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First off, the store itself is gorgeous inside out. The staff inside was extremely friend and accommodating of non-French speakers. They helped me pick out which macarons to go into my box and even offered for me to sample the confiture (fruit jam) they had on display. I got their 18 macaron box and it came out to be 51 euros in total (45 for the macarons themselves at 2.50 euros a pop and 6 euros for the box). The macarons are delicious. Not too sweet, with a supple and flavorful interior, and perfectly shaped shells. If you were only to get a couple, my recommendation would be the Mogador and Ispahan. These two are their some of their most well known flavors.
Now This is a Macaron Shop! Step in, and all you see is fancy French cookies. I feel so low grade calling them cookies!!! They're beautiful pieces of art! So many flavors! Very good taste! Very expensive! Annoyingly so. You must buy a canister if you want multiple macarons, the canisters are $3, $5, $8, and $12 euro's. Each macaron is $2.50. But they are pretty... both the tiny canister and The macarons. The pricing can absolutely be confusing, even out tour guide admitted. They overcharged one of us and had a heck of a time trying to figure out how much.. about $10 euros. Long story short, it's all about the experience and souvenirs. Somebody is gonna be happy.... right??
There is a reason why their vanilla bean macaron was voted #1 best macaron for years! Stellar flavor (I believe ganache filling) with the perfect crispy exterior, pillowy interior shell. All their flavors were light yet fragrant, and was the most delicate burst of taste with each bite. I sure wish I got to try their chocolate croissant and other pastries--I'm regretting not getting them while I was there! This is a must visit spot!
Best baked good I sampled in my week in France. The lighter style macron beats out Laduree in my humble opinion, and the flavors are refreshing and vibrant. One is around 2-3 euro depending on the flavor and I am not ashamed to admit I spent $100 on french cookies for my family- to eat that day. We went back one other time but sadly could not take any home since we were going to Spain next. I liked the Lychee/rose/raspberry combo as well as the jasmine and the rose.
Came here for a little snack with my husband! We ended up getting four macarons, a cheesecake, and a vanilla bean tart. My favorite macaron was the one with jasmine in it! It had a really good aroma and was really good. Their dessert aren't TOO sweet, which is perfect. The cheesecake was very light and creamy and their vanilla bean tart was my favorite. It was full of vanilla flavor but also wasn't that sweet. Definitely a great place to grab a little dessert or some pastries. There were a lot of other things I also wanted to try but didn't have the stomach to! The prices aren't too bad either.. nothing too different than high end pastries/cakes in the US.
Had to come back again on this trip. This time I ventured out and decided to try new flavors. I have to say I prefer the single flavors. Jardin des mousses: the basil flavor was overpowering. Montebello: the mix of framboise and pistache . I prefer the regular pistachio. Caramel, chocolat and noisette were all delicious. My fav is still the infiniment pistache. Hands down the best macaron place! 7 macaron= 16 euros= better savor every bite!
I cheated on Laduree while on this trip to Paris. Some friends had told me I should try PH and I'm glad I was able to try some of PH's wonderful macarons. The macarons are very colorful and well-made, seriously delicate shell with a flavorful center. What won me over are the savory flavors they incorporate--caviar, foie gras, balsamic vinegar-- it just makes these little sweets so much more decadent. My new favorite--Truffle and Hazelnut. So perfectly balanced. The gent behind the counter was perfectly friendly. Accepted my attempts at French and easily spoke in English when needed. Love PH!
Yep, Pierre Herme's macarons are the best! After trying a bunch of different places, Pierre Herme macarons had the best flavors, beautiful colors and solid shape. Laduree is great, but Pierre Herme is better. Everything is super fresh. Go earlier in the day before they run out of things. I loved the black currant and jasmine flavor. The jasmine macaron was this beautiful opal color. Almost too beautiful to eat. Your choice of 7 macarons is 16 euros. This smaller location mainly had just macarons and chocolates. We walked past other Pierre Herme locations around town that were a lot bigger with cakes and even more pastries.
