Ladurée Paris

Maison Ladurée, the tradition of French luxury pastry and tearoom

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.

With over 150 years of history, Ladurée has become an institution, making teatime at its elegant salons an unmissable experience for travelers visiting Paris.

The Most Central Ladurée in Paris – Inside Galeries Lafayette

Ladurée has over ten tearooms and boutiques across Paris, but finding time to visit one during your travels can be a challenge. Now, you can enjoy Ladurée at the heart of Galeries Lafayette, home to the most centrally located Ladurée tearoom in Paris. It's the perfect spot to enjoy at the same place shopping and the authentic French teatime experience.

How to Get There

The Ladurée tearoom is situated on the second floor of Galeries Lafayette, next to Balenciaga and Moncler. Take any escalator from the first floor—such as the one near the iconic Coupole—to reach your destination.

Address: Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris

Transportation:

Metro: Line 7, 9 – Chaussée d’Antin-La Fayette Station
Metro: Line 3, 7, 8 – Opéra Station
Metro: Line 12 – Trinité Station
RER: Line A – Auber Station
RER: Line E – Saint-Lazare Station

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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! [Click here]

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.

You can get there anytime iconic French pastries such as Ispahan – macaron shells, rose petal cream, fresh raspberries, and lychee, or Mont-Blanc – vanilla whipped cream, crunchy meringue, chestnut vermicelli, and chestnut shavings. There’s also a variety of salads and snacks, perfect for a quick lunch.

A classic French Breakfast Set is served in the morning (10 AM – 12 PM), and includes: a Viennoiserie, fresh bread with jam and butter, orange juice, and a hot drink. Choose from a delightful selection of pastries, including croissants, chocolatines, palmiers, and chaussons aux pommes.
If you are there in the afternoon, don't miss Ladurée’s tea time set (served from 3 PM to 6 PM) that includes:

One pastry of your choice (we chose Ispahan and Religieuse Rose)
Three macarons
Two delicate finger sandwiches
A hot drink
A takeaway box with two macarons
With generous portions, this set even works as a late lunch.

Ladurée’s Best Gifts & Souvenirs

Beyond the tearoom, you can bring a touch of Parisian elegance home with Ladurée’s exquisite gifts and souvenirs.

Naturally, their famous macarons take center stage, available in beautiful boxes ranging from very small ones to huge boxes. You will also find a delightful array of gourmet jams and honeys, as well as signature teas to recreate the Ladurée experience at home. For those who love to bake, don’t miss their charming pâtisserie recipe book, a beautifully crafted guide that shares the secrets of Ladurée’s legendary savoir-faire.

Article and photos: O'bon Paris team