Pierre Hermé If you…read moreknow Pierre Hermé from social media and all the viral videos, then this review needs no introduction. But if you haven't, this is a strong contender for worthy macarons in Paris and at a convenient location across the street from Ladurée. Located inside L'Occitane in the most gorgeous floor space ever, you will find Pierre Hermé at the center of it all. They have an impressive array of flavors that were much more unique than other patisseries. I definitely asked for a few recommendations as well since I tend to order the same thing (pistachio, raspberry, lemon, etc.) The workers were very kind. They indulged my request to converse in French and corrected me in a respectful and endearing way (I know some people get upset at this idea but I personally prefer it.) I had ordered a dozen macarons but truthfully would've ordered the entire lot if I wasn't alone and especially if I wasn't already taking a ton of sweets back for my flight home. I am a Ladurée purist and what I can say is that Pierre Hermé definitely had the best and most unique flavors compared to the two. The prices are fairly comparable and the coffrets are just as tasteful. Both are strong contenders and worthy of your money. I certainly will be returning and look forward to trying the rest of their selection. (15/50--2025)

Okay okay...I know Pierre Hermé is a super touristy macaron shop, and the Pierre Hermé on Champs…read moreElysée is probably the MOST touristy you can get, but I can't help but give this place five stars. Pierre Hermé is home to some of the best macarons I've had in my life -- which is probably too many for the good of my health -- and I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the macarons, the staff's attention to detail, and all the unique flavors this shop had to offer. As a popular macaron shop in one of the hottest tourist destinations in Paris, this location is undeniably crowded. There's usually a huge line circling around a central display of macaron after macaron. The line looks pretty intimidating, but it moves quite quickly, and there are so many flavors that it'll probably be helpful to have a bit of extra time to review the menu. My friend and I split a pack of four macarons, including their seasonal isapahan (rose, lychee, raspberry), infiniment praliné pistache, and a jardin de cassandre (red currant, rhubarb). The macarons were delightful. I loved the two seasonal items; they were delightfully fruity and slightly floral, and I loved the slightly tangy flavor from the raspberry in the isapahan and rhubarb / currants in the jardin de cassandre. The praliné pistache was nice and nutty, and the inner cream offered a great additional richness. It's usually super crowded so seating tends to be quite limited. My friend and I ended up taking our macarons to go and enjoyed them elsewhere as we toured Champs Elysée.

Yelp Review 2023 #15:…read more In every country I visit, I always make it a point to grab chocolate. Patchi is Lebanese but it was available because I don't have any trips to Lebanon planned. My favorite countries for chocolate: Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, and Ecuador. I think it's a stretch to claim Patchi is the best chocolatier in the world. It's ok but not the best. Their chocolates seem a little crumbly instead of the creamy, coat-your-mouth richness that you'd get from really good chocolate. Is it pricey? Yes. I got a box of pre-packed assorted chocolates, and chocolates I chose myself. I told the lady working here which ones I want which were all chocolate with hazelnut varieties, and went on my merry way. Now, that I'm finally home, I tasted the chocolates I purchased. Half of the ones I picked was not even hazelnut!!! It tasted like berries and I would never pick those! It's very disappointing and upsetting...literally left a bad taste in my mouth. The hype was just that...hype.

AAAAAHHHH. best chocolate I know. Any eg. Belgian brand did not even stand next to Patchi which…read moreoriginates from Lebanon. There are only 2 stores in Europe, one in Paris and one in London. Every time I am close by I need to drop by to... buy a set. It is a must! Go there, taste and take home as much as you can carry.

We came looking for gifts of chocolate from Paris. They were very welcoming and helped us find what…read morewe wanted and offered some samples too. Our friend said it was the best chocolate ever. We made our own box (yes it was delicious) and bought some premade boxes. It's a little pricey but likely not the priciest and great quality. To me the service made it stand out as an English speaking tourist.

Excellent chocolates divine flavors! Great service. A lot of choices but love the darks!read more

I was very excited to see the new Pierre Hermé, known for being the best in the world. The new…read moreflavors for the Fall 2022 collection where delicious. There wasn't a line which was an added bonus. Perhaps my perspective has changed but I remembered these macarons as being fabulous. Today's experience lacked luster and macaron power and punch.

I LOVE this store. For over 10 years I've always bought chocolates and gift sets for folks from…read morehere. They are local to Paris and always have the best themed candy gift sets (by Holiday). They have single pieces of choclate available for purchase or you can mix and match. They all sell pastel colored, candy and chocolate covered almonds. Think Jordan almonds but waaay better. If you're buying a gift make sure to let them know so they can wrap it up nicely for no extra charge. They also sell colorful boxed chocolate bars that are various levels of chocolate from mill, to dark and filled with different items. Word of caution: If you have a nut allergy though this may not be the place for you. Almost everything has some type of nut (hazelnut, almond, etc) or is produced on a machine that shared equipment with nuts.

