Pierre Hermé. 5 stars. Do you even have to ask why? I'll state the facts. - Best macarons in Paris. - Handmade high quality. Better than rival Laduree. It's just less mass-produced. - Gorgeous looking pastries, like art. - Delicious pastries, croissants and chocolates. About this specific location. - Nice cute street, area, with lots of shops and Jardin du Luxembourg nearby. - Friendly staff. - Nice selection of cakes, macarons and croissants. - Clean and neat interior. I am a true fan! read more

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Inventive flavor combinations and pretty macarons, but pricey! And if you want your macarons in a box, be prepared to shell out up to 7 euros for the box alone. I did enjoy the macarons here, but I think Ladurée and Jean Paul Hévin are a better value. I did appreciate the exotic flavors that Pierre Hermé offers, which I believe are seasonal. Here's a sampling of the flavors they had available in August when we visited: Anise Saffron Peach Apricot Lemon Fennel Rose Jasmine Rose Pistachio Cherry read more

When I was studying abroad in Paris, I was ecstatic to eat as many croissants as I can. So when I found out Pierre Hermes and saw pictures of the Ispahan Croissant, I knew I had to get it (besides the macarons). The croissant is beautiful, it looks like it's made for a princess! The taste is very unique. It was light, flakey and had a slight rosy fragrant taste to it. It wasn't overly sweet and if it wasn't so pricy, I wouldn't mind treating myself every week...or day. I also ordered a box of 7 macarons. Check out my photos for the a more detailed description on the flavors I got! ^-^ I liked all the flavors I got, but I especially liked Mogador, Infiniment Vanilla and Celeste. read more

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This place is good, but way overhyped. The macaroons are more moist than Laduree but lack that little crisp edge that I like. They have a very unique selection of fillings that they've created themselves like the rose Ispahan. Still, the rose Laduree macaroon wins. We found the croissants disappointing. Big and airy, but not buttery and crispy on the outside. I prefer the smaller local bakeries for this. It's worth popping in if your near, but I wouldn't go out of your way to visit. read more

Pierre Hermé - Had to do the croissant test. Wasn't the flaky, buttery type. A sad thumbs down. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

Amazing. I'm so happy I saved my first macaron experience for Paris! The store is small and quaint and gets rather busy on Sundays, but if you have to stand in line for a minute or two it would be well worth it. I ordered the pistachio , chocolate and banana and all were delectable- but noteably the pistacio. I also ordered the pistaccio-raspberry cake and it was not only beautiful but delcious as well with a tang from the raspberries, a slight pistaccio dust and a soft, cloud-like cake. Each macaron comes with a fluffy interior and a slight crispness on the exterior. TO DIE FOR. This is a must for US visitors because rumor has it that Pierre Herme does not have plans to expand to the US, so indulge indulge and indulge! read more

My favorite stop for macarons in Paris. They have an incredible selection of treats and always some interesting and surprising flavors... you can depend on Laduree for the classics but Pierre Herme will truly wow you! read more

Pierre Herme needs no advertising. It has already established itself as one of the best patisseries in Paris and the master himself as been dubbed 'the Picasso of Pastry' which I cannot dispute. This store is the most well-known so it can get pretty busy especially on weekends and during high season. If you want to get your hands on his most sought-after pastries particularly the Ispahan croissant then it is recommended to get there before noon. I've left disappointed many times because they haven't had any left - and trust me it would be a real shame not to try one of them! If you go here make sure to nab a seat on one of the benches at Place St Sulpice in front of the church as it is the perfect backdrop to compliment your perfect patisserie. If you're not one who likes to queue then I would recommend going to the one on Rue de Vaugirard as it sells the whole collection of patisseries and manages to stay relatively quiet. His macarons are incredible however sometimes a little too adventurous for me I've sourly regretted a couple of my choices mainly the foie gras chocolate and fennel lemon one. Whilst I often know I won't like some of these flavours, I nonetheless seem to always push my boundaries and try them, often regretting it and wishing I'd have chosen the classics instead. Do not overlook his patisseries as in my opinion they are even more delicious than his macarons! read more

Pierre Hermé - The famous Ispahan photo by http://www.farfelue.com/ - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

