I can get Ladurée anytime I want at home, but Pierre Hermé is a whole different proposition. Best believe I wasn't leaving Paris without trying some Pierre Hermé macarons! I wish I could remember what macarons I had, but honestly it doesn't really matter because they're all amazing. No question in my mind that it's better than Ladurée. Also had an Infinitely Vanilla Tart, which was also quite delectable. Staff here are nice, although it is a bit hustle and bustle as it is not its own store but inside Galeries Lafayette. Definitely gotta try an actual Pierre Hermé next time I come to Paris. read more

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We came on a Saturday night to pick up some desserts. We got the rose, lychee, raspberry macaron (Isphan) and the mille feuille which was caramel flavoured. Both were absolutely delicious. A bit on the sweeter side but the flavours were on point. The mille feuille was crunchy. The hazelnut flavour was prominent. The isphan macaron wasn't overly sweet. The macaron was chewy and crunchy. Lychee flavour was there and the rose flavour was perfect. Would definitely recommend picking up both of these desserts. The service was friendly and fast. They have a good system going on where you line up to order and then line up to pay. Price wise it is expensive - but the quality is there to justify it read more

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Really great macarons in Montparnasse with some classic flavors like chocolate and hazelnut and some unique flavors. We had one that was rose, raspberry and passion fruit, chocolate and nori (seaweed), and chocolate with a type of preserved black lemon. Staff were also very helpful in trying to decide and made us feel welcome. All were really good! I highly recommend. read more

So I thought the macarons from Ladurée were good, the macarons here were better. It's hard to explain, but the shell of the macarons here were different in a way, but in a good way. Just take my word for it, haha!! Btw, I found out this place has a shop in New York City that sells them. If you are ever there in New York City, find this shop and indulge. read more

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First time I had these macarons were this brand more than a decade ago. The lines don't lie. Well worth the wait. They are in fact the best ones in Paris. I tried black truffle and foie gras ones on this visit. La Duree costs more but these ones taste better. read more

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Pierre Hermé makes the best macarons I've ever tasted! Don't even bother with Ladurée. Even though we bought them later in the day, the quality was still top-notch! However I would recommend going to an actual Pierre Hermé store (which will have more options), not the one inside Galeries Lafayette. The one inside Galeries Lafayette is just a macaron counter. There were quite a few people in line buying them and the girls working there were very helpful in explaining the different flavors. We opted for 4 macarons (totaling €8 I believe). We got Rose, Letchi & Framboise (rose, litchi & raspberry), Caramel au Beurre Salé (salted butter caramel), Pistache (pistachio), and Cassis & Confit de Cassis (black currant & candied black currant). The quality is outstanding. First bite, and you can tell the texture is perfect, light and airy, melt-in-your-mouth, yet retains that slight crunch when initially breaking into the macaron shell. Pierre Hermé transcends their menu with fantastic and unique flavor pairings that reignite your love for macarons! read more

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Wonderful selection of macaron flavors. The chocolate is classic but I loved the black sesame and the yuzu ones most read more

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Hands down one of the best macarons I've ever eaten. They are so soft yet crunch and the flavors are ever changing. There is a variety of flavors to pick from. My favorite of all time is the pistachio and Strawberry one. It the perfect blend of flavor and taste. You can order from one to a whole tin full of macarons. I ordered a small box of four. I didn't have to buy the souvenir tin they just put it in a paper box. I recommend eating them sooner than later. read more

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Great macarons: YES. Best macarons in the world? I don't know about that. Would I get the macarons again: maybe. Priced at 2,10 € each, the macarons are pretty, and most importantly, tasty! Infiniment rose (rose & petales de rose): rose & rose petals. Nicely perfumed, this pink macaron really tastes like rose. Plaisir sucre (chocolat au lait & praline feuillete): milk chocolate and praline. Pretty good because I like praline. Arabesque (abricot & pistaches croustillantes): apricot & crispy pistachio nuts. My least favorite macaron from all of them. The apricot is bitter and overshadows the pistachio flavor. Mogador: milk chocolate & passion fruit: surprisingly not too tart and it has pieces of passion fruit. This particular Pierre Hermé is a counter located at the famous Galleries Lafayette Hausmann. There line wasn't too long, but there were many tourists buying a lot of macarons. 4 stars!! Pierre Hermé is yummylicious!! read more

