Download Macarons 1850216 480 Jpg Apr 2026

A tight, macro shot focusing on the delicate "feet" (the ruffled edges) and smooth tops of the meringue shells.

While synonymous with France, the macaron's roots are often traced back to 8th-century Italy . They were brought to France in the 16th century by Catherine de' Medici. Download macarons 1850216 480 jpg

The modern "Parisian" style—two shells joined by ganache or buttercream—was popularized in the 1930s by Pierre Desfontaines of the famous patisserie Ladurée . A tight, macro shot focusing on the delicate