I absolutely love their macarons! The quality and flavor of these macarons are unbelievable. Every flavor is fantastic! If you live far from Oxnard, CA, like I do, you can find them at Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market, Bistro & Seafood Market located within the Farmers Market at the Grove on Fairfax, located on 3rd Street in Los Angeles, CA, near the Palazzo and Park La Brea apartment complexes and the Holocaust Museum. read more

In case you missed this: http://www.yelp.com/list/the-great-socal-macaron-throwdown-los-angeles-2 Whether or not "Food Item A" is better than "Food Item B" is generally a matter of personal preference. We all have varying degree of taste. Most reviews are written based upon our limited exposure, and therein lies the dilemma particularly with regard to the Parisian Macaron: Does one rate based upon limited knowledge and what's relative to personal likes and dislikes? OR...Does one rate based upon accuracy and adherence to authenticity? Guilty as charged, I have written reviews based upon limited exposure and preferences on a myriad of food topics, but when discussing the macaron, I would like to believe I speak with some authority, however, I respectfully defer to Fia R. who I deem Queen of the macaron. While performing a macaron search for the Los Angeles area, yelp returned a curious business with a 4.5 star rating: Les Macarons Duverger...in Echo Park of all places! Finding out the hard way that LMD (reference henceforth) does not have a "Brick and Mortar" storefront or physical address to refer to was frustrating. The address associated on yelp was erroneous and refers to a business that at one time sold these macarons but discontinued their sale. LMD is based out of Culver City, CA. The discovery of Monsieur Marcel at The Original Farmers Market as a local reseller excited me. MM was close enough and I didn't have to wait for a particular hour of the day at a given location just to try these macarons. My desire to try their freshest offerings prompted me to email LMD. Their swift response highlighted the fact that MM receives deliveries twice a week and that their supply is indeed fresh. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4DgEBxFNn7JtKKNc9830Ig?select=-QM2NdY8EjcZ-EHAODuzRw The purchasing power of your $19 yields one dozen macarons of a variety of flavors. Among the flavors included: (2x) Blueberry Lavender, (2x) Vanilla, Pistachio, Raspberry, Praline, Chocolate, Passion Fruit, Coffee, Pumpkin Pie, Salted Caramel. (For the record, LMD's macarons are not as vivid as my photo depicts. The linked image above was captured with Pro HDR and manipulated. They are much more pale in person.) My review can be summed up in a single word: Disappointment. ***BEGIN USELESS RANT*** Attention yelpers who rated LMD 3+ stars: You have NO idea what an ideal macaron is...especially if you claim to have tried 'Lette Macarons and likewise claim LMD's to be better. 'Lette's macarons are the closest you will find to an authentic Ladurée macaron here in the Southland (and the west coast for that matter). So to all the inexperienced macaron enthusiast who gave great ratings, here's a hint...great macarons ARE NOT brittle and dry as these. ***END USELESS RANT*** LMD's fragile macarons were anemic with paltry ganache fillings sandwiched by parched cookies. Refer to photos below: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4DgEBxFNn7JtKKNc9830Ig?select=ctOMJkvF_AqNwY4ly3XfIQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4DgEBxFNn7JtKKNc9830Ig?select=oJOsgOJ_hpffazLrc97x3A http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4DgEBxFNn7JtKKNc9830Ig?select=d8neatJbJ_WhagVXIBU5Yg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4DgEBxFNn7JtKKNc9830Ig?select=S5IyLrDnzwZYC952HICtGQ Blueberry Lavender: 2.5/5 Vanilla: 2/5 Pistachio: 2.5/5 Raspberry: 1/5 Praline: 1/5 Chocolate: 4/5 Passion Fruit: 1.5/5 Coffee: 2/5 Pumpkin Pie: 1.5/5 Salted Caramel: 2.5/5 Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Pistachio were the only macarons with a moist cookie (thank heaven). They were, however, not exempt from the same issue of exiguous ganache. As I conclude this review, please let it be known that it is my sincerest desire for LMD to succeed and prosper. It is imperative that adjustments be made because in its current state, LMD's macarons are inferior and disastrous. Please correct your technique and be generous with your ganache filling. 1.67 stars (rounded up to 2) read more

