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What's one to say? Pierre Hermé does elegant macarons. So many flavors to try. The macarons are delicate and a delight to the mouth.
I love macarons and was not going to leave Paris without having any! Came here with my boyfriend to buy a couple of macarons to share and some chocolate to take home with us. The workers were a bit busy but we were able to get what we wanted and leave. The macarons were sooo delicious and I'm so happy that i chose to come to Pierre's over the other options since there are a few of them in my hometown of LA. Highly recommend stopping here for some treats!
After purchasing a box of seven macarons during my first visit to Paris, I made my way down to the Jardin des Tuileries a block away and found a seat near the Jeu de Paume where I could eat these macarons for lunch. No, not because they were that good. (But yeah, I mean, they were pretty good.) I had just dropped €18 on macarons for which I couldn't quite justify the high price point just yet and my study abroad wallet couldn't take another beating that afternoon. (Oh, to be in college again...) You know, I'm not too sure why I chose Pierre Hermé over Ladurée, the latter of which is the quintessential Parisian macaron store or so its long lines imply. I wasn't terribly fussed about tradition (besides, I could have gone to a Ladurée in the States) and loathed the idea of waiting in a line since I was pressed for time during my weekend jaunt in Paris. So Pierre Hermé it would have to be and I found myself at this location before a visit to the Musee de l'Orangerie. I went with chocolate, salted caramel, and rose, though in retrospect I should have sampled one of the more unique flavors Pierre Hermé is known for. But I'm a sucker for anything chocolate -- the crispy and airy macaron shell and rich, silky smooth chocolatey ganache filling was definitely worth it. I've also never understood the rose flavor trend but I enjoyed Pierre Hermé's subtle take on it. Pierre Hermé gained my allegiance, my stomach didn't grumble in protest later when I was soaking in Monet's "Water Lilies," and I returned for another chocolate macaron or two during my most recent visit to Paris.
Very cute place that is decorated well with colors and fancy like declarations. The staff was easy talk to and were very helpful when asked about the flavors. I did not feel rushed during my time there and was very happy to try their newest macaron that is made with fingerling limes! The fingerling limes did have little pops in my mouth when I was chewing into them so that was really exciting.
We saw a long line during our route home and decided to check it out - instead of getting their famous macaroons we opted for their #1 and #2 popular choices. Both of them are yummy and would defiantly go back in the near future!!
The best macaroons! Unfortunately this location pretty much only has the macaroons and none of the beautiful cakes or pastries that I've seen on Yelp at the other locations. But I stopped by after visiting nearby Chanel. I got 7 macaroons for 18 Euro. They were a splurge but worth it. They just have the most perfect shell with the right amount of crisp and chewiness. The texture is slightly better than those at Laudree and I like Pierre's unique and bold flavors. I will always be a sucker for "standard" macaroon flavors such as salted caramel and a really good chocolate one, but we also enjoyed the unique ones such as rose, lycee, yogurt and raspberry. Definitely check out a Pierre Herme while in Paris for a sensuous sweet treat. I may have not eaten as many croissants or pastries in Paris as I thought I would, but I was happy that I got to get macaroons twice (even though I wanted to go to PH one more time before I left). Pierre Herme, please open up a shop in the US!
Disappointed. The flavors were not as distinctive as Laduree, but I also like Boutegga louie in Los Angeles better than both. Coming to Paris, I had to make sure to try as many different macarons I could get my hands on. But I was greatly disappointed here for many reasons. The flavors selection was huge but the macaroons just didn't measure up to my expectations. The customer service was also a bit cold.
Delicious macarons! Grabbed a box of seven and they did not disappoint. We were able to enjoy this box of goodies with a bottle of wine, this is definitely a suggested combination.
Chocolates and macarons were top notch, as was the service. The only downside is that this particular location has a limited range of products compared to their larger boutiques. The more sensational pastries--what Pierre Hermé is really known for--cannot be found at this location. However, the store can arrange to have your pastry of choice brought to their location. If I had to choose one macaron in Paris though, I'd head to Ladurée. The texture of Ladurée macarons is about as close to perfect as you can get.
