Laduree Paris
The story of Ladurée begins in 1862, when Louis-Ernest Ladurée opened a bakery near the Madeleine in Paris. What started as a humble pastry shop would soon become an icon of French elegance. During the 1900 Paris World’s Fair, Jeanne Souchard, the wife of Ernest Ladurée, revolutionized the dining scene by combining coffee and pastries, creating the French-style tearoom. Her innovation provided a space where women could gather freely, marking the birth of an institution that would forever change Parisian café culture.
In 1930, a visionary Ladurée pastry chef transformed the classic macaron—once a simple, crunchy shell dating back to the Middle Ages—into what we now know as the Parisian macaron. He created the iconic sweet that would become world-famous by joining two delicate almond meringue shells with a ganache filling. Over the past decades, Ladurée has expanded beyond France, opening tearooms across the globe while remaining a symbol of French art de vivre. The brand gained international fame thanks to Sofia Coppola’s film Marie Antoinette, where the queen and her court were depicted eating Ladurée’s macarons—further cementing its status as a luxury treat fit for royalty.
The Perfect break during or after Shopping at Galeries Lafayette
Shopping at Galeries Lafayette is an experience in itself, wandering through luxurious boutiques, discovering the latest trends, and finding the perfect pieces to take home. But shopping can also be exhausting. Luckily, Ladurée is nestled right inside Galeries Lafayette, offering the perfect spot for a break. Whether you need a mid-shopping pause or a resting place at the end of your shopping, this tearoom is ready to welcome you. Before shopping, don’t miss our exclusive gift offer at Galeries Lafayette!
Stepping into Ladurée at Galeries Lafayette feels like traveling back to the 18th century, with interiors inspired by the opulent style of Marie Antoinette’s Versailles. Amidst the vibrant energy of this grand department store, Ladurée’s tearoom is a peaceful haven, where you can sip tea and savor delicate pastries in an atmosphere of elegance and charm.
Corporate Gifting
Ladurée has used its expertise to create a marvelous and exclusive range of gift boxes, macaron boxes, chocolates, and other gifts. Our team will expertly help you select the perfect choice for your corporate clients, family, or friends to celebrate any occasion. You can also personalie any gift with a note of adoration or decorate your macarons with a message, monogram or logo!
