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Soooooo let's just start by saying this place is highly expensive but you don't know HOW expensive until you get there. This is one of those places where you assume the highest to mentally and financially prepare. Known for their exquisite pastries and immaculate taste, we were encouraged to come to this particular location. Located right on the Champs Elysees street, there's no way you can walk pass it. You have the option to dine in or take away. Inside the establishment also sells other goodies like lotions, soaps and lip balms. My friend and I purchased two small cakes. One pistachio and the other hazelnut chocolate with four individually selected macaroons. For the macaroons, we selected the chocolate caramel, chocolate passion fruits, lime strawberry rhubarb and the raspberry. My absolute favorite was the seasonal lime strawberry rhubarb. They did that! I can see why it's seasonal - to keep people returning and requesting. Was paying 37€ worth it? Mmmh, yes and no. On a regular basis, absolutely not. For first timers or special occasions, sure thing.
This Pierre Herme is located on Champs Elysees. When you enter, the center is the macaron display area where you order and pay. There are other items offered here too but I had tunnel vision and went straight to the macarons. The cashier is to your left when you're entering. In the back is the dine in cafe. Along the walls display an array of items they sell. I don't believe there is a system to ordering as you just walk up to the front and when a staff member is available, they assist you. They are extremely friendly, patient and knowledgeable. I came just for their macrons so Mink could try some. She wanted to compare with another spot while visiting Paris. I picked up 6 different macarons so she could have a good tasting of what they offered. Unfortunately it started raining when I left so I did get a little soaked. Not my favorite situation but it is what it is. Totally worth it because Mink loves their macarons! They are soft, not too sweet and just melts in your mouth. They are now her favorite spot for macarons in Paris. Must try if you're craving for macarons!
Every macaron of the rainbow can be found here! We stopped by to buy a few sweets. The macarons are really good. I particularly liked on that was chocolate that had a little passion fruit in it. There's usually a line but they're pretty efficient at getting you your treats in an efficient manner. Things aren't cheap but for a little indulgence, this is a fun place.
This is a really nice bakery pop-up where you can pick up a quick sweet treat while doing shopping with other Parisian brands. It's close to the Charles De Gaule - Etoile metro center and on the Champe-Elysees, so it's very convenient as well. The macaroons melt in your mouth and the other desserts are so decadent and flavorful. They are a little bit expensive, but it's definitely worth the price. The staff who serve the desserts are very nice and speak both English and French. All the desserts in the cases are translated as well. There's not really a seating area, but the packaging of the desserts and sweets is really nice + can tolerate travel. These are great gifts to bring back home to your foodie friends for sure!
Best desserts in Paris, we come here everyday for the hazelnut dessert and raspberry croissant. The macarons are amazing as well. Be prepared to wait but worth it
It's been a long time coming. I've waited about 6 years to try the macarons from Pierre Herme. I studied his techniques and watched documentaries about his passion for macarons. Yes there is a huge difference between his macarons and others. His macarons are almost double stuffed and filled with a creamy rich filling. The macarons are a bit bigger too with a wider size. It's like a cookie with a nice stiff cream! It's buttery, non-flaky, and full of flavor. I really loved their pistachio, rose, and Madagascar vanilla. I would've came again but there was no time. My bucket list was officially closed when it came to macarons. I've tried a lot and after this one, I am done now. I am fulfilled!
When you think of macarons while in Paris, there are two shops that should be at the top of your list to visit. Pierre Herme and Laduree. Both are located down the street from the Arc de Triomphe and you'll also find them both in other locations in Paris and at CDG airport. While Laduree can also be found in many other countries including the United States, I don't think that is the case for Pierre Herme. The front facade of Pierre Herme on Champs Elysees is currently undergoing renovations so it looks like the shop is closed, but it's actually open. I dropped in on a Saturday evening and purchased a few macarons. There was no line to order. The macarons were delicious and on par with Laduree. I think they might have more filling than Laduree.
