As if spending time in Paris weren\u2019t sweet enough, here are my suggestions for the top five places to score a delectably unforgettable sweet treat in the City of Lights.<\/p>\n
Macarons at Ladur\u00e9e<\/a><\/strong> Gelato at Gelati d\u2019Alberto<\/strong> Hot Chocolate at Angelina<\/a><\/strong> The \u201cLongchamp\u201d at Jean-Paul H\u00e9vin<\/a><\/strong>
\nLadur\u00e9e bakery was founded in 1862 by Louis Ernest Ladur\u00e9e, a miller from southwestern France.\u00a0 Ladur\u00e9e\u2019s wife, Jeanne Souchard, had the great idea to combine the concept of the Parisian caf\u00e9 and the pastry shop, resulting in the (not ubiquitous) Parisian salon de th\u00e9 (tea salon). Today, Ladur\u00e9e is best known for it\u2019s delicious macarons (a whipped cream filling sandwiched between two airy cookies). You won\u2019t believe the array of flavors (like blackcurrant violet, caramel with salted butter, orange blossom and black licorice) of Ladur\u00e9e\u2019s delightful macarons.<\/p>\n
\nLocated on rue Mouffetard (a street I\u2019ve affectionately dubbed \u201cfoodie paradise\u201d), Gelati d\u2019Alberto is known for its delicious (and beautiful) gelato. Indugle in several scoops of decadent gelato in the shape of a flower atop a huge sugar cone, and take a leisurely stroll past the other purveyors of tasty treats on Rue Mouffetard.<\/p>\n
\nAngelina is a tearoom on the Rue de Rivoli that has received lots of attention over the years for it\u2019s \u201cChocolat \u00e0 l\u2019Africain,\u201d quite possible the best hot chocolate you will ever taste. There are seven locations throughout Paris, so be sure to stop by one of them during your time there.<\/p>\n
\nJean-Paul H\u00e9vin is known for its mouthwatering chocolates that are as beautiful as they are delicious. They also serve lovely pastries, including their signature treat, the \u201cLongchamp,\u201d a pastry made with chocolate praline, hazelnut biscuit, meringue, chocolate and almonds.<\/p>\n