A visit to Paris should definitely include a visit to Ladurée

This totally deserved it’s own post…

I missed it the last time I was in Paris, but this time round, it was number 1 on my agenda:  a visit to Ladurée on the luxurious Champs-Elysees to buy some of their world famous macarons (also commonly referred to as macaroons – whatever you prefer, I don’t get all fussy about it).

I must say, I was really surprised by two things:

1. They allowed me to take as many pics as my heart desired.  Woohoo!  I had heard from several people that they had a “no photographs” policy.  So not sure what happened to that, but I certainly wasn’t complaining.
2. They do a whole lot more than just macarons people.  Anything your sugar-craving-heart desires, it’s all there.  PLUS they also have a champagne & wine bar, which I was extra excited about.

Now, let me share the opulence with you:

• This is inside the store:
  Pretty fancy hey…
• This is the champagne & wine bar (which is equally fancy btw):
  

Look at those happy faces…

• And this was my purchase:

Boom bitches…

Now the final verdict… yes, their macarons are amazing.  And I’m really, really, really glad I finally got to sample them.  But strangely, I would still rate my beloved Cassis macarons as my absolute favourite.  And an added plus point is that they don’t come at the hefty Ladurée price tag (a box of 8 cost me 14.50 euros – that’s about R200 for the 8), #ouch.

But definitely a must see if you’re visiting Paris.  Hefty price tag or not.

xxx