If you didn’t already know, we’ve given you an excellent reason to treat yourself to a little indulgence: March 20 is International Macaroon Day! You know, that soft, round almond cake we’ve been raving about! If you’ve already received one for Valentine’s Day and finished them all, now you know you can do it again in March! In order to restore this classic French delicacy to its rightful place, Bordeaux Secret reveals its top addresses for the best macaroons!
1. Baillardran: the macaroons of Bordeaux
While Maison Baillardran is best known for its canelés baked in the purest tradition– in a copper mold, if you please – it also excels in macaroons. But not just any macaron: the Bordeaux variety! No custard here, but an exquisite blend of acacia honey, roasted almonds and vanilla…
📍 9 Rue de la Merci, 33000 Bordeaux.
2. Pâtisserie Dorin: master macaroons
This artisan patissier, master chocolatier and confectioner is always up to date when it comes to gourmet delights. The Grand Master of the Confrérie des canelés (a well-deserved honorary title) handles both the copper mould and the pastry bag. The result? Macaroons as beautiful as they are delicious, with an incredible range of flavors and colors.
3. PM: the snack expert
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Pierre Mathieu, an exceptional pastry chef from Bordeaux, is always thinking of us for a snack! Available individually or in boxes of 8, 16 or 24, his macaroons come in classic and purely indulgent flavors: vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, raspberry, lemon, blackcurrant, caramel, coffee… There’s something for everyone!
📍 228 Rue de Pessac, 33000 Bordeaux
4. Maison Larnicol: gourmet excellence
While he puts the spotlight on Breton confectionery “#toutestmeilleuravecdubeurre” (kouignettes, kouign amann, cocouettes and palets bretons), the artisan chocolatier also excels when it comes to paying homage to this little round almond pastry. And with good reason: Georges Larnicol is Meilleur Ouvrier de France. His macaroons live up to his reputation: excellent.
📍 1 Cours de l’Intendance, 33000 Bordeaux
5. David Capy: macaroons we don’t share
Confectioner David Capy, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, offers an ultra-indulgent version of the macaroon, in an XXL version for those with a sweet tooth. The object of all our envy, here it is: the Macaron framboise litchi. Creamy rose cream, fresh raspberries, raspberry-rose compote and lychee heart… Serves 4, 6, 8 or 10 people.
📍 7 rue Michel Montaigne, 33000 Bordeaux
6. Maison Bécam: generosity in a mouthful
Founded in 2005 by Cécile and Nicolas Bécam, Maison Bécam now has over ten bakeries in France. Established in Bordeaux at the beginning of the year, the couple offer their customers a journey through a collection of generous macaroons. Flavors include caramel fleur de sel, yuzu, chocolate, coconut, morello cherry, pistachio and vanilla. But the star of the house remains the raspberry macaroon! A signature product for the past 15 years, it’s an almond macaronade carefully dressed in a pocket and topped with a light vanilla cream, all surrounded by fresh raspberries.
📍 101 rue Stéhélin, 33200 Bordeaux