So many flavors of macarons, it's almost unreal. Get a variety pack to sample them all - fruit, ganache, and cream. The chocolate is insane. I filled my bag with dark chocolate dried fruits, bars, and truffles. Very high quality. I wish I could have taken some home for gifts! read more

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Great selection of sweets and open later than the competition! They also take credit card, with no apparent minimum! Everything looks delicious when you walk in, and it's hard to resist buying one of every item. It also however looks incredibly expensive. I bought 3 macarons and 3 small pieces of chocolate for around 3 Euros. I was actually expecting it to cost more than it did. It was still quite expensive, but delicious, and worth a visit to try some quality sweets & desserts in Paris. The macarons weren't as good as Pierre Herme, but the chocolates were all fantastic and hard to beat. read more

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Came in here by recommendation after a cooking class and they were not kidding when they told me this place is chocolate heaven. Skip the crappy stuff and walk in here for some real chocolate magic. Got to serve my own chocolate to gift. They lady at the counter was super sweet packet all my bags with pretty ribbon and made sure to give me extra gift bags for the chocolates I got. Definitely recommend this place for serious chocolate lovers! read more

Maison Georges Larnicol - Got my goodie - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

Love this place. Prices are reasonable. They have a big offering oF sweets. THey also have some bakery items. All of which is decadent!

We got the chocolate Kouignette and a pistachio macaron. Both were a 2/5. This may be due to the fact the we stopped off later in the evening after 9pm and perhaps the kouignette was no longer fresh but both left you wanting for something more. read more

Beautiful chocolatier and gourmet cake/pastry shop. Didn't try the chocolates, but had some of the kouignettes -- single-serving kouign cakes, a buttery Breton cake described as "the fattiest pastry in all of Europe" -- and they did not disappoint! Super rich and buttery, you don't need a lot, but you gotta try them (especially the raspberry filled one), especially if you like the taste of butter! read more

I happens upon this place while walking through the Latin Quarter of Paris. I'd just left one of my many visits to Berthillon. I'm usually not a fan of fancy shops so on day one I just looked. On day 2 I decided to purchase when some treats in the window caught my eye. My "sister" loves pistachio and she was not here in Paris with me so I had to try the item for her. I also decided to try the salted caramel and raisin ones. Many times things can look better than they taste. This was definitely not the case. With the pistachio, the flavor was folded into each flaky layer. The raisin was also a delight. By the time I got to the salted caramel I knew I'd reach my sugar limit for the day. I'd just had 6 balls of Berthillon, a banana milkshake from steak and shake (yes this Florida staple is in Paris). I'd definitely try more items from here. I just have to force myself to omit Berthillon and I do not think that is possible. read more

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Beautiful Kouign amann. Definitely a place to stock up on sweets to take home. Don't bother getting this as a treat for yourself now. the pastries you need to warm up and the sweets are a little pricey as compared to some of the cafes that you can do a sit down and enjoy desert. This is really just a place to collect sweets for gifts. read more

I found this store by chance when I was walking in Paris on New Year's Eve and I am very happy that I did. They have the best assortments of chocolates and cookies. Their designs and packaging are also beautiful. Service was great! read more

Maison Georges Larnicol - Dark chocolate "Joyeuses Fêtes" with gold color dusting and decorations. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

The mini kouign amannes (kouignettes) are life-changingly good. The best of the MANY flavors that we tried is actually just the "natural"...it floods your mouth with the flavor of perfect Breton butter. The caramels are also a can't-miss. Again, we did a highly scientific tasting of all of their flavors; I settled on the buerre salé (salted butter) in the white wrapper as my favorite. read more

We stumbled upon this place as we were wandering around one night after dinner, and what a happy accident! Holy mother of God, but the chocolates here are amazing. It's like a jewelry or art store...but they sell chocolate. Not only do they have self-service bins where you can mix yourself a lovely bag of assorted chocolates, caramels, or both, but they also sell some pretty amazing chocolate "sculptures", for lack of a better word. My husband took quite a few photos of the shop, it's that impressive. (And the staff didn't seem to mind, as one of the French guys behind the macaron counter started mugging it up and posing!) When you walk in, your senses are hit by the delicious aroma of all kinds of chocolate and your eyes strive to take in everything on offer. I saw chocolate frogs, shoes, rugby balls, flowers, purses, and more. I also saw the beautiful display case of macarons. Now, I didn't think I liked macarons, as the ones I've had in the states were downright gross, but I figured I'd give the bona fide French ones a shot, and they were AMAZING. We got a selection of chocolate, pistachio, and passion fruit, and they were like nothing I've ever had before. I also loaded up on a mixture of chocolate covered fruits, nuts, and coffee beans while my husband got an assortment of caramels. If you're in Paris, go here and treat yourself - you'll be glad you did. read more