This has the be the best macaron I have ever tasted! I could pretty much finish this review here! Do yourself a favour, leave some money aside in your holiday budget for a decadent treat. I had the passionfruit & chocolate macaron - it was the best I have had anywhere! Of course I didn't start eating it until I'd walked outside & halfway down the street, possibly my saving grace or I'm sure I could have eaten a dozen. I've tried a few macaron's in my time , however I shared a moment with this macaron, we bonded, & I discovered that this is in fact what they're suppose to taste like. Full of passionfruit flavour, light, gooey, firm & glistening & the outside. Really just eat one.... or two... you won't regret it. If you've never been a macaron fan I suggest this is the place to try one anyway. If you're not a convert after one of these bad boys then macaron's aren't your thing! Pierre Herme as has a counter in Lafayette, so always an option if checking out the food hall. read more

Pierre Hermé - Passionfruit & Chocolate macaron - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

Probably the best macrons I've ever had. They are so soft and airy, it's like biting into cotton candy. I really like the raspberry and gingerbread one. It has the perfect amount of tartness to the sweetness of the gingerbread flavor. Of course the tarts are amazing so get yourself some of those also. We got some mini ones that were bitesized but they also have bigger ones. This place is seriously a must-have. Buy some for yourself then buy some for your family and friends at home. read more

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The Isaphan croissant is mind alteringly good...just pure goodness from the first sinfully delicious bite to the last - a deceivingly light croissant with a rose frangipane, raspberry jam marzipan and litchi icing. It's unique. It's freaking delicious. And I need more in my belly now! His other pastries are also pretty amazing (I had bites of his plain croissant - the best plain croissant I had in my time in Paris, chocolate croissant, and this amazing layered desert. I wish I could remember the name but it was flaky pastry layers with hazelnut chocolate and cream layers in between.) Unfortunately, the two macaroons I had were less than impressive which was disappointing considering the cost and the hype. I was one of the first people of the morning (came before opening and stood in line) so supposedly it was all fresh. I had the special holiday white chocolate truffle and the passionfruit chocolate. The texture of the mac was severely off - crumbly and odd for both. The truffle one was pretty bleh - truffle flavors should not be in a macaroon. The flavor of the passionfruit and chocolate was great but I couldn't get past the texture. So for that I'd dock a star...but seriously - the Isaphan and his magical croissants are about 15 stars so 5 stars it is! read more

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I hate macaroons... Or at least I used to before I came here. The only macaroons I've ever eaten have been hard, crumbly, tasteless things. I didn't see how anyone could enjoy them. Well PH taught me what a real macaroon tastes like! Light with a tender crunchy outside and soft, fluffy inside. The filling was like eating air... I love being proven wrong! Thanks PH! Note: these macaroons aren't cheap at 2.10 euros each. But just pick a couple to try. You won't regret it! The ones I tried included caramel, citron, olive oil & vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio. Citron was my fave followed closely by pistachio. read more

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

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Wow, just wow! I have enjoyed Ladurée for years and just tried Pierre Hermé macarons for the first time this month. For me, the comparison is stark in terms of quality and flavor. I was so surprised -- delicious! read more

Where do I even start!!? There macarons = heaven. No exaggeration. If thete was a God of taste it'd the Ispahan macaron: a large raspberry macaron with a rose and lychee filling with fresh lychees and fresh raspberries. They even have a croissant of the same flavor, which of course I had to have. Sigh, wish I was eating that right now instead of typing this review. Got a bunch of other macarons recommended by the helpful staff: flavor combinations were simply genius. Never thought I'd ever like a jasmine macaron but tried it out since it was highly recommended and boy, was it life changing! I would go back to Paris just for this. read more

We had already visited the other store on the 1 arr, and promptly went through most of the pieces we bought there. We also had the opportunity to glance at other creations, and like a good wine, let them sit in our minds and get better and better. So we had done a bit more homework on Pierre Herme's great creations and had a better idea of what and how to order, and on a snowy afternoon in Paris, we waited in line while a charming young lady treated us with the most delicious samples of chocolate pieces from the store. We had the opportunity to listen, observe and learn, so when my turn in the line finally came, I was able to deliver in one shot my order for the macaroons, chocolate, Viennese pastries, tarts and biscuits. A small fortune was spent this afternoon, but it was well worth it! The trek, the experience, the wait and the reward. It must all be done ! read more