The ice cream at Jeff de Bruges was pretty! They had had some really unique flavors that packed a…read moreton of depth. The flavors that I got were a bit more tart than I was expecting. It tasted great but I was expecting something a little more sweet. I would definitely try the sweeter favors next time I go! The ambiance was calm and the service was fast.

Yummy ice cream! While walking over to the Arc de Triomphe, we were feeling overheated and needed a…read morequick break. We saw the line out the door of this shop which offers chocolates and ice cream. For about 6 euros, I had the chocolate ice cream in a medium sized waffle cone. The chocolate flavour tasted sooo good. Very refreshing on a hot summer day! I found this ice cream tasted high quality and worth the price. I only wish I came back again on my trip to try their chocolates.

What a 'sweet' find! We were strolling around the street waiting for Le Relais de l'Entrecôte to…read moreopen around the corner when we stumbled unto this chocolatier. It's easy to spot from the street with its bright pink accents. The chocolate seashell is a praline and its so silky and delicious without being heavy like la maison du chocolat can sometimes be. They had a large variety of prepackaged chocolate stuffs for gift giving. Their pricing is reasonable as well. The lady working inside spoke English well and was really friendly, making sure we understood everything she was describing. She sent us off with samples of chocolates and even hot cocoa as we finished our stroll.

I found this place in the la marias district. The chocolates taste delicious and the price is…read morereasonable. I bought a few of them for my office staff. I will definitely return.

Friendly service and the best macaroons in Paris so far. They had unique flavors. They were very…read morebeautifully displayed and packaged. Must try and also a great gift.

THE FOOD ------------------…read more+ THEEEEEE gold standard for macarons in Paris ... or anywhere for that matter. + Macarons here are a little crisp, a little pillowy softness and a whollllllle bunch of flavor. - It cost a pretty penny (about 3 Euros for 1 piece), but you won't regret it for a second when you bite into one of these addictively delicious treats. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + All class, top notch white glove service - literally - they handle the macarons with much care like it were gold! THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ + Located in the heart of the Champs-Élysées on Rue Lincoln, so, YES, it is busy like rush hour outside ... and inside. + There are 2 sides to this massive flagship location - you can either make a purchase of macarons at their store OR dine/sit down in their tea house. Both have lines to wait on, but making a purchase only takes about 10 minutes on a weekend, while dining in looks like an unimaginable wait! + The store to make a macaron purchase at has 3 tables to sit around to enjoy your purchase of delicious macarons. You MUST catch someone about to leave (like we did) in order to snag a table. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------------- = Expect waits on a weekend afternoon, especially to sit down in the tea room. If you just make a store purchase, it's only about a 10 minute wait ... and you'll be thanking your legs for that. = It's a tourist destination in itself, so expect LOTS of people taking photos of this location. CONCLUSION ----------------------- = Yes, I'm from the tri-state area and they've had a Laduree in NYC since 2011, but there's alwayyyyys something special about going to one of the originals and this spot is no different.

- Busy, busy, busy location right on the Champs-Élysées; there was a steady line on Easter Sunday…read morefor macarons; bright, inviting space with beautiful, colorful displays showcasing the full range of treats - Friendly, efficient, and professional service that kept things moving despite the crowds - 12-count mixed macarons were excellent--delicate, light shells with rich fillings that felt indulgent without being overly sweet - Pricey, but worth it for an occasional treat or special stop - Separate coffee shop offering a selection of hot beverages to pair with your sweets - Limited seating with a bar table and a couple of small tables; first come, first served - Restrooms available upstairs in the restaurant dining area

The BEST/ No. 1 macarons in Paris, France. My first choice…read moreof all Macarons, Liebaux Paris Chocolates & Macarons Pastry by David Liebaux. Highly recommend. I like the most about the texture of macarons is a bit soft and moisture. I can tasted each different favor. They are all hand made so sometimes it came a bit off sizes but the tastes never changed. Quality/ ingredients are pretty stable after all these years. When I visit Paris, it's one of my "must go" shop. FYI ** La Boutique Liebaux Rive Gauche au 58 rue Saint Dominique, Paris 7 recently just opened in Oct 2017.

Fantastic chocolates!! I got them on my trip last week and was blown over with the collection of…read morechocolates and Liebaux is better than La Maison du Chocolat I think. Highly recommend this store!!