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And a broad generalization, but the farther away you get from the single-digit arrondissements in Paris, the more you’ll find the dining and baking more diverse. It’s a different vibe over there-and certainly tidier-and while I head over there once in a while, we do most of our eating and drinking on this side of the Seine. Now that I’ve gotten the “best macarons in Paris” out of the way…😉…we can move on.Ī caveat: My picks lean toward the Right Bank as I don’t go over to the Left Bank much. The mini ones at Richart (above) are nice, and I also like the ones at La Maison du Chocolat. I don’t think you can go wrong with Ladurée, which went up for sale last year, or Pierre Hermé, whose flavors are well-thought-out and more intriguing, without being silly. I am a little stodgy and a firm believer in hewing close to the classics. (Or do a post about my recommendations.) So rather than saying something is “the best,” think of these recommendations as my favorites.įor the record, macarons have had quite their day in Paris (and beyond), and while they’re not going anywhere, things have settled down. I want you to have a great time on your vacation!…not curse me out. In addition, if you come to Paris and take the métro across town to grab a baguette and it’s not up to snuff, I don’t want to take responsibility for ruining anyone’s vacation…or even a half-day of it.

#HAZELNUT BASTILLE NAME UPDATE#

They also didn’t mention that the bakery had changed hands twice since I wrote that piece, and with 2,259 posts on my blog, it’s impossible for me to go back and update all the posts as things inevitably change.)

(In 2007, I named the croissant from my local bakery on my blog as “ the best in Paris ,” which prompted a taste-test years later by some online group, who weren’t as convinced. And even if I could, my idea of best might not be yours. But the truth is, with over 1,300 bakeries, it’s doubtful that I (or anyone) could taste everything and be able to conclusively declare something as “the best” in Paris. People probably think that I’m not a nice person for being reluctant to name a specific address for “the best baguette” or croissant or some macarons.

Before I start, I just want to say that I wince a bit when I’m asked who has “ the best baguette” in Paris, or where the “ best croissant” in Paris is.

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