Places you must go to if in Tehran; éclair

When it's turquoise and brown all around, you have successfully trodden yourself over to éclair. éclair is without a doubt one of the very first confectioners in Tehran which introduced to Tehraners macaroons the way they truly should be. Best known for it's exquisite trademark macaroons, éclair also offers to the pleasure of your sweet-tooth an appealing range of other sweet treats to indulge in, these include tarte au citron, tahitian vanilla, dark chocolate, or caramel éclairs and a whole lot more. You will also have the option of perfecting your experience of sweet with a quick coffee fix; could it get any better you'd say. If you feel the need to treat yourself to a dose of happy, éclair is the place for you to go. 


éclair has two shops in Tehran.
1. Fereshteh Avenue no.13, Prof. Hesabi St., Tehrān
Tel. +98-021-22394251
2. Shahrak-e-gharb, Phaze 1, Mahestan St. Mahestan Complex (Bank Sina)
Tel. +98-21- 88366762 

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