Maison des Sœurs Macarons: the authentic Nancy macaron
Founded in 1793, the Maison des Sœurs Macarons keeps alive the secret recipe of the authentic Nancy macaron, passed down by two nuns in the 18th century. Here you can taste the famous "Macaron des Sœurs", but also the IGP-protected Bergamote de Nancy and many mirabelle specialties. A living piece of Nancy's gourmet heritage.
The Macaron des Sœurs, an 18th-century recipe
A round biscuit with a cracked surface, made of egg whites, sugar and almonds, inherited from two nuns.
A living heritage, between bergamot and mirabelle
Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label (2012), IGP Nancy bergamot, mirabelle specialties, chocolates and fruit jellies.
Infos pratiques
Adresse : 21 Rue Gambetta, 54000 Nancy
Questions fréquentes
How is the Nancy macaron different?
It's not the colorful two-shell macaron filled with cream, but a round biscuit with a cracked surface, made of egg whites, sugar and almonds, following an 18th-century recipe. It also keeps for several weeks, making it an ideal souvenir.
What else can you take home besides the macaron?
Beyond the macaron, the house offers the Bergamote de Nancy, protected by an IGP for nearly thirty years, along with mirabelle specialties, chocolates and artisanal fruit jellies: everything you need for lovely gourmet souvenirs.
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