Delicious chocolates, and macarons that are, honestly, better and fresher than the ones at Laduree. Most of the shop, with the exception of the macarons, are self-serve. Beat that, Sweet Factory! Right now, it's hard for me to keep from eating the ENTIRE bag of assorted candies that I bought: almonds, preserved fruit, caramel or truffle covered in chocolate and given a little candy shell like sophisticated, luxury M&M's. The macarons are delightful and delicate: slightly crispy on the inside, kinda chewy in the middle, with smooth filling. The chocolate sculptures inside are fun to look at, too. Service is typical Parisian (which is to say, not that great and fairly indifferent), but whatever. It's still worth a visit. read more

The stores are beautiful and the chocolate sculptures are adorable, however, the chocolate is just ok. They offer plain, with dried fruit, with nuts and a crunch type. We tried the dark and it is fine but not rich tasting as I would like. The caramels are also fine but nothing special. read more

Their coconut macarons are heavenly. I went back three times in just as many days. And even my friend - who doesn't like macarons - became addicted. They're worth gaining weight for. Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels...except these coconut concoctions. read more

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Though I only tried the kouignettes at Larnicol, I am in love. They are simply a masterpiece and it is worth taking some time to visit the shop simply to pick some up. I heard amazing things about each flavor, but I stuck to the original and the caramel beurre sale. I preferred the beurre sale, mainly because it was the original except with more butter - and butter makes everything better! The kouignettes are wonderful at room temperature, but are also quite tasty when heated up. They are simply a masterpiece and are worth a trip to the shop. But don't stop there! Take some time to look around at his handcrafted chocolate sculptures, and when purchasing your goods, take a shard of chocolate if they are offering them for free - definitely worth it! read more

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My husband and I were wandering around Paris one night, in the rain (which made it even more movie-like), when we happened upon this quaint little shop filled to the brim with patisseries and chocolate. But, my favorite part was the wonderful selection of caramels... Just thinking about them makes me salivate! We bought a few pieces of caramels and chocolates and shared a kouignette - all amazing! It's been two years since that trip and I am already daydreaming about our next stop there when we visit Paris this May. :) If you're in the neighborhood, definitely do not miss this place. C'est magnifique! read more

This place seemed great until we actually tried some of the items. Would recommend you avoid this place and try out the much better places to get the same items around Paris (for example, the nearby Patrick Roger for chocolates). What I liked - the price was unbeatable (macarons for 0.80 Euros for example) and the selection was amazing. It was really fun going around the store and picking out the different things to buy and eat. They also accept credit card. What I didn't like - The kouignette was incredibly stale and basically inedible. The macarons had air bubbles in between the shell and the middle, which is an indicator of a bad macaron. The caramels tasted average and were nothing special. read more

The passion fruit french macaron is the best!!!!!!!!! Very cute store. Wish we had these in the states. Its amazing how much the French love their sweets!!!!!!!!! read more

I just had two Parisian visitors from Paris visit me in Tacoma, WA. They brought me the most amazing chocolate gift I have ever received. It was red shoe (chocolate) filled with colorful chocolates. It looked beautiful and the taste was fantastic. I would highly recommend this as a great gift that will never be forgotten. It was beautiful... read more

I am not even a sweets eater and I was impressed by the variety and quality of the many types of chocolates, pastries, and candies. I ended up buying some caramels--they are very different from in the US. The wife got some macaroons and some other kind of pastry that we don't know the name of. Anyway, everything was delicious. They also have interesting packages that are perfect for gifts. read more

They've got macarons. And chocolates. And nougat. And caramels. Wide open and friendly space. Lots of flavors and the line is constant but never too long. Manages to not be touristy in the touristiest part of town. read more