Pierre Herme is a place to splurge and I love it! Pierre Hermé is BETTER! They offer a variety of baked goods, but Macarons is what they are known for. Oh, I CAN EAT HERE ALL DAY, but my wallet will dry up before you know it! You can purchase it individually, but who does that?! They offer decorative boxes for 7, 12, 20, 24, or any number of macarons you want. It's so good! If you want to save some money, get the regular box versus the decorative ones. Although all of them are like gold, my top choices are rose, lemon, and passion-fruit. Now, the more important question is, can anyone ship some to me now??? Can't wait to return to Paris for my delicious Macarons....I want some now...Nom, Nom, Nom. PS there's no seating available inside, take-away only. read more

Pierre Hermé - Happiness awaits in those little Macarons, gimme! - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

This is only one of the two locations in Paris where you can get pastries (croissants, cakes). Needless to say, PH macarons are the best in the world but what people might not know is that PH also makes very good croissants (one of the top croissants in Paris). I tried the famous Croissant Ispahan and it was ohmygoodness delicious. It's topped with candied rose and a glaze. The filling inside the croissant was raspberry. The Croissant Cafe (coffee-flavored croissant) also had such a true and deep coffee fragrance and flavor to it. PH croissants are flaky, airy, and buttery. It's everything I dreamt of that a croissant would be in Paris. We frequented the other PH location on Rue Cambon and we were told by the employee there that this Rue Bonaparte is one of the two locations that has pastries. We told her that we are interested in getting the croissants and she suggested that we go earlier in the day before it gets sold. This Rue Bonaparte location opens at 10am and we got there at 10:20am. We bought the croissants and walked over to the nearby park, sat on the bench among other Parisians, and ate our croissants. read more

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

Merveilleux! What a wonderful stop on our Parisian chocolate tour. Our favorite, actually. The owner was incredibly kind, patient and gracious. He gave us many samples and also put up with our butchered attempts at speaking French. :-) This was the first stop on our tour. Had we known that we would fall in love we would have purchased far more. We opted to get pieces and packages of chocolates, not macrons. They were all wonderful. The shop is very small and chic and pricey treats that are well worth the cost. It makes me embarrassed to have Hershey chocolate in America once I had good quality chocolate that melts in your mouth. read more

Awesome. Great staff. Chocolate macaron was legit. Somehow I base my macaron reviews based on chocolate and salted caramel wherever I go. Salted caramel was better than Laduree in my opinion. read more

When it comes to macarons in Paris, the big question is: Ladurée or Pierre Hermé? My boyfriend and I visited Pierre Hermé on Valentine's Day. This location is the first boutique that Pierre Hermé opened in Paris, and it is quite busy. There was a 30-minute wait before we were allowed inside to admire all their scrumptious pastries. On top of that, macarons at Pierre Hermé are slightly pricier than Ladurée. However, it was well worth the wait and the few extra euros... First of all, I love the appearance of Pierre Hermé's macarons. Each and every macaron looked perfect; without any cracks or unwanted crumbs. The colours are soft and Pierre Hermé adds a special touch to a lot of their flavours -- a bit of nuts, a dust of cocoa powder, or even a shimmery gloss. The generous amount of ganache in each macaron makes them even better. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth, and rich in flavour. These were the exact words that came to mind as I was devouring my macarons. My favourite was definitely salted butter caramel, closely followed by hazelnut praline. Pure origin Peruvian dark chocolate and vanilla were delicious, too. I walked in hoping to try white truffle & roasted piedmont hazelnut slivers and café vert & café bourbon pointu de la réunion as well, but unfortunately, they were not available that day. Not to say Ladurée's macarons are not soft, melt-in-your-mouth, and rich in flavour, but I found Pierre Hermé's macarons were even softer, more melt-in-your-mouth, and richer in flavour. Pierre Hermé's generous amount of ganache made a big difference as I felt the ganache to meringue ratio was perfect. In terms of the boutique itself, the interior is quite simple and modern. The servers were lined up behind the counter, all were very welcoming. The lady who served me was very friendly and patient with me. I walked in with a list of flavours in mind (to avoid holding up the line), but some were not available, so I had to ask her a few questions before I made my choices, and she was perfectly fine with that. Unfortunately, there are not many Pierre Hermé boutiques (unlike Ladurée with its boutiques all over Paris). I really hope they will open more boutiques in Paris and outside of Europe, particularly in North America. For now, I guess Pierre Hermé makes Paris even more memorable and special -- another reason that will draw me back to "The City of Love". All in all, I gotta say...if you are in Paris, and you have a sweet tooth, a visit to Pierre Hermé is a must. You will not regret it! read more

