Famous French pastry chef Pierre Hermé opened his first bakery in 1998 selling various sweets, but he’s mainly known for his outstanding macarons. Of the many macaron brands in Paris, this is the one most preferred by locals. Hermé is often referred to as a “pastry provocateur,” due to his unique flavor combinations like Mogador (milk chocolate and passion fruit) and Alto (gingerbread and caramel). You can find multiple bakery locations throughout Paris, so make sure to check one out before you leave for home.

By far the most popular macaron brand, Ladurée opened in 1862, selling both traditional and unique flavors, from vanilla to licorice. While Ladurée has become a global brand, nowhere quite compares to the flagship bakery in Paris. Macarons are made fresh daily, with a top-secret recipe that very few know. Stop by one of the six locations in Paris, where 15,000 macarons are sold each day for a delight to get you through the long plane ride home.

Jean-Paul Hevin’s first chocolate shop opened in 1988, selling chocolate made from the highest quality cocoa beans. Every three months, Hevin chooses a specific cocoa bean to turn into new macaron and candy flavors. With six locations in the city, it should be easy to find a shop near you, no matter you are.

Angelina has attracted Parisians and international travelers with its Chocolat l’Africain – a classic since the beginning, and an old-fashioned thick, richly hot chocolate paired with additional pots of whipped cream. When you stop by the gorgeous shop/tea salon, dont’ forget its iconic Mont Blanc gâteau, a cake made in perfection with light whipped cream and chestnut cream vermicelli. Read more of our exclusive interview with Angelina here.

Jacques Genin is a traditional chocolaterie which uses neither preservatives nor artificial flavors, with only the bare minimum of sugar. All chocolates are made by hand in the food lab upstairs, and each ingredient is inspected thoroughly before being used. A box of exquisitely flavored chocolates makes for the perfect Parisian treat even after you leave the city.

Patrick Roger opened his shop in 1997, turning chocolate into art with hand carved chocolate sculptures on display. You can find unusual flavor combinations like peppermint and lemongrass that complement each other in unexpected ways. There are also single origin chocolate bars from around the world, with uncommon flavor profiles made with carefully sourced ingredients.

Nicolas was the first wine seller to sell bottled wine in 1822. Before that, you used to have to buy entire barrels directly from the producer. The brand revolutionized the distribution of wine, and has since opened shops all over the world. At Nicolas, you can always find affordable yet quality wines from every winemaking region of France and beyond.

La Verre Volé wine bar opened in 2000 with a careful selection of organic wines from various regions, featuring lesser known wine growers. The restaurant is recognized for having great food, with the menu changing based on seasonal ingredients. La Verre Volé’s wine is quite affordable, and its friendly staff is happy to give wine recommendations if you need them.

The first Kusmi store opened in Paris in 1917 and has since expanded to 60 locations across France with over 80 varieties of tea in stock. The brand uses all organic ingredients and limits the use of plastic in packaging when possible. Kusmi sells teas within six blend categories: wellness, historic, black, green, white, and decaffeinated, so there’s something for everyone, no matter your preferences.

An old name that everyone knows and loves, Mariage Frères was founded by brothers Henri and Edouard in 1854. The brand sells every type of tea, from green tea to the lesser known red, as well as tea accessories like pots and spoons. They also offer tea gift sets including various blends and accessories, perfect for souvenirs or gifts for friends and family back home.

The Fauchon brand was founded in 1886 by Augustus Fauchon, who arrived in Paris with a wheelbarrow full of apples to sell and developed the brand over the years to become the foodie paradise it is today. Fauchon was the first luxury food label, and it sells just about everything, from foie gras to caviar, wine, biscuits, chocolates, and all kinds of gourmet French food.

Part of Le Bon Marché department store, Le Grande Épicerie opened in 1923 with a curated selection of high-end food items from honey to olive oil. The huge food court is always stocked with gourmet ingredients fit for a Michelin restaurant, with over 30,000 products across 17 departments. Here, you can find pretty much anything you could ever want food-wise, and many of the products are made on site.

Maille Mustard started out when founder Antoine-Claud Maille created a mixture of vinegar with herbs and spices that was meant to cure the plague. Maille continued making concoctions that eventually turned into tasty vinegars and mustards good enough to sell, and even became the official supplier for many royal courts in Europe. Today, it still sells some of the highest quality mustard in the world. You can try some samples in the store and fill chic reusable jars of whatever you wish to purchase. With dozens of mustard flavors from whiskey and smoked pepper to truffle chips, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.

Established in 1932, Maison de la Truffe is a world-famous restaurant with a luxury food shop attached, selling various truffle products such as oil, salt, pasta, chips, and more. The five kinds of truffles Maison de la Truffe works with bring new flavor profiles to every dish and are sure to satisfy the most delicate of palettes. One taste of the truffle risotto will have you planning your next trip to Paris in no time.

Family run since its establishment in 1926, Fragonard is one of the best known and oldest perfumeries in France. One of its locations is actually a free museum where you can get a firsthand look at the perfume making process. Fragonard sells soaps, perfumes, candles, and various skincare products in beautiful floral packaging you’ll be dying to bring home, and the smell of fancy French soap will trigger memories of your trip for weeks to come.

Officine Universelle Buly is an old school style apothecary, referencing perfumer Jean-Vincent Bully, who popularized vinegar-based skincare in the 19th century. The brand sells beauty accessories, handmade soaps, and even toothpaste, all made in France with natural ingredients. There are several locations in Paris, each with elaborately carved wooden shelves lining the walls and antique looking glass vials displayed atop the marble counters. “Calligraphy Officers” in the shop will emboss names or initials on the products you purchase, before wrapping them for you. Feel free to mix and match various oils and clays to create a skincare routine personalized to your needs at Officine Universelle Buly.