O M G. Make sure you stop by at this place for your fix of delicious macarons!! Ask for a menu - it'll tell you all the flavors in both French and English so you know what you're choosing!! Prices are 2.2-2.5 euro depending. I had quite a few (raspberry, pistachio, passion fruit - all tasted as you'd expect) the specialty chocolate ones were yummy but I wasn't blown out the door BUT SOME OF THEM WERE OUTSTANDING, I've had to update this review a few times because I kept going back to try more hahahha. My faves: +orange blossom - has that slight flowery scent and filled with some citrusy light cream ++jasmine - omg. If you like jasmine tea this is delicious and tastes like they captured jasmine into this delicious shimmery macaron ++hazelnut praline - it tastes like NUTELLA so good ++rose - it tastes like I'm actually eating a soft crumbly melt in your mouth flower, delicious
Sorry Laduree, but this is where it's AT. O.M.G. These macarons are spectacular. Colorful, fresh and flavorful. And of course, if you are up for some exotic (perhaps crazy) flavors, this is also the place. Caviar macaron, anyone? No? Foie Gras perhaps? Seriously, in a macaron. And let me also say that after taking a macaron-making class while in Paris, rest assured that the time it takes to make one of these, it is well worth the cost. Go here.
1 year ago
Amazing light fluffy macaroons!! I got 2 boxes of 12 and the flavors that stuck out to me were: ISPAHAN 5/5 * subtle hints of raspberry with a thick rose and letchi/lychee taste!! If you love lychee get this! I like how the rose doesn't overpower any of the flavors and complements the lychee!! CHAMPS DE MARS 4/5 * if you live black truffle/truffle Noir, you'd love this!! It's a combination of both flavors and is very strong!! INFINIMENT MANDARINE 5/5 * has mandarine orange and candid orange bits in it!! Sweet and tangy, just how I like it!! read more
Like many others visiting the capitol of macarons, I did my side by side taste test comparison and the verdict is these macarons come out on top. The flavors do rotate but my favorite is the black sesame. In fact, it may be my favorite macaron of all time and I've had quite a few! Pierre blows its competition out of the water when it comes to ingenious flavor profiles, texture and taste. Bravo for being the best! read more
I love macarons and was not going to leave Paris without having any! Came here with my boyfriend to buy a couple of macarons to share and some chocolate to take home with us. The workers were a bit busy but we were able to get what we wanted and leave. The macarons were sooo delicious and I'm so happy that i chose to come to Pierre's over the other options since there are a few of them in my hometown of LA. Highly recommend stopping here for some treats! read more
After purchasing a box of seven macarons during my first visit to Paris, I made my way down to the Jardin des Tuileries a block away and found a seat near the Jeu de Paume where I could eat these macarons for lunch. No, not because they were that good. (But yeah, I mean, they were pretty good.) I had just dropped €18 on macarons for which I couldn't quite justify the high price point just yet and my study abroad wallet couldn't take another beating that afternoon. (Oh, to be in college again...) You know, I'm not too sure why I chose Pierre Hermé over Ladurée, the latter of which is the quintessential Parisian macaron store or so its long lines imply. I wasn't terribly fussed about tradition (besides, I could have gone to a Ladurée in the States) and loathed the idea of waiting in a line since I was pressed for time during my weekend jaunt in Paris. So Pierre Hermé it would have to be and I found myself at this location before a visit to the Musee de l'Orangerie. I went with chocolate, salted caramel, and rose, though in retrospect I should have sampled one of the more unique flavors Pierre Hermé is known for. But I'm a sucker for anything chocolate -- the crispy and airy macaron shell and rich, silky smooth chocolatey ganache filling was definitely worth it. I've also never understood the rose flavor trend but I enjoyed Pierre Hermé's subtle take on it. Pierre Hermé gained my allegiance, my stomach didn't grumble in protest later when I was soaking in Monet's "Water Lilies," and I returned for another chocolate macaron or two during my most recent visit to Paris. read more
7 years ago
Very cute place that is decorated well with colors and fancy like declarations. The staff was easy talk to and were very helpful when asked about the flavors. I did not feel rushed during my time there and was very happy to try their newest macaron that is made with fingerling limes! The fingerling limes did have little pops in my mouth when I was chewing into them so that was really exciting. read more
