Although Pierre Herme is renowned for their pastries (and particularly their macarons), I found it to be just all right. When compared to the ones from Laduree, Pierre Herme's lacks a certain crisp. They are more cake-like and dense in texture, and it feels as if I'm eating a brownie rather than a macaron. We ordered two flavours - the hazelnut, and the pistachio. The hazelnut flavour tasted exactly like a Ferrero Rocher. It was extremely nutty, and had chunks of hazelnut bits inside. The pistachio paled in comparison to Le Notre, though the taste and flavour was slightly better than Laduree. You could taste more of the nutty flavour, but it still was nowhere as rich when compared to Le Notre. Decent macarons, but I didn't find it worth the hype nor price! read more

See all

Omg.....these were the best macarons I've ever eaten (and I have eaten a lot)! The flavors were so intense and so amazing; they literally melted in my mouth as I bit into each of them. They have amazing flavors....chestnut, white truffle, crème brulee, chocolate passion fruit, cafe, caramel, chocolate, even foie gras! The first day I bought a box of 12 (around 25 euros) and between my husband and I, we finished them all in one sitting! They are really that good. I was so surprised that my husband ate them as he's not a big fan of macarons (and was secretly hoping I wouldn't have to share). We even tried a couple of patisseries here and they were all so phenomenal...so delicate, so intense in flavor and it really made me hate the fact that they will not be available when I'm back in LA. They can be a bit pricey (around 7-8 euros for a pastry) but seriously are the prettiest desserts I've ever seen that taste just as good as they look. I didn't encounter any lines when I went here but I have seen lines out the door when I've passed the store on other occasions. They were a bit iffy about taking pictures, so be discrete while you are taking them. They let me take plenty of pics of the patisseries but when I asked if I could take pics of the macarons, they said no (weird!) Overall, a must when you are in Paris...amazing macarons and patisseries! read more

See all

The macaroons were simple decadent . I would recommend 100 percent . The flavors were on point .

I first fell in love with macarons when Laduree came to NYC's UES. I went to Paris a couple weeks ago and was totally blown away by Perre Herme's macarons. I hate to say it, but they are seriously way better then Laduree's =X. The outside of the store looks like some super cute designer shop; e.g. Chanel or Dior, and when you walk in you get the same feeling. It was as if I was in a jewelry store, except the display cases had macarons, croissants, chocolates, and other baked goods. Loved it in there. I purchased a few macarons, a macaron ice cream sandwich, and two containers of macaron ice cream. The macarons, as I said before were incredible; seriously incredible. I tried their larger sized ones as well and they packed the same great flavor in every single bite as the smaller ones, which is harder to do, in my opinion. I had the pistachio ice cream sandwich which was also incredible -- I mean, it literally brought a smile to my face. I bought a large tub of coffee macaron ice cream and small container of the salted caramel macaron ice cream. Both were absolutely delicious and had bits of macaron cookies throughout ... you can only imagine what state of bliss I was in while eating these. I had a box of macarons to eat during the plane ride back to nyc, and now they're all finished. I am seriously craving these macarons, mainly the ice cream due to this nyc summer. My next trip back can't come soon enough ... read more

Pierre Hermé - Large Macarons - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

Absolutely amazing. It was my favorite dessert place in Paris because they have the best macarons and croissants. I'm sure everything else is just as good as they look. I wanted to go here everyday but I didn't have time. My absolute favorite was the raspberry macaroon with actual raspberry, whipped cream, and lychee. Omg so good you have to get it. You have to visit this place if you're in Paris. read more

My life is never the same again after my trip to pierre Herme.......there is nothing bad about this place. I got the ispahan croissant and it is to die for, the flavor of rose is very subtle but you can taste it, the balance is just right. Their macarons are the best out there, the shell is softer and more chewy and the fillings are so creamy!! My fav flavors are the violet blackurrant, the raspberry yogurt, the earl grey and the dark chocolate.. Now that I had their macarons, no other place will satisfy me anymore.... What am i gonna do.??? I had Laduree couple days later and they are not good for me anymore. Also please try the ispahan, it is a bigger macaron shell with rose, raspberries and lychee. It is so gorgeous I felt guilty to eat it, but one bite down and my guilt was complelely gone... One thing I want to mention is that this place really got class, you can tell people going to pierre Herme are more mature pastry lovers while Laduree customers are more like teenagers and tourists oohing over the pretty box (I used to be one of them). People who works here are very nice and professional and took the time to let us know each flavors in English. They even walked out from behind the register to hand you the bag after you pay just like those designers handbag stores. This was totally a different experience comparing to my previous night at Laduree where I got yelled at by the arrogant server who thinks she is working at a royal palace... Too bad I read that pierre Herme has no plan to open store in the states..... read more

