Ladurée macarons are probably the best in the world. This legendary pâtiserrie and tearoom of rue Royale opened its doors in 1862. It offers a big variety of flavours, including the typical ones such as coffee, pistachio and vanilla, and more eccentric ones such as liquorice, pink macarons and those made of lime and basil. 10,000 mini macarons are consumed per day; new flavours are added according to a period and special varieties are created to order for all types of celebrations, from openings to vernissages (exhibitions and social events in general).