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Pierre Hermé makes the best macarons in the world. They were also the most expensive macarons I've ever bought, costing around €2 or nearly $2.75 for a few grams of confectionery heaven. The shop itself is elegant and resembles more like a jewelry store than anything else. The picture perfect confections were lined up behind the glass counter, seemingly to be only admired rather than eaten. I thought to myself, I've never seen raspberries that perfect, when I saw them in a large ispahan. The workers here seem a bit pompous in that they will scoff if you purchase less than a dozen macarons. I definitely felt rushed when I took my time choosing only three macarons. I chose an olive oil with mandarin orange, crème brûlée (filled with vanilla and bursts of caramel), and an ispahan (rose, lychee, and raspberry). The flavor combinations were creative and explosive, none like any traditional macaron I've tried. The shells were delicate, thin, and crisp, but flavorful enough to complement the fillings. My favorite was the ispahan because the fragrant scent and taste of rose, lychee, and raspberry slightly lingered even after you finished it. For some, Pierre Hermé might be worth the trip to Paris alone. And now I understand why that snooty French woman looked down on me when I ordered only three macarons. Maybe it wasn't French arrogance. She was feeling sorry for me because she knew I would leave regretting not having bought more. read more

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THE BEST macaron shop in Paris! Funny story: my friends and I walked into the store without know how much each macarons would cost. One of my friends asked the clerk and he thought the clerk said "$1.95 euros for 3". We were liked... .ok.... that's pretty cheap for some high end macarons. I ended up getting 6 macarons and a desert tart, but the total was over $15 euros! It turned out it's not $1.95 for 3, it's $1.95 each for the first 3!!! LOL. The 3 of us ended up spending over $45 euros!!! However, I don't regret spending the money. The macarons were amazing and it is a must stop if you are in Paris. I also went to Laduree but it seems like Pierre Herme uses better ingredients. I would recommend Pierre Herme over Laduree. read more

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BEST.PASTRY.SHOP.IN.THE.WORLD! I left here with 2 boxes of macarons for my sisters and had them shipped to them so that the macarons won't be stale by the time we get home and mail it out ourselves. My husband who doesn't speak a word of french got a little frustrated expressing what he wanted but with my help, the frustration ended, so make sure you know exactly what you want instead of trying to decide with the associate right in front of you waiting. I left here spending over $80 worth of desserts! I was shocked, but we were on vacation! :) read more

I heard all about the rival between Laduree and Pierre Herme and after going to both I have to say that Pierre Herme was good but Laduree was better. read more

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On my first trip, there was only one young lady working at the time. I was second to next in line and then this lady who was in designer wear from head to toe skipped all of us. I politely told her there was a line. She ignored me and proceeded with her order. The young lady working took her order and disregarded my comment. When it was finally my turn, the young lady apologized for what happened and politely took my order, so I just shrugged it off. As for the macarons, I had really high expectations because of all the hype around it. Quite honestly, I didn't really like them the first time. The flavors were good, but the texture was just too soft. They crumbled when I took a bite and basically fell apart. They were also warmer than usual. I did decide to give these macarons another go on my second trip and had a much better experience buying from a counter inside Publicis Drugstore. I think I just had a bad batch the first time. read more

Pierre Hermé - Pistachio?, Rose, Jasmine, 2 Chocolate, and I forgot the last one - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

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BEST MACAROONS EVER!!!!! Forget laudree..this is the place to go!! I got the creme brulee and the truffle- MY GOD- SO GOOD!!! If I wasn't going to Amsterdam I would buy some boxes to bring back to the US. MUST TRY IF YOU ARE IN PARIS!!!! read more

