Maison Adam Expertise passed down through 13 generations in Saint-Jean-de-Luz

It was on the occasion of the marriage of Louis XIV and the Infanta of Spain in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in 1660 that a few macarons from Maison Adam were placed on a pewter tray. This delicate delicacy was so appreciated by the gourmet sovereign that it ensured the success of Maison Adam.

We still enjoy this macaron today , the recipe for which has remained a secret and has been passed down in the family for 13 generations. You will also find their generous Basque cakes and chocolates in the shops of this Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz institution.

For this reason, Maison Adam does not open its workshop to the public, but we recommend immersing yourself in their world by visiting their boutiques, where their prestigious macarons are surrounded by paintings and works of art from the region. The flagship store is located at 6 Place Louis XIV in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. This boutique is steeped in history and memories, as you can see, at the back of the room, the family sideboard and the table where the children used to enjoy afternoon tea.

In Biarritz, at 3 Place Clémenceau, macarons, Basque cakes and chocolates are in a sumptuous setting, where the staircase in the back shop offers a glimpse of the ocean and the Biarritz lighthouse.

A sensory experience awaits you in their shop at 4 Place Louis XIV, named Etxea (meaning "house" or "living place" in Basque). A concher and a roaster, two machines essential for making praline, release a delicious aroma of roasted almonds from the shop.

Free entry and accessible to groups.

Our addresses

• 4 Place Louis XIV, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Tel. : 05 59 26 02 13;
• 6 Place Louis XIV, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Tel. : 05 59 26 03 54;
• 49 Rue Gambetta, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Tel. : 05 59 26 03 54;
• 3 Place Clemenceau, 64200 Biarritz / Tel.: 05 59 26 03 54;
• 27 Place Clemenceau, 64200 Biarritz / Tel.: 05 59 26 03 54.