Pierre Hermé - Ispahan - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

ONE of the two ONLY locations that also sell pastries & fancier desserts!! (the others in Paris sell just macarons) i wasn't a huge fan of the macarons BUT the desserts were to die for! --canele: BEST CANELE ever!! i never really thought much of caneles since they aren't that pretty.. but my minds been changed! great sugar crust --2000 feuille: VERY FLAKY pastry layered w/ lots of hazelnut cream MMmmm --croissant isaphan: just ok... i wish there wasn't so much filling & glaze .. i should of got a plain croissant --creme brulee & mogador macarons: i liked the flavor of the creme brulee! the macarons are the LIGHTEST i've had.. which probably shows skill & quality.. but i actually prefer my macarons w/ a bit of chew (dont shoot me!) --Gaufre isaphan: a pre-packaged waffle sandwich cookie? it was nothing special there's a line in the morning but it's worth the wait! read more

See all

MY FAVOURITE MACARONS IN PARIS! PSA please try the rosewater lychee flavour - you will NOT be disappointed. I've tried a few other places during my time in Paris but nothing compares to the flavours at Pierre Hermé. Yes, they're pricey and can add up but its such a good splurge and treat for yourself. I just wish we had these back home! read more

Pierre Hermé - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

Great way to satisfy your sweet cravings although pricey, but this is what this place is good at. A cute little shop in Paris that was a good 5-7 minute walk from the metro station. It was a Sunday afternoon and there was already a line out the door. We stood in line for roughly 15 minutes before ordering. There were displays of dessert but the selection weren't as vast as I thought it would be. I ordered the raspberry macaroon sandwich with cream/raspberry in the middle, cost around 7.50 euros (around $10). A bit pricey, but I just had to try. We also ordered 3 macaroons: passion fruit with chocolate cream, salted caramel, and I forgot the other flavor. It was very good, however, we've had better salted caramel in the states. The passion fruit with chocolate creme was to die for, such an interesting combo that tickles your tongue. The raspberry dessert I had was amazing. I was surprised there was lychee inside! Interesting set of flavors that I didn't expect. It was very sweet and I killed it within a minute. Want more! The desserts came with a cute bag and some fliers. I would recommend people to try this place out. Although I don't think macaroons are that much greater than other places back in America. The flavors are outstanding for certain flavors and the decor was fancy, with a steep price tag. Would I go back? Not really, worth a once in a lifetime try. I can probably find macaroons just as good back home. read more

See all

OMG these macarons are insanely good. I had heard of Laduree but kept seeing this store during my trip and had to find it. They store isn't that big but there is plenty of room if you want to eat in. A box of 7 is going to run you over $20 but my goodness is it worth it. I got a box for my family the first day and my family and I split them during a lovely afternoon break in a park. The next day I went a second time and got another box but sadly my sister left it under the table at a restaurant never to be enjoyed. For some reason they try to push you to get their "bestsellers" which I found were fruiter flavors like Passion fruit or Rose. I really didn't care for these as much as the classic flavors like vanilla, caramel and chocolate. This place is a must. read more

I'm so glad that we didn't overlook this place for Laudree. Laudree is great and all, but it's widely found in NY, Miami, and other big cities while Pierre is only located in France, and I believe somewhere in Japan. Plus, the pastry at Pierre is no competition against Laudree. Macaron wise, Pierre has the texture and moist-ness that I look for. Flavor wise, it offered the classics and fell 1% behind Laudree. However, the chocolates and the ispahan is to die for... My only regret is that I didn't get to make my second visit while in Paris and I'm in tears even til now as I write my review. Ispahan is the beautiful macaron sandwich with rose petal, cream, and raspberries in between. I truly hope that one day, Pierre will be available in the states! read more

See all

Good but expensive. I would say better than Lauduree. Their flavors are more creative and more intense and aromatic read more