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OOOHHHH-MAWWWWW-GAWWWWWDDDDD. My second OMG of the week! My Yelp Daughter (Lucy Y) decided to surprise me with a box of macarons from "Les macarons Duverger". Bless her heart! The macarons were so good, I wanted to slap my grandmaw! These macarons were the BEST I've tasted ever in Los Angeles. (All my close Yelp friends know that I'm a huge macaron snobby-biotch). These were GOOD! Period! The nine macarons came in a cute little brown box and were neatly arranged. Every one of the macarons were super crunch on the outside (I did *not* say dry!), and super chewy on the inside. Blueberry Lavendar. I'm normally not a foo-foo kinda guy, but this blueberry lavendar had me smiling from ear to ear. I loved how it had a well balance taste of each flavor. Grade: A! Salted Caramel. Again, one of my favorite flavors. Caramel was super chewy on the inside, which made eating it fun! Grade: A- Pistacio: Everyone's favorite. Boxer's dropped. Enough said. Grade: A! Coffee. Another classic, well made. Nice coffee flavor and not overwhelming. Grade: A-. Chocolate. I don't typically get excited for chocolate, but I did for this one. Grade: A-. Rasberry. I have to admit that one of my least favorite macaron flavors is rasberry, but this one was good! Not overwheling in berries or seeds. Grade: B Praline. Nice calm tastes, very nutty. Nicely made, but not my favorite (personal) flavor. Grade: B. Passion Fruit. This one had a nice sweet bite to it. Pucker up, baby! Grade: B+ Vanilla. A classic flavor made into a mature and sophisticated macaron. Grade: B. Overall enjoyment: A! Overall flavors: A- Overall quality of the macaron: A! read more

I'm not an expert on sweets. I picked up a bag of mixed flavors at the farmers' market on a Sunday at Atwater Village for my daughter. I tried the salted caramel. It was light and well balanced as opposed to being too sweet. I thought that Duverger's macarons were better than Lette. Bottega doesn't even come close. They're also cost less ($1.65). read more

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Nodding my head and agreeing with other yelpers while I am writing this... Duverger definitely has the best macarons in LA!!! I am so happy to find out and I can't wait for them to have their own store.. I first found out about them in Flour+Tea a while ago, and was told that it was made by a French couple.. I did buy a few pcs to try out but it was too sweet for me so I didn;t like it much. However, a friend bought me a few pcs from Au79 Tea Express (Pasadena) last weekend... and that have completely changed my mind about Duverger! Personally Laduree is my favorite but the closest one is in NY! Duverger is definitely the closest to what I have got in Laduree! Duverger's macarons are made by all natural and organic ingredients ... no one likes macarons that look and taste artificial, not me.. :) Offering a total of 12 flavors. The ones I have just tried are chocolate, orange blossom and chocolate orange liquor... and they are so so good and not super sweet!!! I cant wait to try them all! And I love their logo with the macarons tree :) See below to find out where to get these amazing treats... http://www.duvergermacarons.com/retailers.html read more

Duverger Macarons - 3pcs from AU79 tea express (pas) - Macarons Near Me - Oxnard, California

I picked up a box of 12 from Monsieur Marcel at the Farmer's Market. The blueberry lavender is freaking delicious and amazing. Blueberry lavender is one of my current obsessions (the Chunk n Chip truck has blueberry lavender ice cream btw). All of the other flavors are solid (pistachio, lemon, chocolate, vanilla, coffee, praline, raspberry) but I would seriously buy a box of 12 blueberry lavender. At Monsieur Marcel the boxes are pre-sorted but would fix that by coming to this store. :) read more

Duverger Macarons - Box of 12 - Macarons Near Me - Oxnard, California

There are macarons and there are, macarons. I had the pleasure of tasting the little devils at a food festival. I was amazed at how simple they looked but the first bite capture my heart and melted my soul. Crisp on the outside and soft in the inside, with just enough cream filling to balance the sweetness and flavor. Their flavors range from the ever popular salted caramel to unique blueberry lavender. They are made with almond flour, and are gluten free & could i say, wholesome? The fact that they only sell at farmers' market and are own by lovely French couple, makes the whole experience more authentic than it ought to. For a moment I felt like Edith Piaf was humming away along the streets. But the Socal weather put a stop to that instantly. I doubt there won't be any better pastries around town. For this is as perfect, reasonable and lovely as any petit fours can get. Gentlemen, please your ladies with these. Ladies, put your man's email address on their emailing list pronto. read more

Duverger Macarons - Coffee Macaron http://instagr.am/p/Nebu5/ - Macarons Near Me - Oxnard, California

Les Macarons Duverger are everything the website says! I like that they are all natural and no artificial colors, they are delicate and melt in your mouth with just enough sweetness in so many delicious flavors ...My mouth waters as I reminisce ... ah the inexplicable pleasure of macarons! Too bad I only had a couple during this event as I was too busy preparing them for the guests. Check their websites for online orders and stores that carry them. read more