Paid about 16€ for a little bit more than half a bag of different types of chocolates. I haven't tried all of them yet. read more

Maison Georges Larnicol - Macarons - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

One of my must do things to do in Paris was to try Kouign Amann since I hadn't found any in Denver. However I didn't want a whole cake for myself so that is where Georges Larnicol came to the rescue. I was browsing around Paris and while everyone was buying macaroons at this place, I noticed they had kouignettes, small sized kouign amann of many flavors to choose from. I tried both the chocolate and almond kouignettes, and came back for seconds before I left Paris. Both flavors I tried were delicious and the chocolates in the store were pretty good too. The chocolates were affordable compared to many chocolatiers in Paris and they were also offering samples. You pay by weight so I took some chocolate bags back to the US with me! read more

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We got their kouignettes (plain, salted caramel and chocolate), mix and match a few of the self service chocolates, and also a bag of chocolate chip cookies. The kouignettes are not particularly amazing... though the plain one seems to taste the best, but not really my thing. They are super sticky so eat with fork and knife at home! You don't want to deal with the stickiness while exploring Paris! For the chocolates, we got the bejouls (forgot how its spelled, but they sell them in a cute small tub too), the one that looks like Ferrero Rocher, and the one that has white powder dusted on the outside. I have to say these are some of the best chocolates I've ever had! They're each different but each soooo good. The one that looks like Ferrero actually has coffee bits mixed on the outer shell. The chocolate chip cookies were just ok. read more

Kouign amann, macarons, and various sweets/chocolates - very delicious but skip the cookies, odd flavored. But really, go for the kouign amann (or kouignettes), incredible! read more

My Aunt, who is obsessed with all things French, had one request: bring back koignettes! Apparently they ONLY have them at this boulangerie. They are like nothing I've had before and words hardly do them justice but I'll try- imagine buttery croissant dough that is caramelized and rolled up, in flavors like chocolate, caramel, strawberry, citrus and Butter. After we tried them and ate all the ones we bought for ourselves our restraint was tested- my Aunt was lucky some made it back to her! They also have a nice selection of chocolate and other sweets. They sell by weight so careful how much you put in those bags or you will be dropping Euros like they are pennies! We walked out with probably 100k calories and a 100 euro lighter wallet but it was worth every buttery bite! read more

Maison Georges Larnicol - A showroom of sweet temptations! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

Of the (many) macaroons I sampled in Paris, Larnicol's were some of the best, similar in quality to Dominique Saibron in the 14eme. About 12-15 varieties, with most of the usual suspects done to perfection. Larnicol really stands out for other reasons, however, both visual and culinary. Looking in the window, you'll be greeted by possibly the finest edible chocolate sculptures. Ghosts and witches for Halloween, assorted animals, and many other creations look so ornate that you might want to just look and not eat! I would get this in place of a cake for a special event, if I could purchase such things here. Other delicacies of note: kouignettes. These are mini kouign ammans, which are a combination of flaky and chewy butter majesty, coming with sweet or savory fillings. Go for caramel and pistachio for sure, then continue to gorge once you're convinced of these sometimes overlooked pastries. Sadly, these are hard to get outside of France - if anyone knows a good place in the Boston-DC corridor, please inform me! read more

Passion fruit macaroon.....no joke. I wish I could recommend things to you but I can not. When you walk through the door you are hit in the face with shelves of different chocolate treats. You carefully select your temptation and plop it into your little bag. I pretty much filled 2 bags and went home to take a comma. It was all good. Fun date spot. read more

If you find yourself walking in the streets of Paris, wanting to try something new.... and truly truly memorable... try Maison Georges Larnicol's Kouignette! It is sweet to the right to point, crunchy, yet soft as it should be! read more

Traveled across four cities in France and finally found a hidden gem. These are the best macrons I've tasted yet. Simply delectable! The consistency and chewiness was precise, but the filling was the true prize. The passion fruit one surprised me the most. The filling was not only infused by the flavor but even the passion fruit seeds which added a nice crunch and texture. read more

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I have discovered I don't care for macaroons, no matter how delicious they may be. To me, this place seems more like a confectioners shop, there are pastry options, candies, chocolates, and the aforementioned macaroons. Which were lovely, particularly the rose one. Just not pour moi. read more