The Little Red Box!!! My brother and his wife came home from Paris, and I had a little red box waiting for me...macarons??? !!! *Giddy with Delight* At first, I thought it came from Laduree, but no, I saw the brand Pierre Herme, and thought, alright, I'll take that! Pastry Chef Herme is a 4th generation chocolatier, and famously known for his macarons, yass! Instead, it was a box of assorted bonbons.... I was bummed at first, however, after taking a bite of the Chocolat Au Lait (carmelized milk chocolate) bonbon, it was c'est si bon! The milk chocolate itself was creamy and decadent, while the caramel was smooth, luscious and didn't stick to my teeth. I've also tasted the Infiniment Praline Noisette (Hazelnut Praline) - another c'est si bon bonbon, hehe! The rich, dark chocolate tasted divine, and the smoky crunch of the hazelnut praline tasted almost like a yummy toffee-like texture, je t'aime, oui, oui!!! The rest of the chocolate bonbons smelled so rich and indulgent (can't stop smelling it!), but I gotta save those for another time. Each one has their own fillings (see pics for filling descriptions). As instructed on their website: to be savored slowly, in a quiet environment, yes! As I will do, along with a cup of Earl Grey next time, hehe! Afterwards, I texted my brother and thanked him for chocolates. He told me he wasn't able to get me the macarons because they wouldn't last long during his trip (he wasn't sure if they were gonna make it back here on time), and so the employees recommended chocolate bonbons as the next best thing, and they were right! So yes, my brother redeemed himself. Should I ever get to go to Paris, I'm definitely gonna be stopping by here too! Oui, oui, hehee! read more

See all

One of the best macaroons that I tried in Paris. Though few flavors tasted weird, it was in the right texture. Mogador was the best seller but it was not good. Ispahan was recommended and it was really good. Also loved their pistachio macaroon, hot chocolate and croissant. It's an expensive place and if you want to dine-in then it's an extra cost. Take away was cheaper and the place was crowded. read more

Pierre Hermé - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

I ate the most delicious thing I have ever eaten in my life--the Isaphan macaron. It was a large raspberry macaron with a rose and lychee filling with fresh lychees and fresh raspberries. I could not believe I was eating something so delicious. The combination of flavors was simply genius. I would go back just for this. I liked the intricate flavors and combinations of macarons. My favorites were chocolate and passion fruit, lychee and rose, dark chocolate, and rose and strawberry. These treats are a luxury for many of us but like my husband said, "you don't get to eat these treats in Utah so just enjoy them", and we did. read more

See all

4* just for the isaphan croissant (rose, raspberry, lychee) 2.4€. Macaroons not really worth the price, but the isaphan croissant surprised us both. The sweetness and flakiness of the croissant were so good! Definitely didn't expect to be wowed. Way better bang for your buck. read more

See all

The best macarons I've ever had! I was torn between visiting Lauderee or Pierre Hermes, but since they have a Laudedee in LA, I opted for this place instead. I'm so glad I did! Since France is the home of macaron, it's no surprise that the macarons in the states do not compare. The texture of the shell is the perfect amount of crunchy on the outside, but super fluffy and airy on the inside. If you've ever tried to make macarons yourself, it's not easy to get the perfect shell. What I like about their macarons is that you can get some that have different flavors on each side. My favorite flavors were the mogador which is milk chocolate and passion fruit and the jardin jandalou which is olive oil with mandarin orange and red berries. These little boxes of happiness do cost quite the penny, but its worth every cent! I highly recommend coming here if you are in Paris because their macarons are a must try! read more

Pierre Hermé - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

I'm a slight macaron snob, just kidding! But I've been eating macarons for 10+ years since I discovered it in high school. I couldn't wait to try Laduree in paris, but when I tried Pierre Herme, I had found my new favorite macaron place. For Pierre Herme, my favorite part was the delicate blend of intricate and different flavors. I like how they had something beyond the generic salted caramel, pistachio, etc. They have a bunch of unique flavors like Isaphan which has rose and lychee (so unique!) and they make it blend together and taste amazing! Another favorite was the Mogador which had chocolate, pineapple and something else (i forget now) but it was also sooooo amazing. A little tart, a little chocolatey, a little sweet, but none were too overpowering. Not only are the flavors super fun and delicious, the macarons themselves were delicious. The outer shell is not as crispy as others, but its still light and airy, which pairs well with the dense and flavorful center. We ended up getting 7 macarons and ate them all in 2 days! Then we came back for more. No shame. Definitely would choose this over Lauderee! read more