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I know they are starting out and I should be encouraging them. The macarons business is tough. In particular in the USA where everybody thinks that macarons are macaroons ( you know the coconut treat...) I was nearby Charlie's pantry and I knew that they were selling Les Macarons Duverger ( du verger means of the Orchard for your info) We tried: the salted caramel macaron http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=uKxUtSvo1An9d1xbQOiidA&select=aFYW2zX67nXRtf4SCJZamA Alright. The filling was ok. But the overall color was off. Compare to the Laduree it is night and day. The color is so white for the Duverger one, it is so brown orange for the Laduree. The biscuit was hallow and not dense at all. The filling was rather thin. So far my favorite macaron in LA was baked by Gordon Ramsay at the London. All the others were just not that great. This macaron was still cute and tasty. It was just no worth it in the end. I may have to try more or by it from them directly as it might also have been a condition issue. Next time I will try chocolate. read more

4.5 stars!!!! For dessert, my friend and I meandered off to the financial district in dtla. We stopped by Les Macarons because my friend knew my love for these beauties. Les Macarons only sells at farmer's markets & several retailers for now... they were at the Bank of America Plaza Farmers Market (10A-2P). Listing of locations: http://www.duvergermacarons.com/retailers.html They had samples for us to try... YAY!!! I loved them so much that my friend got me a box of 18 (and uh... hubby & I finished them in a day). ;) A box of 12 is $18, a bag of 3 is $5, and 6 is $9.50. They do not sell them individually. We had several samples... so really.. we got 14 macarons for $18. =P They are so delicious.. definitely blows Bottega Louie and 'Lette... Strong flavors but easy on the sweetness. Soft, moist shells... Only organic ingredients used. *heart* Also... they were easy on the coloring... Loved the different filings (salted caramel & praline are my fav) ... I walked away with a spring in my step. =) read more

Meh.... I am not a fan. My opinion might be credible because I've had Laduree (inventor of the french macaron)? Save your money and go somewhere else. I bought Duverger macarons from Tous Les Jours in Koreatown. They didn't have boxes so I bought 2 to eat right away. I bought the salted caramel and blueberry lavender everyone was raving about and boy was I disappointed. Too sweet for the salted caramel and the lavender flavor was so strong it was overwhelming. Like the other Yelper, both my macarons had gaps between the top shell and inner layer..making the macaron easy to break. Go to Caffe Concerto for your macaron fix. read more

Like other fellow sweets-loving-Yelpers, I'm a total macaron snob. In my world, Pierre Herme, Laduree and Maison du Chocolat reign supreme, and all other macaron-related hype is drowned out by my embarrassingly judgmental palate for sweets. I'll admit it... I had my doubts when I first walked past Les Macarons Duverger's stand at the Atwater Farmer's Market. I smiled as I handed over a five for a packet of three macarons, but deep down, I was harboring a gargantuan (healthy?) dose of skepticism towards the sweet gal behind the folding table. What do you mean I can't select the individual flavors I want? (The cookies come pre-packaged.) OMG, your entire inventory is stored in a tiny cooler? (Get them while they last!) And finally, you guys don't even have a storefront. How good could these cookies possible be? Um, allow me to eat my words and share my honest opinion. Les Macarons Duverger's cookies are hearts-bulging-from-my-eye-sockets good. The texture of the macarons I enjoyed was perfect (not too cakey), and the flavoring was excellent as well. (I had the Praline and Coffee flavored treats while my husband quickly downed the Chocolate). Dammit! I should've gotten the six-pack... These lil' almond gems do not come cheaply, but hey, airfare to Paris doesn't either. Am head over heels in love with these PERFECT cookies. (Enjoy them straight outta' the cooler/fridge. They're best a little chilled.) And seriously? I can't wait to pick up another bag next week.... read more

My wonderful husband picked me up a half dozen of these delicious little morsels from the farmers market in Atwater Village last Sunday. They are small but extremely flavorful. Cakier than my favorites at 'Lette in Beverly Hills but they make up for the texture in the flavor. I had the following fantabulous flavors: Pistachio, Lemon, Blueberry Lavender (My personal favorite of the bunch), Raspberry (a close second), Coffee, and salted caramel (decidedly delicious). I dug each and every one and my husband earned some major brownie poins.. er macaron points. read more

When I first discovered these macarons at Whole Foods, I wasn't prepared for anything spectacular. Macarons are my favorite dessert ever-and I've been eating them for years. I've been really let down at the macarons everyone raves over at Bottegas, Lette, etc. especially after having had the real deal in Paris at Laduree and Pierre Herme. These are right up there with the big French dogs. Seriously amazing-the texture is perfect, with fillings that actually taste like the flavors they say they are (gasp!). They are never dry and crunchy, like some that look pretty but taste like nothing. I've had nearly every flavor, and while they are all good, the standouts are the red velvet, lavender blueberry, and fleur de sel. Please keep them as a staple item at Whole Foods!! They are seriously amazing! read more