Got the Plaisir Sucré and the Tarte Infiniment Vanille - both decadent and irresistible. The Plaisir Sucré was very chocolatey and the perfect blend of density, crunchiness, and flakiness. The Tarte Infiniment Vanille was light and creamy with lots of vanilla bean thoughout. It was heaven for my sweet tooth. Now I know what the hype is all about - so worth it!! read more

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This wins for me and I've had it all including Ladureé. Absolutely amazing, soft, creamy and delicate macarons. We came on a random Friday afternoon. There was no line but the service was still slow. Seems everyone was busy filling an order from a wealthy businessman who bought about €500 worth of pastry. We bought and oversized passion fruit macaron. It was scrumptious. We also received a complementary pistachio macaron and I want to say it was the best one I have ever had. The proportion of delicate shell crunch to the creamy filling was just correct. Yumm The store was super cute and stylish. Expensive as anything in Paris but totally worth the splurge once in a lifetime! Even the front of the store looked like a work of art! read more

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Definitely the best macarons I've ever had! We stopped by here on a Saturday night an hour before they close and there was a short line outside but the wait wasn't too bad. As soon as I walked in I immediately wanted everything but this place ain't cheap so I had to restrain myself and ended up with the vanilla tarte, 6 macarons (white truffle hazelnut, pistachio, citron, rose, chocolate, coffee) and one of the big macarons (salted caramel). The vanilla tarte was so light and delicious that I can be tricked into thinking it's healthy. The real stars though were the macarons, their texture was just perfect! they were soft, chewy, crunchy but didn't turn into crumbly messes. the flavors were all pretty delicious. My absolute favorites were the classic pistachio and the chocolate followed by the white truffle hazelnut. The truffle one which they packed in a separate bag was pretty overwhelming at first but man it was definitely a nice surprise. Who knew truffIe will be a good dessert flavor! I definitely recommend trying that one. This location is really small but don't be the discouraged by the line outside. Their macarons are definitely worth waiting for. They are a little more expensive than Laduree but they are worth every extra penny. :D This location is also an easy walk (less than a mile away) from Laduree. read more

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This place does not look like a macaroon shop from outside, more like a high end boutique. We went a little overboard at Pierre Herme but was definitely worth it! Macaroons- definitely better than Laduree, not too sweet and very flavorful Ispahan- Must try! So delicious! Croissant Ispahan - which is rose flavored almond paste with raspberries, I love rose flavor, the croissant was so flakey and delicious Tarte Infiniment Vanille - I would say this one was the least out favorite out of everything I tried, the crust was really hard Assortments of Nougats in rose, original & pistachio- I normally haven't tried many nougats so can't really compare it to anything but were really good. Watch out if you don't like rose flavor the rose one is very potent, I liked it. read more

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What more can I say about Pierre Herme's desserts and macarons that hasn't been said many times over? Yes, everything we had was top notch. This shop is quite small and the line usually trails out the door. The automatic sliding door goes crazy because someone is usually standing in the doorway's sensors. The employees are friendly, patient and they package up your items nicely for you. Really, such a shame there aren't any Pierre Herme boutiques in North America. And if they plan to later down the road, most likely it'll probably be in NYC or LA. I guess for now they like the exclusivity. Pierre, I'll be seeing you again next time I am back in this beautiful city. Bisous! xo read more

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They have the most interesting flavors! I wish I bought more before I left Paris.. Compared to Laduree, it's a lot softer but they seem to have a lot more exotic flavors which I really liked. The option to buy 4 macarons is really cool too in the event that you want to get this for someone as a small souvenir. read more

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Delicious macarons!!! This is the best place to get macarons. They're seriously much better tasting than laduree. Each bite makes you wanting more. read more

OMG, these are the best croissants in Paris! After one bite, I immediately had buyer's remorse for not buying a second one for later. The chocolate was good but there are better chocolatiers in Paris (that are less expensive, too). Make sure to get there a few minutes prior to opening to avoid the crowds. read more

Pierre Hermé - Too many pastries to choose just one. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75