See all

Pretty good macarons, but I preferred Laduree's. However, the Isphahan croissant (croissant with raspberry filling and rose flakes on top) was fresh and delicious! What I do like, however, is the selection of interesting flavors (rose yogurt? Ginger?? I think yes!) That you can't get at Laduree. Another good thing about the PH shop I went to was that it was less crowded, albeit smaller (the line for the Laduree on Les Champs-Elysees was crazy!). Service was nice; the workers spoke good English (even though I had ordered in French). Overall, a well-reputed, but a just-okay establishment. read more

Pierre Hermé - Macarons! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

A solid 4.5/5 stars. Only deducting 0.5 because I personally prefer Laduree's macaroon over this brand. Much debate of the best macaroons in Paris between these two. Definately worth a try. Packaging makes great gifts to take back. read more

Pierre Hermé - Yummy! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

Beautiful macarons with a variety of flavor options. We tried a bunch and there all pretty good. I have to admit (surprisingly!) that I was a bigger fan of Laduree whose macarons were a bit more flavorful and crispy. read more

Pierre Hermé - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

Pierre Herme is like the wacky younger brother to Laduree. Laduree has the classical macaron combinations while Pierre Herme has unique combos. They also have pastries and chocolates but I only came to try the macaron. Not as crowded as Laduree was, but you should still expect a line. Arabesque - 2.10 euro - Apricot with crunchy pistachio. Might seem like a werid combo, but it worked and tasted great. The cookie was crispy on top but pillowy underneath. read more

Pierre Hermé - Arabesque - 2.10 euro - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

Everything here is just amazing and delicious. Try the cakes. Try the macarons. Free chocolate samples!

Seriously skip all the others. Most are tourist traps that are overpriced and not fresh. read more

See all

I've never been a fan of macarons, but I guess that's because I've only eaten subpar ones in America. Went to Pierre Hermé after hearing it was the crème de la crème of macarons in Paris. This place did not disappoint. Seeing as I wasn't too into macarons, I only got two. The fig and bourbon. So delicious! I also slightly loved the pomp and circumstance of the shop, with my macarons being picked up with silver tonga and being placed on a platter for me to pick up. I had meant to go back to grab more macarons before I left Paris, but sadly never made it. I'll be dreaming of another until I have one again... read more

Pierre Hermé - Bourbon and coffee - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

Pierre Herme, who can make a visit to friends and not try these macarons? Of course I needed to have a macaron in France and so what better spot than this? No matter what the time there is always a line. You could tell mostly tourists but also enough regulars to make you feel that this is in fact a place you should be trying. It went about an hour before closing and waited about 30 minutes to get my order. The hardest part is definitely picking flavors. The price point on these macaroons are a bit high so you need to be choosy. If you are traveling back home with these macaroons either for yourself or as a gift definitely spend the extra money to buy the travel tin. This 10 has separate slots for each macaron to ensure they stay in place and also has a hard protective covering. If you don't buy this 10 your order will be put into a simple plain white pastry box and your macarons will get crushed. So about those macarons, let me preface this by saying I'm not the hugest fan of macarons in general but these were quite tasty. The flavor combinations were unique and you could really pick up on all of the different flavors used within a macron. Simply put, if you're going to try macarons, you should try them here. It also doesn't hurt that the shop is the prettiest little thing you've seen. They also had other desserts that looked really good but unfortunately the one we were buying got snatched up right before we got to the counter, akan to coming later in the day. read more

Pierre Hermé - Delicious macarons! Definitely upgrade to the tin if traveling home with your macarons! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

The first time I decided to come here I realised that this was not a traditional sit down cafe, it's more of a patisserie where you purchase your pastries and leave to go on with your day. I LOVE their ispahan croissant , I usually buy many many at a time to satiate my perpetual sweet tooth lol. Bite into gorgeous croissant crust into an exquisite burst of rose, raspberries and lychee flavours that will leave you breathless. Oh they also have beautiful macaroons of exotic tastes such as caviar and ginger. Not very traditional but great for the adventurous gastronomie in you. Enjoy!!! read more