7 years ago
We saw a long line during our route home and decided to check it out - instead of getting their famous macaroons we opted for their #1 and #2 popular choices. Both of them are yummy and would defiantly go back in the near future!! read more
The best macaroons! Unfortunately this location pretty much only has the macaroons and none of the beautiful cakes or pastries that I've seen on Yelp at the other locations. But I stopped by after visiting nearby Chanel. I got 7 macaroons for 18 Euro. They were a splurge but worth it. They just have the most perfect shell with the right amount of crisp and chewiness. The texture is slightly better than those at Laudree and I like Pierre's unique and bold flavors. I will always be a sucker for "standard" macaroon flavors such as salted caramel and a really good chocolate one, but we also enjoyed the unique ones such as rose, lycee, yogurt and raspberry. Definitely check out a Pierre Herme while in Paris for a sensuous sweet treat. I may have not eaten as many croissants or pastries in Paris as I thought I would, but I was happy that I got to get macaroons twice (even though I wanted to go to PH one more time before I left). Pierre Herme, please open up a shop in the US! read more
Disappointed. The flavors were not as distinctive as Laduree, but I also like Boutegga louie in Los Angeles better than both. Coming to Paris, I had to make sure to try as many different macarons I could get my hands on. But I was greatly disappointed here for many reasons. The flavors selection was huge but the macaroons just didn't measure up to my expectations. The customer service was also a bit cold. read more
9 years ago
Delicious macarons! Grabbed a box of seven and they did not disappoint. We were able to enjoy this box of goodies with a bottle of wine, this is definitely a suggested combination. read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
Chocolates and macarons were top notch, as was the service. The only downside is that this particular location has a limited range of products compared to their larger boutiques. The more sensational pastries--what Pierre Hermé is really known for--cannot be found at this location. However, the store can arrange to have your pastry of choice brought to their location. If I had to choose one macaron in Paris though, I'd head to Ladurée. The texture of Ladurée macarons is about as close to perfect as you can get. read more
9 years ago
O M G. Make sure you stop by at this place for your fix of delicious macarons!! Ask for a menu - it'll tell you all the flavors in both French and English so you know what you're choosing!! Prices are 2.2-2.5 euro depending. I had quite a few (raspberry, pistachio, passion fruit - all tasted as you'd expect) the specialty chocolate ones were yummy but I wasn't blown out the door BUT SOME OF THEM WERE OUTSTANDING, I've had to update this review a few times because I kept going back to try more hahahha. My faves: +orange blossom - has that slight flowery scent and filled with some citrusy light cream ++jasmine - omg. If you like jasmine tea this is delicious and tastes like they captured jasmine into this delicious shimmery macaron ++hazelnut praline - it tastes like NUTELLA so good ++rose - it tastes like I'm actually eating a soft crumbly melt in your mouth flower, delicious read more
9 years ago
Sorry Laduree, but this is where it's AT. O.M.G. These macarons are spectacular. Colorful, fresh and flavorful. And of course, if you are up for some exotic (perhaps crazy) flavors, this is also the place. Caviar macaron, anyone? No? Foie Gras perhaps? Seriously, in a macaron. And let me also say that after taking a macaron-making class while in Paris, rest assured that the time it takes to make one of these, it is well worth the cost. Go here. read more
7 years ago
And the Macaron Oscar goes to...Pierre Hermé!! Hands down, THE best macarons in the world! :D Stopping by Pierre Hermé is the highlight of my trip to France every year. I love the bold and creative flavors that Monsieur Hermé comes up with and the fact that these pastries (the French do not call macarons "cookies") last a lot longer than the ones you find at Ladurée. (I always bring back a box to my bestie and they endure the long flight back to the US, plus a few days after!) The macarons have plenty of filling (giving you a nice, soft center) and the shells are perfectly intact. It was love at first bite...with a lovely little crunch! These are some of my ABSOLUTE favorites: Céleste - Fruit de la Passion, Rhubarbe & Fraises Mogador - Chocolat au Lait & Fruit de la Passion Ispahan - Rose, Letchi & Framboise Infiniment Caramel - Caramel au Beurre Salé Chuao - Chocolat, Cassis & Baies de Cassis Infiniment Praliné Noisette - Praliné Noisette & Praliné Croustillant For those that would like to know, both Pierre Hermé and Ladurée use the Italian meringue method for making macarons as opposed to the French meringue method. It involves making a sugar syrup that gets poured into the egg whites to create a more stable batter, which then results in a more consistent macaron. A little more complex (and more tools involved) than the latter but the end result is quite satisfactory. SO glad to have a foodie BFF that can teach me about all of this and let me eat all the yummy creations! :D This Pierre Hermé is probably my favorite location out of all the other ones. The girls that work here are polite and very helpful and not at all snooty. Well, at least not with me! (If you don't TRY to speak French then don't be surprised if they get offended.) I also liked that this pâtisserie was close by the hotel I was staying at (Hôtel Costes) and is conveniently located nearby some of the major fashion boutiques. I love that I could take some of my treats and walk over to Le Jardin des Tuileries, one of the most beautiful parks in Paris, and just mingle with the locals. La vie est belle non? :) read more
11 years ago
High time to start the macaron challenge! Mr & I decided to take the Paris taste test & determine who has the best. Pierre Herme offers smashup macarons! Dubbed by French Vogue magazine as "The Picasso of Pastry", we could totally see how this honor could have been bestowed Flavor combinations like Vanilla-Violet; Milk Chocolate-Passion Fruit - the texture was a bit more substantial-cookie-like and a higher filling-to-cookie ratio over places like Laudree. This isn't to say one is better over the other - they're just different Choosing a box of 6 to sample; we enjoyed: Salted Caramel Passion Fruit-Chocolate Vanilla-Violet ( our fav! ) Pistachio Rose-Rose Petal Pure Origin Chocolate Much more research will be needed here - they were too yummy to make any final determinations read more
10 years ago
I thought I knew what a good macaroon was... Until I tried the ones from Pierre Hermé. WOW! Unique flavors is their motto. I had several, my favorite is the rose... But honestly, it's a personal preference and you should get what fancies you, because the flavors do change from time to time... And they're all of the utmost superior quality. Generous filling in a soft, gooey and FRESH treat! Other than macaroons, they have plenty of delectable cakes and pastries that'll satisfy any sweet tooth! read more
13 years ago
These macarons are definitely interesting in their flavors and colors. Compared to Laduree, it is slightly smaller in size but tastes just as good! They got the right amount of chewiness! I'm giving it 4 stars because it is a little more expensive than Laduree and they don't have the classic pistachio flavor. If you are in an adventurous mood for unique macarons, these delectables will definitely satisfy your cravings. read more
9 years ago
11 years ago
One of the places that I had to visit during my time in Paris, I stopped by here to get some macarons after hearing so much about them. After having some macarons at this place, I realised why this place is so popular. The flavours I got were the Mogador, the Infiniment Caramel, and the Céleste. Great texture, especially on the inside of the macaron, and each flavour was unique and creamy. The Mogador is a mix of passion fruit and chocolate, and that was a great blend of chocolate and juicy sweetness. The Infinement Caramel had a nice and sweet caramel flavour that I may not find in a cheap candy bar that would have caramel. As for the Céleste, this is a mix of passion fruit, rhubarb and strawberries. This one had a great creaminess on the inside with a nice sweetness. Since Céleste can also be a girl's name, if I had to "personify" the experience, it could be like sitting in a cafe, with a gorgeous, but sweet lady named Céleste, and the conversations would keep getting better and better, leading to an amazing evening in the end. Anyway, the people who worked there were nice and friendly, and if you don't speak French, they should be able to speak English, since it's not too far from the Louvre, and obviously, the Louvre is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Paris. Overall, if you are from Canada or the USA, really like macarons and are visiting Paris, stopping by at place like this is worthwhile, even if you are on a budget. I thought I had some of the best macarons so far. I have not found a place that can replicate the unique flavours yet. They should export these excellent macarons to Canada and the USA, while maintaining the consistent and excellent quality. read more
