Ladurée

Ladurée Singapore marks the long-awaited arrival of one of France’s most iconic and beloved pâtisserie houses at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, in the heart of Orchard Road. Founded in Paris in 1862, Ladurée is the maison that invented the double-decker macaron as we know it today, turning a simple confection into a symbol of French elegance and joie de vivre. More than a patisserie, Ladurée is an institution, a living piece of Parisian heritage where every detail, from the signature celadon green to the gilded interiors, tells a story of timeless French refinement.

Ladurée is the ultimate embodiment of the French art de vivre, the belief that even the smallest pleasures in life deserve to be beautiful. Their legendary macarons, available in an ever-evolving palette of flavours from classic rose and pistachio to more daring seasonal creations, are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the palate. Each shell is perfectly smooth, each bite a balance of delicate crunch and yielding ganache, the result of over 160 years of uninterrupted Parisian craftsmanship.

Beyond the macaron, Ladurée’s universe extends to exquisite pastries, viennoiseries, and a tea salon experience that transports you straight to the grands boulevards of Paris. In Singapore’s vibrant Orchard Road, the Takashimaya address becomes a destination in its own right, a pocket of French elegance in the heart of the city, where slowing down feels like the most luxurious thing you can do.

Did you know that Ladurée did not invent the macaron itself, but rather the Parisian macaron, the iconic double-decker sandwich version with a ganache filling, credited to Louis Ernest Ladurée’s cousin in the early 20th century? At Takashimaya, we recommend exploring the seasonal macaron flavours exclusive to Singapore, and pairing them with one of Ladurée’s signature teas for the full Parisian salon experience. Best enjoyed slowly, with great company, très à la française.