I love this business and they make the best Macaroons in the world. I have tried many, many others and I would rate them 100 stars if possible. Not only do they have a delightful product, they give good customer service, professional and friendly. I take them to all of my events that ask for French Macaroons and they have started requesting that I bring the same one's that I brought the last time. I love doing business with this company, I usually speak with Nellie and she never rush you with your order regardless of how busy they are, she always takes her time to explain everything in detail. Keep up the good work1 read more

I might have to oust Jin Patisserie's macarons as my favorite in LA... ...for LES MACARONS DUVERGER! I love French people. I love macarons. I might be shooting myself in the foot for divulging such a yummy secret on Yelp, but I want to see these ladies succeed. When I first met them at the Atwater Village Farmer's Market a few Sundays ago, the lady manning the table claimed that people said Les Macarons Duverger was better than LaDuree's in Paris. I kind of agree :) read more

Ummm... I'm not sure if I'm eating the same macarons everyone else is raving about.... OK, so the first time I encountered these buggers were at Flour+Tea. I had been craving macarons and came across LMD on yelp and instantly hunted them down that same afternoon. They crumbled in the bag before I even got home (and i ALWAYS handle my baked goodies with love and care) and the outer shell was extremely soft... The entire macaron had the same texture through and through, a quality that I personally do not enjoy. A macaron SHOULD have an crunchy outer shell with soft, chewy midsection.... These tasted stale and the flavors weren't memorable at all. And then I came across LMD at CAFE MAJI (please go here. food is delicious) and I decided to give these macarons another try, just in case the macarons I had at Flour+Tea were stale. I bought the Salted Caramel and Pina Colada. SAME SOFT LAME TEXTURE and flavors were lackluster. Didn't quite capture the essence of Pina Colada either...... Just a faint pineapple flavor. So either LMD needs to follow up on how these macarons are kept while selling them to retailers or these just aren't my cup of tea. Two Stars.... One because I love macarons no matter what. The other cuz they look super pretty and have a pretty wide, innovative selection of flavors. read more

Omg its lent day two.. I decided to give up dessert for lent but alas i didnot tell my husband. for my v day he surprised me by buying the duverger macarons that is pre packaged in the fridge section of a french maket at the grove farmer's market... I looked it and figured pre pakaged macarons are not worth me giving up lnt on day two of lent.. But hubby made a disapproving comments that i had to eat them.. OMG!!! The blueberry lavender.... Myyy i love lavender i love blueberry but i dont usually like fruity dessert.. This one is exceptional!! The orange blossom is yuuummmm too read more

To the yelpers that say they've eaten macarons from all over and these are the best- did we try the same macarons???! Macarons are a new found love of mine. I didn't start truly appreciating and loving these til I had to make them for a restaurant day in and day out for months. Naturally, I started trying out macarons from other establishments, anywhere I could find them, I taste tested them. I bought a dozen of these macarons from my local Whole Foods...and ugh!!! When I think of the ideal macaron- I think chewy, soft, moist with a creamy finish from the filling. The finished product of these so-called-macarons shared flavor and texture of sandy cardboard- it was DRY, just so very very dry! The inside of the shells were not moist at all. The fillings were super lackluster, some macarons you can't even see if there IS filling until you bite into it. These are by far the worst macarons I have ever tried- and I will now stay far far away from grocery store macarons because of this. read more

I have eaten a macaron from almost every bakery/confectionary that sells them in Los Angeles (Bouchon, Bottega Louie, 'Lette, Euro Pane, Lemonade, Milk - to name a few). No place has come close to this maker's version! The shells are perfectly crispy but strong enough that they don't completely fall apart at first bite. You can actually taste the creme! I've had other versions that contained cream but was just for looks. Why even bother if you can't taste the creme?! I first found them at small stall at the Atwater Village Farmers' Market. Living in the SF Valley just got better now that I know I can get these tasty, pretty treats at my local Whole Foods and Tous Les Jours. Massive complements to the chef! read more

Today, I am a happy girl. I picked up a box of 12 at the farmers market next to Torrance beach, after reading the reviews on yelp. Pretty impressed! Cheaper than Chantilly and Lette, and around the same quality. But in all honesty I've tried many a macaron, so I can't say this is the best. (Jean Phillipe and Laduree come to mind) My choices in Torrance are pretty limited so I will be back! By the way, make sure you get them from an actual Duverger stand. Most bad reviews seem to come from people who bought them from Whole Foods or Paris Baquette. read more