Holy macarons!!!!!! When I planned my trip to Paris, a friend recommended that I check out Pierre Hermé for their unique flavors. I thought I knew how good (and classy!) macarons were, and then I walked into the store near my appartement... These are advanced macarons. Though they do have the classics - their iterations on chocolate and rose were some of my favorites that I sampled - there are also plenty of innovative combinations to keep even macaron enthusiasts that have seen it all surprised. The best avant-garde flavor I tried was definitely the Mogador (passion fruit/chocolate), but these change seasonally, so be on the lookout. With any dessert (but especially macarons) presentation is key, and Pierre Hermé delivered. The shop itself was very luxuriously decorated, and the dark interior let the brightly colored rows of macarons pop. When you order, you get an adorable souvenir box that has doodles of different Paris landmarks on it. I've kept mine as a reminder of the trip (and that I need to order more macarons once I get stateside!). Be warned, they don't come cheap here. Seven macarons came out to €18, so be prepared. But it's utterly worth it for a little Parisian indulgence. read more
16 years ago
Ooh La La! That's about all the French I know, but after visiting Pierre Herme, I want to learn more so that I may profess my love in the appropriate romance language. Let me say that, although I am no expert on macarons, seldom even thinking about them, PH made me a convert. They induced a true "Anton Ego taking a bite of ratatouille" moment. We had purchased conficture, chocolates and a few macarons to try on a recent visit. We walked down the street, found a seat on the steps of the Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption and opened the cellophane package containing three macarons. The first, chocolate, was divided in two and placed in our mouths. That's when the rapture hit! Was it the slight crisp on the outside that gave way to a tender, tasty pastry or was it the dense, cold, creamy chocolate filling that instantly made our eyes bulge, our mouths stop chewing and a curl form a blissful smile on our lips recognizing that we had found our sweet Nirvana? The only thing missing was a choir of angels triumphantly singing, "La Marseillaise". We quickly devoured our final two macarons: olive oil with vanilla and peach with saffron. They were equally delicious, so much so that I went back the next day to purchase 20 more macarons for our trip back to the US. read more
The Mecca of Baked Pastries and Macaroons ....I like to call this place a HIGH END Boutique Pastry and Chocolate SHOP There are tons of pastries places at almost every block or two blocks from each other... and ALL taste amazing. I consider myself not a big sweets type of person before I walked into Pierre Herme's... Everything is excellent especially their baked goods... My favorite was their - cranberry croissant with cranberry jam glazed with with dry bits of cranberry - **** It was seriously the best croissant I have ever had in my life.. Not too sweet, but it had all the elements of strong cranberry taste with the jam and glaze... it was total harmony The second must try was the - real glazed strawberry pistachio sponge cake with pistachio cream filling... OUT OF THIS WORLD.. GOOD!! I had to sit down because my taste buds were in cloud 9.. I literally stopped and didn't want to eat it anymore.. And of course, MACARONS.... My personal favorites were the pistachio, passion fruit and lavender, and strawberry.. every flavor is a must try once.. Excellent tasting with a lot of bold smooth flavors. The filling is not too sweet and creamy. While my stay in Paris, we had to find the best tasting macarons. We tried Aoki, Laduree (in London), and Pierre Herme (at this location and London).. My personal option the Pierre Herme at this location with the selection and the macaron flavor and taste is the winner.. TIP (1) :: The baked goodies is finished when they run out, and so try to get there early if you want to try that croissant.. TIP (2) :: The macarons are told to be good for 4 days if refrigerated. So it is probably not a good idea to bring back the goodies abroad. (Don't try it because we thought about it... And customs don't like food from abroad) TIP (3) :: Just if.. you think you can get Pierre Herme's abroad.. you can in London.. BUT it is not the same. (We tried to seek it out, in which we did so, and experienced a major difference) SO please do yourself a favor and try the real deal in Paris and not in London.. London does not have the original flavors or the baked pastries. TIP (4) :: You just gotta try this.. It changed my whole outlook on sweets and pastries.. It is a must.. You will thank me later!!! read more