At last, an Hermé I can afford!! This is a joint business with L'occitane, that I came across near my hotel on Champs Elysees. From the street it looks like another shop selling lotions, soaps, fragrancies and other items. Upon entry, you are welcomed into a HUGE macaron/pastry shop. This one has every flavor you can imagine and is equally popular & crowded as Ladurée (across the street). I have never seen a Pierre Hermé outpost in America! This is a definite must go for macarons/desserts! The staff is friendly and helpful with the choices & flavor descriptions.
Heard lots of hype about Pierre Hermé for their unique macaron flavors! Had to make a stop and I'm so glad I did. One of the best macarons I've had and not only were the macarons good, but also the service was super friendly. They explained the flavors of the macarons that I was interested more in depth. I ended up getting the chocolate & vanilla flavor (kind of tasted like a smore) and a sake macaron (still sweet)! Highly recommend Pierre Hermé!
Whenever we are on the Champs Elysées, my daughter and I must have a date with Pierre Hermé. We don't visit too often, so we can indulge a little. Last time, we were very lucky to be seated quickly, people after us had to turn away, the wait being too long. You can always hope for a spot at the beautiful central bar or even on the terrasse if the weather is cooperating. People tend to compare Hermé's macarons to Ladurée and it's hard to decide which is best, the latter one being more classic. Hermé is quite adventurous in the combinations of flavors, their don't always work great or can feel a little too strong. I think I like Ladurée better, but Hermé is a very close second, and definitely one of my favorites in Paris!
The debate between Laduree vs Pierre Herme is a conflict between old vs new, traditional vs contemporary. Pierre Herme differentiates its macarons from Laduree through unique, contrasting flavors through a creative twist. Most of PH's flavors are a combination of two that contrast yet complement each other. The macarons are amazing, but some are a bit too overwhelming in flavor. Still great and worth trying!
I'm obsessed with everything ispahan and this place delivers. It's super weird that it's in the middle of and L'Occitane store but it's convenient if you're shopping around Champs Élysées and need a snack. Try the raspberry ispahan croissant. They run out quickly but are heavenly.
If not the best, it's one of the best macaroons I've ever had. We tried at least the top six macaroons in places in Paris. Must try their chocolate passion fruit(mogador), salted caramel, hazelnut praline, and Isaphan- rose, litchi with raspberry. Their macaroons are crunchy but soft, perfect middle layer. Only drawback it will cost you about 2 euro each. Make sure you also try their desserts- he is one of the top dessert chefs in the world.
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I've been to Laduree plenty of times because we have it in the states but I would hands down say that Pierre Hermé is my favorite when it comes to the flavors and textures of a macaron. It's too bad I don't live in Paris :( read more
13 years ago
12 years ago
Macaron heaven! During a stay in Paris, It was imperative to stop by for macarons somewhere. They're one of my favorite desserts that I had to try them where they are most popular. Located inside Publicis Drugstore in Champs-Elysees not too far from the Arc de Triomphe, you'll find a small counter filled with macarons and other sweets like chocolates. There was only one employee at the time and the line got pretty long but the wait is worth it! Got one of each flavor and they only had 13 on display. The box fit 12 so I ate the last one immediately. Favorites were the chocolate passion fruit, rose, and creme brulee. By far, best macarons that have ever graced my lips. Texture and fillings are perfect. Crisp outer shell with a chewy center and complementing fillings that aren't overpowering. They melt in your mouth with an explosion of flavors! My eyes widened in delight with the very first bite. For me, these were much more delicate and catered to my tastebuds more in comparison to Laduree's. They are pricey at 2.10 euros for one but if you want to try the best macarons, you have to go to Pierre Herme. You won't be disappointed. read more
11 years ago
This isn't a stand-alone shop but a counter located INSIDE the Publicis Drugstore which is a few blocks away from the l'arc de triomphe. It's on the bottom floor, across from the liquors. No tables for you to enjoy your treat (to-go only). They also do not want you to take pictures (but I was able to take some on the sly). NOTE: Do NOT follow the directions from Yelp because it will bring you to the park across from the Grand Palais. I bought a box of Sea Salt Caramel and several different flavors of macrons. I shared them with my friends and we all enjoyed the flavors. I love how they have lots of unique and intriguing ones. Not the friendliness employees though. Better than Ladurée's macrons in my opinion. Next time I'll find a real shop when I have time. It's just convenient since it's right off the Champs Elysées. Credit Cards accepted read more