I've been looking forward to trying Pierre Herme's macarons ever since I've heard of his name and what he does. I've even bought his books even though I've never tried any of the pastries from his stores. Now that I'm in Paris, i MUST come. Walked in, welcomed by chocolate and macarons. So many choices. I wanted to try a few first before diving crazily into purchasing a dozen or more. I got 4 different flavors. Rose, Lychee Macaron Vanilla Olive Macaron Caramel Macaron Pamplemousse and something else Macaron Just 4 little ones costed almost 9 Euros, but it's okay, I was sure it will be worth it. Well, the moment came to finally tasting these babies and this was no fireworks moment. The shell on these macarons were soft. Filling seemed to all have the consistency of karosyrup. Terrible. Just terrible. I was so surprised and thought I didn't know my macarons and how they should taste like, I had to confirm it with my friend (we shared the macarons) that I wasn't imagining this. These were so terrible that I'm sure my very first batch of macarons would have been better than Pierre Herme's. I'm sure if Herme was here to taste what I had just tried, he would have been extremely disappointed how much the quality has gone down. I don't even think I should keep his recipe books anymore.
So many macarons, so little time. These macarons really melt in your mouth. It would be a shame to only go to Laduree as Pierre Hermé's macarons are superb! I ate 5 in one day and should have gone back the next day for more. The Rose and Pistache were perfect. However, my favorite was the Citron. It was hard not to eat the macarons I had bought for a friend who I was visiting in another city the next day! I was slightly intimidated when I walked in, but the staff helped me out and also corrected my pronunciation which I did appreciate.
Delicious fresh taste with a variety of choices. Our tour guide recommended this place and I am glad she did. I was very excited and pleased with the macaroons. The only thing I did not like was when I started my order the girl helping me automatically pulled one of the green boxes to gather my macaroons. She didn't not inform me that I had to pay for the box. It is important to let the customer know what they are in for. When she rang me up the total was 47 Euros. I like macaroons but I did not plan on spending that much. I could have bought a full cake for that price. When I told her I did not anticipate paying that much then I was informed about the box. I wish I was given an option. I tried to change the order but they did not know how to refund my card and redo the transaction. This was a stressful experience, the line was getting longer and they tried taking half the macaroons back and refunding me 2 Euros which was inaccurate. It took a lot away from the experience. Left much to be desired. They need to be clear about those little green boxes, I would rather pay for more macaroons not the green boxes that cost a lot of green.
1 year ago
Delicious and according to our food tour, one of the best, but this location is not in Yelp, arr. 4 on the island read more
Discovered Pierre Hermé while in Paris & it was everything I didn't know I needed. Okay... a little dramatic but still! This shop is located in the Marais area, right around the corner from where we were staying at Hotel Dupond-Smith. We kept passing by it while walking around each day and we finally decided to stop in. The shop was beautiful and intimate with a variety of macarons on display. They have different boxes you can choose from that range from holding 4 to 40 macarons. The tins for 4 were cute and make the perfect gift to bring home for loved ones and are priced at 13€. The had a ton of flavors and most of them were classic flavors, but with a twist! read more
4 years ago
First off, the store itself is gorgeous inside out. The staff inside was extremely friend and accommodating of non-French speakers. They helped me pick out which macarons to go into my box and even offered for me to sample the confiture (fruit jam) they had on display. I got their 18 macaron box and it came out to be 51 euros in total (45 for the macarons themselves at 2.50 euros a pop and 6 euros for the box). The macarons are delicious. Not too sweet, with a supple and flavorful interior, and perfectly shaped shells. If you were only to get a couple, my recommendation would be the Mogador and Ispahan. These two are their some of their most well known flavors. read more
Now This is a Macaron Shop! Step in, and all you see is fancy French cookies. I feel so low grade calling them cookies!!! They're beautiful pieces of art! So many flavors! Very good taste! Very expensive! Annoyingly so. You must buy a canister if you want multiple macarons, the canisters are $3, $5, $8, and $12 euro's. Each macaron is $2.50. But they are pretty... both the tiny canister and The macarons. The pricing can absolutely be confusing, even out tour guide admitted. They overcharged one of us and had a heck of a time trying to figure out how much.. about $10 euros. Long story short, it's all about the experience and souvenirs. Somebody is gonna be happy.... right?? read more
Had heard about their macarons and decided to give it a try. Must admit I was slightly disappointed with the flavors and texture. It was missing the intensity I have come to expect with macarons in paris. Not the best thing in town. read more
