Île-de-France: where is the best 2024 badge?

With its rounded shape and soft, crunchy shell, the macaron has seduced the hearts and taste buds of gourmets the world over. A true monument of French pastry-making, the macaroon today comes in a multitude of versions: chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, coffee or even black sesame... everyone has their own preference. But you still need to know the right places to try this French specialty.

This autumn, the département of Seine-et-Marne, in association with the Syndicat des Boulangers du Grand Paris, organized the latest edition of the Best Macaron d'Île-de-France competition. Several pastry chefs from the region presented their creations at the Résidence Château du Mée.

So who are this year's lucky winners, and where can you go to enjoy the best macaroons in the Île-de-France region?

In the Apprentice category, Charlotte Fillon of Maison Crosnier, Arpajon, Essonne, took first place, followed by Mélina Lentilus of Boulangerie du Moulin, Nesles-la-Vallée, Val-d'Oise, and Morgane Margerit of Maison Jehenne, Presles-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne.

In the "Innovative Macaron" category, first prize went to La Pelle et la Toque in Sannois, Val-d'Oise. Second place went to Boulangerie du Moulin in Nesles-la-Vallée, followed by La Pelle et la Toque in L'Isle-Adam. Fourth and fifth place went to Aux Douceurs de la Chapelle in Chapelle-la-Reine and Maison Duret in Torcy, both in Seine-et-Marne.

Finally, in the " Chocolate Macaroon " category, the podium was dominated by La Pelle et la Toque in L'Isle-Adam (Val-d'Oise), followed by Maison Crosnier in Arpajon (Essonne), then again La Pelle et la Toque, but this time in Sannois. Fourth place went to Boulangerie du Moulin in Nesles-la-Vallée, while La Paulinette Calmetienne in Chaumes-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne) rounded out the gourmet list.

Congratulations to all the winners for their creations, which are a credit to French patisserie, and a big thank you to the Salon de la Gastronomie and the commune of Le Mée-sur-Seine for their warm welcome. See you next year for even more sweets and creativity!

• To be read
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Île-de-France's best 2024 badge: the results

CHOCOLATE MACARON CATEGORY

• 1st Prize: La Pelle et la Toque in L'Isle-Adam (Val-d'Oise)
• 2nd Prize: Maison Crosnier in Arpajon (Essonne)
• 3rd Prize: La Pelle et la Toque in Sannois (Val-d'Oise)
• 4th Place: Boulangerie du Moulin, Nesles-la-Vallée (Val-d'Oise)
• 5th Place: La Paulinette Calmetienne in Chaumes-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne)

INNOVATIVE BADGE CATEGORY

• 1st Prize: La Pelle et la Toque in Sannois (Val-d'Oise)
• 2nd Prize: Boulangerie du Moulin in Nesles-la-Vallée (Val-d'Oise)
• 3rd Prize: La Pelle et la Toque in L'Isle-Adam (Val-d'Oise)
• 4th Place: Aux Douceurs de la Chapelle in Chapelle-la-Reine (Seine-et-Marne)
• 5th Place: Maison Duret, Torcy (Seine-et-Marne)

APPRENTICE CATEGORY

• 1st Prize: Charlotte Fillon - Maison Crosnier, Arpajon (Essonne)
• 2nd Prize: Mélina Lentilus - Boulangerie du Moulin in Nesles-la-Vallée (Val-d'Oise)
• 3rd Prize: Morgane Margerit - Maison Jehenne, Presles-en-Brie (Seine-et-Marne)

These results highlight Paris Region's talent for creativity and mastery of the macaron, whether classic or innovative. Why not try it out for yourself?