See all

After all the Yelp reviews as well as reading about Pierre Herme in my guide book this was on the top of my to-visit food places while in Paris. I've tried macaroons in the states and have been uninspired and thought perhaps a true Parisian macaroon might be different. Alas, macaroons, even from Pierre Herme, just are not for me. However the pistachio chocolate and raspberry croissants were out of this world. Of the 37 miles we trekked about Paris proper, these were the best croissants we came across. Definitely worth a special visit! (I may or may not have purchased five of each to pack on my carry-on return flight home). read more

After having Laduree a few times in the states we were excited to try macaroons in France. With some research Pierre Herme, showed up as a top contender for the best macaroon. We went to the small store near the arc de triomphe that wasn't their full bakery to our disappointment. They carried the macaroons and some chocolates but no pastries. We took a box of 7 with pistachio, dark chocolate, isophan (raspberry lychee), pistachio/raspberry, passion fruit, coffee and vanilla. Each of these flavors were so intense. The merengue cookies were a tad less delicate and airy but perfect for standing up to the slightly more dense and flavorful cream filling. My favorite was the single origin dark chocolate but the isophan was also delicious. This was a split decision, I preferred Pierre Herme while my girlfriend preferred the more delicate Laduree. If you enjoy macaroons come try out both and find out which you prefer! Intense and perfectly balanced flavor or delicate textures. read more

Pierre Hermé - Pistachio, pistachio/raspberry, isophan, passion of the fruit, dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

In the next edition of Kimberly gains 5 pounds in France, I will speak about the incomparable Pierre Hermé. Conveniently located a few blocks away from Jardin de Luxombourg, I made sure to schedule a special trip to this celebrated pastry shop. The line to get in here is long, but it moves fairly quickly. Lucky for me, I was right in front of a tour group so I got a free history lesson while waiting in line. Apparently Pierre Hermé is a famed baker who used to work with Lauderée a company that claims to have invented the first macaron. My purchase included a mocha eclair and four macarons which came out to a whopping 15 euros. The mocha eclair was just lovely: light and airy on the inside with a smooth not-too-sweet filling - - even two days after it's purchase date! I can only imagine how this would taste if I ate it the same day! The macarons were pure perfection. It was like biting into a crunchy cloud of happiness. I tried the banana, white truffle, and one of their featured garden flavors. The white truffle had a very overpowering smell but WOW-OH-WOW. I'm still dreaming of this a week later. Kat V if you are reading this review will you please bring back a few white truffle macarons home for me? PS: They accept American Express - - SCORE!!! read more

Pierre Hermé is KING of macarons in ALL OF THE WORLD!!!  I've had Bottega Louie's, Laduree's, Bouchon's, Napoleon's, Little Next Door's, Lette's, Fauchon's and NOTHING is in close proximity to the complex flavor profiles PH is notorious for.  To fully appreciate the splendor of these delicate confections, splurge on a 20pc. box and fill them up with one of each kind they're making for the day.  That box will run you approximately 34euros so you best appreciate these glorious ganache-filled merengue pillows or you'll be hightailing it to the nearest steakhouse wishing you bought dinner instead for this amount.   Claim-to-fame flavor: Rose, lychee and raspberry BUT I've NEVER met a PH mac I didn't lalalalLOVEEEEEE!  I can't help but gush guys, seriously.THE.BEST.EVERRRRRRRRR and easily my last dying meal.  Well, that and THIS plate of cheese.   Service is impeccable as you can easily have a full staff of 3 waiting on you hand and foot for a simple 20pc box order.  I love that the employees really seem to LOVE their job and are more than willing to explain all the flavors in detail (in perfect English, mind you) and go out of their way to help you make the best selections during your visit.   Fun fact:  I also stopped by the PH in Hong Kong (they are only located in select countries, see complete listHERE) on my last visit there and the service was just as exceptional.  Which makes me appreciate the brand even more for their utmost care and consistency. read more

See all

Pierre Herme, in my opinion is even better than the great Laduree! We ran across Paris to make sure we made it here before closing and even though we barely made it there was still a line out the door and down the corner! The exquisiteness and elegance of this place is felt from the decor to how each member of the staff here treats the desserts made here like they are to be treasured. But when you look at each treat based on presentation and flavor it really is unrivaled. Really decadent treats that even when we brought them back home to LA they were fantastic. Overall I feel like they are sweeter than the macarons at Laduree but packed with more flavor. That said, White Truffle is definitely a flavor you want to save for last or eat first because it is powerful like no other. So powerful in fact that they need to separately package it for fear it will taint the other macarons. But, if you like white truffle it is quite good. You get all the savory and buttery unique flavor of a truffle with a kick of sweet pastry goodness at the end. Best of both worlds, Miley Cyrus style with the White Truffle bringing the same kind of stank as MC but the sweet kick at the end being the wholesomeness of Hannah Montana. They didn't have the Rose flavor with the adorning raspberries that is perhaps the most photogenic and popular flavor they have but I will be back for those. Pierre Herme is an absolute must especially for macaron lovers! Paris, j'adore. read more