16 years ago
This Pierre Hermé location is tucked away in the Publicis Drugstore location at the end of the Champs Elysées. This boutique is much smaller than the Rue Cambon and Vaugirard locations, and it only carries a small selection of macarons and pre-packaged chocolates. However the benefit to this small shop stand, is that it is open the latest, until 22h. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and they still had quite a good selection of macarons left. There were only a couple sales people, but they were friendly and attentive (I think one was doing a stage or in training, so she was exceptionally friendly). Its good to have this Pierre Hermé location handy when the others have closed, or perhaps to drop in for a macaron after a walk on the Champs Elysées. read more
A bit disappointed that they only sold their macarons here. I wanted to try Pierre's other desserts, but unfortunately I guess they are not sold here. But macarons were still good and staff was friendly despite the many tourists that could not communicate very well. read more
Absolutely the best place to get macarons ever! They were so tasty and flavorful. Just thinking about my taste buds makes me want to get on a plane and go back. I will admit that I had tried macarons in New York City and thought that they were good but these right here were the truth. Must try and try a variety of flavours to get the full effect. Yum! read more
Great selection of macarons, including odd combinations like truffle, foie de gras, and my favorite, tangerine and olive oil. The foie de gras and truffle macarons were a bit heavy, but really enjoyed the unique choices here. read more
I read this macaron book by Pierre Herme and knew that he could turn any weird flavor into a macaron. Unfortunately, the only unique flavor he has was olive. Yeah, his olive macaron was interesting and weirdly good. However, the texture made me so sad. All of his macarons were soft, almost mushy on the inside. Really made it hard to enjoy. If you like chewy macarons, don't even bother. If you like interesting, unique flavors than try only the one or two he has. Each macaron was 2.10 Euro. Makes it more expensive than Laduree. read more
To make it short, I like their macarons better than Laduree's (except they're more expensive: 2€ vs 1.15€... hey... that difference really matters when you're buying a bunch of them). Hermé also has a variety of exotic macaron flavors that he's constantly on the quest to create. Oh their gaufres (here they're cream-filled thin waffles) are excellent. Since I was unable to bring macarons home due to their imminent massive destruction in my luggage, I brought gaufres home; if you get the ones that are individually wrapped, they can last for up to 5 days. I'm now a huge fan of ispahan. I was jumping when I found out that they are open on Sunday. read more
These are the best macarons ever!! They are so fresh and literally melt in your mouth. The macarons are delicate and moist, filled with so much flavor. I ordered a dozen macarons and tried the different flavors. My favorite flavor was the mint and jasmine macarons. Also, the passion fruit and guava colorful macaron is super good! It is one of their summer specials! All the macarons were delicious and baked to perfection. I wish I ordered some more so I could take them home with me! If you need any help choosing flavors, the worker is a lot of help in explaining what each flavor is and what flavors are "famous." Overall, a great experience filled with delectable sweets! read more
7 years ago
We are mille feuilles fanatics. On a previous trip to Paris, we had the Hermé Mille Feuille at the Cafe Deux Magots. It was the best we've ever had. When we went back to the Cafe Deux Magots this time, they were out of it. The waiter told us to come here. The Mille Feuille really is to die for. And remember, you are allowed to eat desserts on vacation; your diet will start again the day you get home. read more
9 years ago
Nothing can come closer to the macarons at Pierre Herme. It is tough to pick six of all the mouthwatering goodies offered here. The first thing i love about these macarons are the fillings. Instead of using just the fragrance or essence, they use the real fruit so that it balances out the sweetness and blend it perfectly. The mandarin ginger, lychee, and raspberry are perfect. read more
14 years ago
Pierre Herme does an amazing job of melding flavors together. They truly have some very unique flavors and the macarons are so good. To me the texture is very similar to Laudree but what sets them apart are the flavors they have. I think they are also a bit more expensive than Laudree. read more
