What to look for
The classic macaron is built around almonds, egg white and sugar. Maison Adam also makes gâteau basque, chocolates and gift boxes. For a first visit, the original-style macaron is the clearest place to start.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz · since 1660
The almond macaron.
A compact guide to one of the town’s best-known edible traditions: a tender Basque macaron shaped by a family craft passed down across generations.
1660
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Why it belongs here
The house traces its macaron story to the 1660 royal wedding in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Today the family presents it as a living local craft rather than a Parisian-style filled macaron.
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4–6 Place Louis XIV64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
49 Rue Gambetta64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz
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