Pierre Hermé - Display - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

I am sad that I live so far away because ispahan is the best thing I have ever eaten for dessert. The cookie shell is perfect. The rose cream is the best possible consistency. The raspberries are ripe and plump. The surprise lychee in the middle is soft. The packaging was so beautiful and it kept the whole creation intact until we got to a nearby cafe. We ended up eating 2 more of these on our week long visit. We also tried the macarons and the croissants with rose glaze and little rose bits. My favorite flavor was the raspberry with rose and lychee, but we also really loved the citrus flavors we tried and a few of the chocolate. These are by far the best macarons in the city. Don't waste your money or calories elsewhere. read more

See all

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise - Pierre Herme macarons are without question or hesitation superior to those of Laduree, and if it weren't for a somewhat limited breadth of flavors and a somewhat overly exotic twist on the existing flavors, I'd very quickly be dishing out five stars here. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Like most of the macaron shops in just about any major city in the world, Pierre Herme absolutely oozes class and quality. Servers are fluent in multiple languages, are dressed as if they were selling diamonds, and carry themselves with a swagger that surely opens the wallets and purses of the global elite who frequently walk through the doors. Having said that, I'm an exceptionally casual person, and I was pleased to find that the woman behind the counter loosened up a bit when I spoke to her in a more casual and laid back tone. Adapting to the customer is a huge asset, and I was thrilled that this wasn't something that was considered "below" the fine staff here at Pierre Herme. Sure, they wrapped up my six macarons in a way that only made it more difficult to immediately pry them open and eat them, but tradition is tradition. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Yes - as you might have guessed, Pierre Herme macarons are a tad bit more expensive than what you may have experienced elsewhere, but if you're converting US dollars you're in for a pleasant surprise. Macarons from Laduree in New York City are $2.69 a pop. Here at Pierre Herme? €2,10 each, which converts over to $2.27 as of July 2015. I'm not sure if I should be, but I'm surprised by that in a good way. Macarons have never been cheap, but Pierre Herme charges less than I think they probably could, and that's value. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? From a consistency and flavor perspective, these were without question the best macarons I've ever had. Fluffy and exceptionally airy on the outside to the point where they felt as though they were melting in my hand yet ever so chewy and flavorful on the inside. Absolutely perfect - each and every one of the six that I ordered. The issue here was the variety of flavors. I'm a simple man. You know what flavors I like? Chocolate, Vanilla, Caramel. Nothing fancy, nothing exotic, just the simple flavors that have been the crux of just about every dessert since the dawn of time. While Pierre Herme did have these three flavors, outside of the caramel they were simply too complicated, and other options were fifty shades of exotic with apricot and passion fruit and some others (there were only maybe eight or nine total) that were just kind of strange. The vanilla tasted too much like vanilla bean, the chocolate too dark, and the caramel.. well, okay the caramel was flawless in every way and I wished I'd ordered six caramel. My point here is that in my opinion, Pierre Herme gets just a bit ahead of themselves with regard to flavor. Sure, macarons have always been complicated products, but that doesn't mean you need to stay complicated in their variety and flavors. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? These are the most consistently wonderful macarons I've ever had, and while the lack of flavor selection and over complexity of existing flavors was a bit of a hiccup, you can't not give a fifth star to the best. Star Granted. read more

Pierre Hermé - Macarons: €2,10 each - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

This place is likely the best pastry shop in the world, especially as it relates to the macarons and overall service provided. The continual comparison between the big time Parisian manufacturers (Laduree, Pierre Hermé) goes ultimately to this place. They are freaking delicious in nearly all facets of the dessert world. My recommendation would be to come to this place, feast on your favorites and then buy extras for you to take back with you, you will not regret it! Overall, a must stop dessert shop when visiting Paris. read more