The macarons here are pretty pricey at 2.10 euros per macaron. We got the most popular passion fruit milk chocolate macaron along with 5 other macarons-salted caramel, chocolate with a salted caramel top, regular chocolate, and two other unknown macaron flavors. The waitress was friendly and nice enough to introduce the macarons flavors that I wasn't quite sure about. There wasn't a big variety of macaron as I expected but the macarons tasted good. read more
15 years ago
I walked into this boutique and wanted to eat it all. The reason why it got 1 more star than Ladurée was because of the macaroons. The flavors, texture, and sugar levels were spot on but what impressed me most was the cookie part. It was airy and fullfy compared to Ladurée. I would definitely come back to try all there flavors and there other goodies. read more
8 years ago
Best macarons I've ever tasted. The exterior and interior of this shop was so nice and inviting. The staff was incredibly friendly as well. There were many macaron options laid out, and the staff told me what was in each one of them. Each macaron was so flavorful. The packaging was cute as well. Will definitely come back. read more
8 years ago
I went to this location on my recent trip to Paris last month. It was pretty busy for being on the Champs-Elysées compared to the one on Rue Cambon that I went to the last time I was in Paris( I should have did a review for that one too). People say that Pierre Hérme macarons are better than Ladurée's, but to me, the comparison was about the same. The staff at this location were friendly and very well English spoken. Looking forward to my next visit! read more
8 years ago
I came here about 3 days ago, I just bought macaroons, and they were delicious! I wish I could have taken more but they need to stay refrigerated. They were worth every penny! read more
8 years ago
I love their macarons so much that I brought a large container home back to the states. I've tried many on this trip and I find myself going back to Pierre Hermé for their delicious macarons. My favorites are earl grey and rose petals. Have to try them when in Paris! They are the best! read more
BEST MACARONS EVER!!! Thanks to my gf for the great recommendation! We bought 20 macarons for 40 euros (1 macaron=1.95 euros)- so many flavors to choose from! We tried their passion fruit, chocolate, sea salt caramel, strawberry, lemon, mocha, pistachio, hazelnut, rose, vanilla bean, black currant, espresso, and praline, mandarin n olive oil, creme brûlée...We had to finish them all while they were still fresh! Each bite was heavenly, very soft and moist inside, light and crisp on the outside, mouth watering. I've tried quite a bit of macarons and they don't even come close to Pierre Hermes! Unlike the dry and distasteful macarons I've had (even at Laduree's - another macaron/sweets shop in Paris), Pierre Hermes really perfects each flavor and texture down to every bite. No wonder it's the best in the world :D read more
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This Pierre Herme location is inside a small shopping area that you access off a corner near the Arc de Triomphe. You probably lose out on some of the ambiance from other locations. The flavors are a mixture of traditional and creative. We elected to try 6 of the flavors. They weren't all my favorite but it was nice having more creative flavors than other places offer. 4 stars. read more
9 years ago
I will never forget my first experience with Pierre Herme macarons. It was last year during my first visit to Paris. I entered the drug store where this Pierre Herme is located. As I got closer, my excitement grew. I waited in line until my turn. It finally arrived...my time to order and see if it lives up the hype!! My husband and I picked out four flavors. We only ordered four because we wanted to do a taste test with its rival, Laduree. After paying for the macarons, I had my first bite into these heavenly creations. Needless to say, it blew me away. It greatly surpassed Laduree (and Laduree macarons are good). There is definitely no competition, in my opinion. I have since visited this store as well as their other Paris location and am still blown away by how amazing their macarons are. Highly recommend trying it yourself. You will not be disappointed. My only wish is that they have a store in the US, so that I can have these heavenly creations more often. read more
9 years ago
Pierre Hermé was way less crowded than we were expecting. They showed us each macaroon they had and explained the flavors to us. They were also able to explain the pricing difference between the two box options they offer. The 12 macaroons were the best deal for us with the non-seasonal box. The service and translation at Pierre Hermé was unmatched. Delicious and nice! read more
12 years ago
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133 avenue des Champs Elysées
75008 Paris
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Champs-Elysées, 8ème
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