He treats the founding recipes as a foundation, not a ceiling.
Everything you need to know about storing your macarons
A longer story
The double-shelled macaron is a 20th-century invention. But the macaron itself is much older, with roots that stretch across borders and centuries before Ladurée entered the picture. That history is worth knowing.
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You can place an order directly on our website: Select your products. Choose delivery or pickup (depending on availability). Add items to your cart. Complete checkout by entering your delivery information and preferred shipping date. While a delivery date may be selected, delivery dates cannot be guaranteed. Before finalizing your order, please review: Shipping options, Delivery dates, Product availability, For perishable items, we use temperature-controlled shipping and may adjust delivery dates to avoid weekend delays. Please note: Due to their delicate nature, macarons may look different from the photos after shipping and may sometimes arrive with cracks or crumbles. These are entirely natural, resulting from transit and shipping conditions, and do not affect their taste or quality. They remain perfectly edible.
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The option to create your own assortment is not available for online inthe United States. However, if you would like a special assortment, you can visit one of our boutiques or contact our sales team through the online form.
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Shipping costs depend on your location and the total value of your order: France & Europe: Starting at €9.90. Shipping is free on orders over €75 (excluding Corsica and specific delivery services). Switzerland: Starting at 18 CHF. Shipping is free on orders over 85 CHF. United Kingdom: Starting at £9.95. Shipping is free on orders over £65. United States: Starting at $28 for overnight/express delivery. For all other destinations, rates are calculated based on weight and destination. The final shipping cost will be displayed at checkout.
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Standard delivery takes 24–48 hours depending on the product and destination. Please note that delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed.
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We ship to Metropolitan France (except Corsica), the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the United States. United Kingdom: We deliver to addresses across Great Britain. Exclusions: Please note that we do not deliver to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland. The following postcodes are also excluded: AB31-AB35, AB41-AB54, AB36-AB38, AB55-AB56, FK17-FK21, HS1-HS9, IV1-IV63, KA27, KA28, KW0-KW14, KW15-KW17, PA20-PA78, PH15-PH18, PH19-PH29, PH32-PH33, PH45-PH48, PH30-PH31, PH34-PH44, PH49-PH50, ZE1-ZE3. Important: We cannot deliver to P.O. boxes or addresses that do not accept parcels. United States: We ship to the mainland United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). We do not deliver to P.O. boxes or buildings that do not accept packages. Europe: From France, we also ship to the following European countries: Zone 1: Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Denmark. Zone 2: Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania. Courier Service: Fast-track courier delivery is available in Paris and its inner suburbs, as well as London and Geneva. You can verify if your address is eligible at checkout.
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Our macarons are shipped with thermally insulating packagings to maintain an ideal temperature until delivery.
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Our macarons are freshly made and should be enjoyed shortly after purchase. Please follow the storage instructions indicated on the product page or packaging, as shelf life may vary depending on the assortment. As a general guideline: Keep macarons refrigerated until consumption. Remove them from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to enjoy their ideal texture and flavor. Follow the “best-by” date provided on the box. For shipped orders: All perishable items are delivered in temperature-controlled packaging to ensure freshness. Please refrigerate your macarons immediately upon arrival. Please note: Due to their delicate nature, macarons may look different from the photos after shipping and may sometimes arrive with cracks or crumbles. These are entirely natural, resulting from transit and shipping conditions, and do not affect their taste or quality. They remain perfectly edible.