This review has a special shoutout to Jeffrey C, I hope you're reading this! So honestly, my personal life was pretty crazy leading up to this EuroTrip, so I really didn't get to plan any food/dessert places, only sight-seeing (for me) and shopping (for my fiancee), so we were dropping in a bunch of quick bite places, just so we can do more sight-seeing and shopping, but after one of my first reviews during my trip, Jeffrey, commented and said I had to come here. So, sure enough I made it a bookmark and from my previous, conversations, with Jeffrey, me and him are usually on the same page when it comes to food and other things. When, I arrive, I'm like whoa, it's like the male version of Laduree, but the ISPAHAN, was out of this world! I had my expectations set pretty darn high, which in the past leads to disappointment, but in this case nope, after the first bite, I was sold. The cookie is soft, the raspberries are fresh, but the lychee/rose cream, brings the whole damn thing together. This has to be my absolute favorite dessert! BTW, his macarons blow Laduree away, and those were just an after thought behind the ISPAHAN. read more

After hearing about Pierre Hermé, we didn't even bother with Ladurée! There are TWO locations: One has a full bakery with their chocolates and pastries while the other is dedicated just to macarons, so if you only plan on getting macarons, you can go to the one on Rue Cambon. The pastries are gorgeous and carefully crafted. I was pleasantly surprised at the wide range of chocolate macarons they had which varied from cacao percentage and bitterness. I knew I wouldn't be coming back to Paris anytime soon, so I opted for a box of macarons which fits seven. They had 3 designs to choose from and were marked 2014, so I'm assuming their box designs change annually? I don't have to go on about their macarons since they are renown, but what I did love was their ROSE CROISSANT (pâte d'amande à la rose). The filling was fruity and the rose on top adds such an elegant fragrance to the overall buttery and flakey croissant. Beyond the pastries, what took this to a 5-star level was their SERVICE. ALL the workers spoke English and were highly knowledgeable, polite and attentive. The lady assisting me accidentally squeezed a macaron too hard and it cracked so she started over and proceeded to box a new one! There was a beautiful white/silvery macaron I wanted to include in my box but because it contained a mint or basil of some sort, she explained that it was highly fragrant and would overpower the rest of my macarons and she would have to pack it separately. THAT'S the kind of attention to detail and craft that really makes this place special and not overrated at all. read more

Pierre Hermé - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

See all

Growing up in Paris my Family and I would come here for special occasions, if you are visiting this is in my opinion is the best Macaron I have ever had, including Laduree which has declined in Quality since it's expansion across the globe. You must try the rose, and my favorite is chocolate passion fruit. Their pastries are also mouthwatering, they are known for their mille feuille and their Lemon tart is my personal favorite. If you are interested in getting a cake for a party the rasberry and rose macaron cake is a must try. read more

See all

In this high-end dessert boutique, gorgeous pastries are housed behind sleek display cases. As if to maintain their exclusivity-- photography is not allowed inside. What a shame, because the creations at Pierre Herme are absolutely beautiful and almost too pretty to eat. ALMOST. Because the Mille-Fueille from Pierre Herme was the BEST thing I ate during my trip to Paris (which says a lot) and exemplifies why French pastries are second to none! First, THE LAYERS. It was painful to hear the individual shatter of EACH layer as my fork penetrated through... until I tasted the first bite. The crispy caramelized layers were the perfect complement to the sweet hazelnut-rich cream that delicately melded the thousand leaves together. Divine! Of course, we'd be remiss if we didn't try some of their other offerings. The Flan des Amateurs was a firm custard with a strong flavor of egg and vanilla. The cannelle was also great with a just-short-of-burned crust incasing a moist and dense cake-like interior. I WISH I could comment fairly about their famed macarons (which we tried 6 of). Which brings me to my only gripe-- their packaging! There is no seating space inside so you are forced to transport them to another location before enjoying. The macarons were packed in a filmsy cellophane bag. Sadly, by the time I was ready to eat them, the Olive Oil & Citrus macaron was smushed and olive-oil leaked onto all the other macarons. They were still good even though they were ruined, but still ruined. If I'm paying top dollar, I think I should get sturdier packaging! Ah well. I guess I'll just have to try the macarons again the next time. Tough life. read more

See all

Lots of unique flavors! We tried the rose lychee, pu'er tea, sake. and pistachio. All were really fresh~ read more

See all