I stopped in last week and was treated awfully by the sales rep (who was very obviously annoyed that I came in 10 minutes before closing time). She rudely rushed me through the buying process and was unwilling to provide me any information about the chocolates in the store. She abruptly grabbed the chocolate box out of my hand and started tossing my selections into the box. She wanted me to quickly make my selections and close out. Once the process was hurriedly completed she practically pushed me out the front door. To make matters worse, the chocolates were mediocre at best when compared with the high quality chocolate being churned out at Debauve and Gallais, Henri La Roux, or Alain Ducasse Chocolates (all a short walk away). I will not be back to Maison Georges Larnicol nor will I recommend it to anyone else! read more

There is nothing like this place in the States. Every night we would walk past and admire the beautiful spring displays of elaborate and fragile/hollow chocolate eggs, bunnies, and so on. I spent a significant amount of time deciding what I could manage to take home for my five-year-old. I am proud to say that a perfect chocolate hen, sitting on a bed of colored candy eggs sat on my lap for the entirety of flight AF54 and made it home unscathed. Will my daughter appreciate the effort? Doubtful. Like I said, she is five. She will be more impressed with the cheap "littlest pet shop" eggs I found at Carrefour--score!! read more

Forget the chocolates. Ignore the macaron. Once you have tasted the kouign amann, game over. This sticky, crispy, carmely flavor bomb will kill your desire for anything else. read more

We love the 6th, the shops, restaurants and cafes. After walking by Maison Larnicol multiple times, we stopped in to get some of their amazing sweets. The date was August 28, 2014 at aprox 6pm. The clerk, a dark hair man, waited on my wife. She gave him a 20 euro note for a 7 euro purchase and he shorted her on the change. She discovered it as she walked out of the store and went back in to confront the young man. He looked at the receipt and speaking too fast for us to understand handed her some coins and dismissed us. It was still 5 euros short, we counted the change back and he finally gave us the correct amount realizing he wasn't going to intimidate the American tourists. I started saying to him "you're cheating us" He then switched to English and apologized hoping we would not make a scene. This kind of thing does happen, dishonest clerks take advantage of tourists who may be uncomfortable with a different language, I just didn't expect it at a nice shop like Maison Larnicol. read more

having already stopped at Patrick Roger i was already good on my chocolate needs but i spotted the KOUIGNETTES in the window and decided i needed to go in and buy one. Looks are very deceiving with these little devils i expected it to be more along the lines of a bread like dough but it was thin and sugary (just the way i like my sweets) There are several varieties on display in the window but i chose the salted carmel. It was the perfect snack for walking towards the metro and i haven't been doing deserts daily so i was happy to indulge. I knocked off a star for the chaos that is the check out line theres no rhyme or reason just people standing about. Also the prices are a little steep especially in an area where you have so many awesome shops and bakeries to stop in to. read more

I liked their colorful tasty macarons but they weren't as tasty as Laduree's. Kristin got their chocolates which were pretty good. You can fill your bag with whatever you want to buy. read more

great macaroons! 0.80€ for one in a bag and 1€ in a box. My favourites are coconut and pistachios. We bought more than 59€ worth of macarons to eat and bring home! they also added one extra in for me to eat on the spot! How sweet right? will definitely visit there again next time we visit Paris. read more

The 70% dark chocolate and all other dark ones were way too sweets to be considered as real dark. In one the almonds were not crunchy and tasted old. It's 5 euros for 100g, so i would expect better quality for that price and because the guy was elected meilleur ouvrier de france. The kouign aman also tasted old (heating them for 4min in the oven at 100degrees as indicated on the box didnt make much difference) read more

If you're looking for the best macarons in Paris, skip the over-rated Laduree, and visit Georges Larnicol instead. There are several locations throughout the city and I believe I visited each during my last trip to Paris. In addition to the wonderful macarons, the shop also features some unbelievably good chocolate that you can purchase by the pound. Pick what you want from an a la carte buffet of chocolate goodies, scoop it into a plastic bag and your'e all set. The chocolate here is also less expensive than at some of the other shops, but equally as good (if not better). read more