There is a reason why their vanilla bean macaron was voted #1 best macaron for years! Stellar flavor (I believe ganache filling) with the perfect crispy exterior, pillowy interior shell. All their flavors were light yet fragrant, and was the most delicate burst of taste with each bite. I sure wish I got to try their chocolate croissant and other pastries--I'm regretting not getting them while I was there! This is a must visit spot! read more
Best baked good I sampled in my week in France. The lighter style macron beats out Laduree in my humble opinion, and the flavors are refreshing and vibrant. One is around 2-3 euro depending on the flavor and I am not ashamed to admit I spent $100 on french cookies for my family- to eat that day. We went back one other time but sadly could not take any home since we were going to Spain next. I liked the Lychee/rose/raspberry combo as well as the jasmine and the rose. read more
5 years ago
Came here for a little snack with my husband! We ended up getting four macarons, a cheesecake, and a vanilla bean tart. My favorite macaron was the one with jasmine in it! It had a really good aroma and was really good. Their dessert aren't TOO sweet, which is perfect. The cheesecake was very light and creamy and their vanilla bean tart was my favorite. It was full of vanilla flavor but also wasn't that sweet. Definitely a great place to grab a little dessert or some pastries. There were a lot of other things I also wanted to try but didn't have the stomach to! The prices aren't too bad either.. nothing too different than high end pastries/cakes in the US. read more
Had to come back again on this trip. This time I ventured out and decided to try new flavors. I have to say I prefer the single flavors. Jardin des mousses: the basil flavor was overpowering. Montebello: the mix of framboise and pistache . I prefer the regular pistachio. Caramel, chocolat and noisette were all delicious. My fav is still the infiniment pistache. Hands down the best macaron place! 7 macaron= 16 euros= better savor every bite! read more
I cheated on Laduree while on this trip to Paris. Some friends had told me I should try PH and I'm glad I was able to try some of PH's wonderful macarons. The macarons are very colorful and well-made, seriously delicate shell with a flavorful center. What won me over are the savory flavors they incorporate--caviar, foie gras, balsamic vinegar-- it just makes these little sweets so much more decadent. My new favorite--Truffle and Hazelnut. So perfectly balanced. The gent behind the counter was perfectly friendly. Accepted my attempts at French and easily spoke in English when needed. Love PH! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
Amazing croissants with raspberry, lychee, and rose! We did a good tour and this was the best food on the trip. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Also a large selection of macaroons, including an olive oil one. Everything to go. Definitely check this place out! read more
Yep, Pierre Herme's macarons are the best! After trying a bunch of different places, Pierre Herme macarons had the best flavors, beautiful colors and solid shape. Laduree is great, but Pierre Herme is better. Everything is super fresh. Go earlier in the day before they run out of things. I loved the black currant and jasmine flavor. The jasmine macaron was this beautiful opal color. Almost too beautiful to eat. Your choice of 7 macarons is 16 euros. This smaller location mainly had just macarons and chocolates. We walked past other Pierre Herme locations around town that were a lot bigger with cakes and even more pastries. read more
I've been looking forward to trying Pierre Herme's macarons ever since I've heard of his name and what he does. I've even bought his books even though I've never tried any of the pastries from his stores. Now that I'm in Paris, i MUST come. Walked in, welcomed by chocolate and macarons. So many choices. I wanted to try a few first before diving crazily into purchasing a dozen or more. I got 4 different flavors. Rose, Lychee Macaron Vanilla Olive Macaron Caramel Macaron Pamplemousse and something else Macaron Just 4 little ones costed almost 9 Euros, but it's okay, I was sure it will be worth it. Well, the moment came to finally tasting these babies and this was no fireworks moment. The shell on these macarons were soft. Filling seemed to all have the consistency of karosyrup. Terrible. Just terrible. I was so surprised and thought I didn't know my macarons and how they should taste like, I had to confirm it with my friend (we shared the macarons) that I wasn't imagining this. These were so terrible that I'm sure my very first batch of macarons would have been better than Pierre Herme's. I'm sure if Herme was here to taste what I had just tried, he would have been extremely disappointed how much the quality has gone down. I don't even think I should keep his recipe books anymore. read more
So many macarons, so little time. These macarons really melt in your mouth. It would be a shame to only go to Laduree as Pierre Hermé's macarons are superb! I ate 5 in one day and should have gone back the next day for more. The Rose and Pistache were perfect. However, my favorite was the Citron. It was hard not to eat the macarons I had bought for a friend who I was visiting in another city the next day! I was slightly intimidated when I walked in, but the staff helped me out and also corrected my pronunciation which I did appreciate. read more
7 years ago
