One of Paris' oldest patisseries, Ladurée has been around since 1862 and first created the lighter-than-air, ganache-filled macaron in the 1930s. Its tearoom is the classiest spot to indulge on the Champs in pastries or more formal meals. Alternatively, pick up some pastries to go – its trademark macarons (€2.60) in particular are heavenly.
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