Easily one of the best things you will ever taste in your life. You may have had macarons before, but nothing is like the genius flavors of Pierre Herme. And if you've never had a macaron before, then you're in for an unforgettable experience. As for flavors, it simply does not matter what you get as they are all so good. They're not cheap, but at least get a couple. Be adventurous. One of my favorites was the passion fruit, but the flavors rotate, so don't expect to be able to find anything recommended. Just enjoy what they have, that's the beautiful thing about it. Along with your macaron, you also get a little booklet that has the seasonal flavors and pictures of the macarons. This way, you can eat and compare the colors of the shell with the pictures in the booklet. What a simple wonderful idea and it doubles as a little souvenir from the trip. A trip to Paris, hell, Europe, is not complete without a trip to one of the many Pierre Hermes. read more
If you are: a) a macaron lover (or even if you just LIKE macarons), and b) in Paris PLEASE do yourself a favor/let me live vicariously through you and go to Pierre Hermé! After having both Pierre Hermé and Ladurée in Paris, I am fully ready to declare myself as 100% Team Pierre Hermé. The flavor combinations at Pierre Hermé are more interesting and edgy, and the pastry itself had the most perfect texture and mouthfeel. We were lucky enough to stay practically around the corner from this beautifully modern store. I can't even remember how many different flavors of macarons we tried (all amazing!), but I do remember my absolute favorite: matcha green tea with black sesame. Icing on the cake? Super nice employees. The staff here gets an A+ in my book. The ladies we encountered were friendly and more than happy to help us in selecting flavors. read more
10 years ago
Another great stop on our food tour. This place has some amazing looking cakes all look so yummy. Big fan of macaroons specially when they are made great this place gives new meaning to that. We were able to try one macaroon as part of our tour I had the Passion fruit one which is their signature one & it was delicious nice & soft great taste. I was hooked & ended up getting a small box to go tried the Raspberry amazing , Lemon & Orange ones also great. This place is delicious , the staff is very nice & helpful decent prices worth the try. read more
After doing a side by side comparison of Laduree and Pierre Herme, I think the winner in my mind goes to Pierre Herme. And this is after doing a fairly deep assessment (6 from Laduree, 7 from Pierre Herme). What makes Pierre Herme different? I honestly think I see the biggest difference in the flavours, fillings they create, and the amount of filling they put in is seriously substantial. I created a box of 7, and selected two types of chocolate macarons, salted caramel, praline, rose, vanilla, one mystery one that I wasn't able to identify, and finally, a fresh mint and red fruit macaron. Sure the rose, salted caramel, and praline ones were good, but honestly, my friends and I agree that the fresh mint and fruit macaron was what really sold us. These little delicacies are truly life-changing. Please come to the U.S., I don't know how long I could live without having more of these in my life! read more
Believe the hype. Pierre Herme makes the best macaron period. I compared the pistachio flavored macaron from Ladauree, Fauchon and PH and I must say although they all were very tasty, PH was my favorite. Each macaron cost 2,10 a pop. The outside shell had a good texture and a little bit of chewiness consistency. The pistachio filling was the perfect amount and had a lovely pistachio flavor. I should have bought more! The long line was worth the wait. Well hubby did the standing in line part. :) read more
12 years ago
Best macarons ever! While Ladurée is good (and well marketed), Pierre Hermé is the best! The flavors are incredible and the cookies are beautifully delicate. Absolute perfection. Plus you won't have to deal with the ridiculously long lines of tourists. I really love the clean and modern decor, and the staff is very helpful. The macarons are definitely pricey, but well worth a try. read more
10 years ago
Loved the customer service at this location, I've never had Macaroons before, and was informed this place was the best of he beat.... the sales person helped me pick out some great ones. I enjoyed her enthusiasm at assuring me I was making a great selection. I'll be back to take some treats home to my family and take some back for myself also. read more
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