Macarons de François
The World's Finest Macarons
The History of Le Macaron
According to legend, the delicate macaron was introduced to France in 1533 when Queen Catherine de’ Medici of Italy married King Henry II of France.
Her pastry chefs brought the macaron recipe with them though the recipe at that time was made up of almonds, egg white, and sugar, and called “Priests Bellybutton.”
It is also believed that macarons were served in 1581 during the marriage of the Duke of Joyeuse in Ardeche. In 1682, when King Louis XIV decided to stay at Versailles in 1682, macarons were served to the guests as a welcome gesture. Until then, macarons were considered an exclusive item for the royals. The tradition kept going until the empire fell in 1789.
At Macarons de Francois, we continue the honorable tradition of the macaron, bringing you it's illustrious history with every tangy, edible morsel.
Treat the One You Love with a Gift Basket from Francois
You'll be forever loved when you gift a family member or friend with one of our exquisite satin lined gift boxes. Inside is complete with an assortment of delicate creamy macarons, a bottle of french champagne and a divine floral arrangement. We can also create a custom box if the gift is for a special occasion such as an engagement, anniversary or celebrating the birth of your child.