It was an outstanding experience which I am going to share you. Les Macarons Duverger is the little bakery store is genuinely worth a visit. I went in today for primarily yelping purposes and for the first time I was delighted with a convenience store. Not only do they have a really impressive range of everything you could expect, from chocolate and crisps to newspapers to necessities such as ketchup and tobasco, but they also have a cold meat and cheese counter. It's a little mini version of the Cheese Hamlet in Didsbury, with a great selection of different cheeses and cold meats that are much much cheaper than your usual cheese shop prices. The staff is so much cooperative, honest and their dealing is also good. . A really nice little surprise find. Check it out. I will highly suggest and recommend. read more

Picked up a box of macarons from their stand at the Atwater Farmers Market, and yes these are definitely legit. The flavour choice is a bit limited but what they make, they make very well. Texture is near perfect, the right amount of crunch and chew. Lot of flavour in each bite. The only flavour I didnt care for was the blueberry, but that's only because the taste reminded me of kids cereal that has blueberry in it, so it was like eating macarons made from Twix or something. But overall def worth a pitstop to pick up a box if you're at the Market. read more

I was walking at the Farmer's market in downtown one day during lunch when I came upon the macaron stand. I love the Louie Bottega ones, so I was a bit hesitant. After looking at all of their flavors, I decided that they were different enough where it wouldn't feel like a betrayal to my first macaron love (Bottega). What drew me the most was the blueberry lavender. It wasn't just the pretty pastel color, but the combination. I mean really? Who would have thought to pair the two? I don't think I ever would have. The first bite got me. The flavor is amazing and it's super soft. I'm guessing it must be like biting into a white puffy cloud. YUM! I bought a bag with six of them and tried them all. I was nice and only got half of each, so I could share the other half. Okay, I ate the blueberry lavender and the praline one, but I shared the other ones with my sis who also loved them. I've gone back again and again since then! I have even contacted them via their site to get my two favs in a bag. They usually have a mix of their own already, not bad if you're giving them away as a gift, or trying to sample as many as you can. For those of us that already have our favs, picking our own is a great option. They've also added new flavors since the first time I tried them. I'm not a huge fan of the lemon one, but that's just personal. It's just as pretty and fluffy as all of the others. By the way, they're all gluten free and made with natural ingredients. Even if they weren't wholly gluten free, they may be worth the tummy ache. Find them at the BofA plaza, near the on ramp from 4th to Hope. They're there Fridays from 10am to 2pm. Bring cash, I don't think they take cards. read more

I picked 12 macarons up at the Farmers Market yesterday and taste tested them all. I have had a fair share of macarons in my life and these were beautiful to look at but the taste paled in comparison to others I have had. I give them 2 stars because they were not too overpriced for macarons, but they were overpriced for what they tasted like. The Earl Grey was by far my favorite, but it still wasn't amazing. The shells all tasted similar and some of the fillings were hard to point out. I actually had to look up the flavors to differentiate the ones we had. We came out extremely underwhelmed. read more

The salted caramel gave me a foodgasm. I got one and then gobbled it up and got another one. Can not wait to try their lemon.

Unbelievably delicious, with organic ingredients and natural flavorings... You have to find a place that sells them in LA! I've been to Paris multiple times and the flavors are so much better in these than literally any other macaron I've ever had (personal preference, I'm sure, but believe me when I say I've tried a LOT of macarons over the years). You can actually taste the real fruit in the fruit and the coffee in the coffee... wonderful! They are lighter than your average macarons, which tend to be super bright with artificial coloring, but that's because Duverger uses actual food ingredients to get their colors and the difference in flavor is... heavenly. read more

I'll be honest I've never been to the store but when I am at the Farmers Market on 3rd in Los Angeles, my first and sometimes only spot I stop at is Mr. Marcel Gourmet Market where I'll buy two boxes of French Macarons. Now that I know that there is a store I'll be heading there from Orange County without a doubt. read more

The only good thing about the Bastille Day Los Angeles event was finding Les Macarons Duverger!!!! Moist, flavorful, delicious, all natural and GLUTEN FREE!!!! Pistachio is our favorite so far, but I can't wait to try more flavors! I'm ordering a TON of them!!!! read more

Blueberry lavender and chocolate are delicious. Rasberry too sweet for my taste.

These macarons are the best I've ever tried! I love that they are made with all natural ingredients and the packaging is beautiful...not to mention how DELICIOUS they are! Be careful- they are addictive! :) read more