Amecca of rainbow-hued macarons housed in an idyllic, jewelry box-esque setting has paved the way for delectable pastries, refined dining, attainable elegance, and afternoon tea to be enjoyed and celebrated at Ladurée locations around the globe. A seemingly simple confection made of egg whites, sugar, almond flour, and food coloring, the French macaron has launched a worldwide craze for the brand that goes far beyond a picture-perfect pastel dessert and an Instagram-worthy aesthetic. The phenomenon that is Ladurée has been steadily and successfully building its empire for 160 years, and it’s just getting started.
Since its inception in 1862 at the address of 16 rue Royale in Paris, the powerhouse company has made significant waves in the culinary world by perfecting the art of balancing innovative gastronomic creativity while paying homage to traditional French style. Louis Ernest Ladurée, a miller from southwest