Delicious fresh taste with a variety of choices. Our tour guide recommended this place and I am glad she did. I was very excited and pleased with the macaroons. The only thing I did not like was when I started my order the girl helping me automatically pulled one of the green boxes to gather my macaroons. She didn't not inform me that I had to pay for the box. It is important to let the customer know what they are in for. When she rang me up the total was 47 Euros. I like macaroons but I did not plan on spending that much. I could have bought a full cake for that price. When I told her I did not anticipate paying that much then I was informed about the box. I wish I was given an option. I tried to change the order but they did not know how to refund my card and redo the transaction. This was a stressful experience, the line was getting longer and they tried taking half the macaroons back and refunding me 2 Euros which was inaccurate. It took a lot away from the experience. Left much to be desired. They need to be clear about those little green boxes, I would rather pay for more macaroons not the green boxes that cost a lot of green. read more
3 years ago
11 years ago
Did someone say foie gras macarons?! Being vegetarians, we of course passed, but when we saw truffle macarons in the cases, the immediate reaction was .....bring it! So not wanting to go overboard, we stuck to a few Rose - lovely rosey flavor & I don't think our previous rose sample was as delish. This time it really stood out Passion Fruit - extremely tart (moreso) than Larnicol & we loved the chocolate pairing with it White Truffle - OMG was this divine! Slightly sweet & earthy, we loved the mix of the tender cookie sandwiching the lovely truffle cream. There may have been little bits of truffle in that cream as well but we'd need many more to make sure :-) Chocolate Truffle - the chocolate overpowered the truffle although the smell was the same as the white truffle. We preferred the flavor of the white truffle macaron Overall - a huge 5 stars for very inventive macarons.....just wished we had chosen a large box of the white truffle!! Next time!! read more
8 years ago
I usually hate macarons because they're overly sweet and when they have a flavor, it's so faint that I barely taste it! But these...these macarons were the BEST I've ever had. No I haven't been to Laduree. Maybe next time. But these were so good! The flavors are all unique and the macaron shells are perfect and so pretty, I didn't want to eat them. We got flavors like jasmine, rose, lychee, etc. very good flavor combinations. So good. Do not miss!!!! read more
Paris is known for the best pastries around! I ate so much macarons when I was visiting and Pierre Herme makes the best macarons in my opinion. The flavors were bold and unique. I love all their tea flavored macarons. I also got to try the ispahan, big rose macaron with lychee filling inside. It was one of the best pastries I've ever had! I ate one every day during my trip! read more
7 years ago
I spent 300.00 euros on sweets WTF. .. For me I was in heaven and their sorbet OMG. The macaroons are light fluffy and jam packed with flavor. This is a must go and enjoy don't be like me and go the day before you leave. I'm eating while writing this wishing I had more time. FrFr this ish is the truth read more
BEST macarons in Paris, and probably the world. They're absolutely 5 star, but lose 1 for being so outrageously expensive. I ordered two very good flavors that looked best to me (chocolate, salted caramel). Then I asked for their recommendation, and was told that the best is the passion fruit. That one was easily the best! I wish I had bought a few more of those! I never really saw the hype over macarons until the Pierre Herme passion fruit macaron. Now I can't wait to return! (I'll start saving my money now) read more
8 years ago
The macaroons look pretty and cute ~ if you love them it's the right place for you. However, I'm not really a big fan of them and find them quite pricey. read more
I am from New York City. I came all the way and ate 5 box of 20 of his macaroons in 3 days. Pierre Herme is my favorite macaroon chef in the whole world! Nothing else can compare -- the flavor, texture, and variety of these little guys are way better than it's competitor on the champs élysées. The other one is great for the fancy, fluffy decors. I wished he could open a shop in NYC because I will be a regular there! He is the reason for me to return to Paris among other beautiful and romantic places. read more
11 years ago
I didn't realise I'd been eating bad Macarons in Paris until going to Pierre Herme! They melt in your mouth and the flavours are amazing, especially their signature olive and mandarin. I didn't eat mine until a day later after leaving Paris, crushed from travelling in my suitcase. My only regret is that I didn't try them at the beginning of my trip so I could go back and get more! read more
9 years ago
Pierre Hermé, though expensive (€2 per), has macarons that put Laduree to shame. Great texture and flavor. Unique flavors (I had the passion fruit+chocolate). Unbelievable tasting treats! read more
10 years ago
Two dozen to go...and worth every penny! Until now, I didn't realize that macarons weren't supposed to be chewy. Go figure. I've only had the chocolate passionfruit and Brazilian chocolate and they're softer and more full flavored than I expected. Looking forward to trying the foie gras ones. read more
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