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Tried these macaroons on the main floor of Galeries LaFayette Haussmann. Loved the interesting flavor combinations and the delicate shell of the macaroons. Tried the rose & rose petal, apricot and crunchy pistachio, milk chocolate and passion fruit (one of their best sellers), and a trio flavor one (that includes passion fruit). The trio was a bit too sweet for my taste. I also did not like the rose flavor. I loved the apricot and pistachio and the chocolate and passion fruit. I also tried a sample of the chocolate bonbons. I had the pistachio one and it was amazing. It is a pistachio macaroon in dark chocolate. I wish I had brought some back with me! They are 2,10 € each. I had heard that they are one of the best macaroon shops in Paris and I would agree! read more

Best macaroons in the world? I believe it!! We happened to see this location while shopping so took advantage. I had originally planned on going to another location then I learned that there are actually over 20 locations all over the city so there is a big chance you will see it. Although expensive, it was so worth it. The flavors are so rich and so authentic... For example we had a "mint" flavor and it was not an American Mint and chip type of Mint but a real mint herb flavor... I could've sworn I was eating a fresh mint cream. I have no idea how they did that. There was also a licorice and violet flavor that I found very interesting and complex, and very very good. This just pushes out any memory of any other macaroon I've ever had and now will forever be in my food bank memory... read more

Pierre Hermé - 6 macaroons for 12 euros. - Chocolatiers & Shops Near Me - Paris, 75

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Like others have said these are the BEST macarons I have ever had. However, I would recommend avoiding this location. There are so many other PH locations you will run into in Paris which are much more enjoyable. This one is a zoo, the wait will be long, and I found I got cut in line so many times by other customers because it was unclear who was next in line. It is located right as you walk into the dessert hall so you cannot miss it. read more

Omg!!! The macarons here was delicious and every macaron was so flavorful and unique. I really liked the mint macaron. It had a distinct mint flavor and the mint tasted fresh. The other ones were delicious too. I would recommend this place if you're craving macarons. read more

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Wonderful, intensely flavored macarons! From reading various reviews, it seems like there are two camps of macaron fans: You've got your die-hard Ladureé-ers, and your avant-garde Pierre Hermé-ers. Personally, I like them both in different ways. I find that Pierre Hermé's macs are good when you want a bolder, more intense flavor and a dense, rich mac. Ladurée, on the other hand, offers exquisitely light, and more delicately flavored macs. I think there's room in this world for both. This boutique is located inside Galleries Lafayette, and offers macarons, and high-end chocolates. I didn't try the chocolates, but the macarons were just wonderful. My favorite was l'huile d'olive et vanille (olive oil and vanilla), with tiny bits of olive in the ganache. It sounds weird, I know, but it was mind-blowing, especially if you've tried the classic macaron flavors and you're looking for something new and exotic. These are truly wonderful macarons, but I had to subtract a star for the prices. Macs are never cheap, but €16 for a box of 8? Come on, now. Tightwad's tip: Skip the fancy box, and ask for 6 pieces (or however many) in a bag--it's much cheaper that way. This works best if you're planning to eat them right away, they're so fragile it's kind of like carrying 6 eggs in a bag instead of a carton. read more

Ran into this shop on accident as we were looking for another shop in this gallery. We had lunch and opted to buy macarons home for souvenirs. 18 euros for a box of 7 is a bit pricey but I definitely didn't want to miss out on one of the best macarons in Paris! They were tiny and soft but had the perfect amount of crisp inside. Not too sweet but perfect enough to go with a cup of tea! My mom loved it when I came home with the lychee one. Definitely a macaron stop to be made! read more

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Paris, France and Macarons go hand-in-hand, so we had to try a couple places. I think we went to the wrong Pierre Herme though, the service in the Galerie was not great. The macarons were delicious though! Some have almost a creamy filling which I was not expecting since I've had my share of macarons. But they were delightful! I have have a better "cookie" part though which is why it's 4 stars and not five. Next time I'm in Paris, I'll have to try some more just to confirm my opinion...but at a different store. read more

Stopped and picked up some Macaroons. This was in the list for the best in Paris and I was disappointed. The flavors of the macaroons here are just to many mixtures for. read more

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Pierre Hermé has the best macarons--and if you've heard that it's another place (whose name starts with L) then that's only because Hermé was once their head pastry chef. He then went off on his own to do even better work. This location is like a gourmet food court, so good luck not stopping at every pastry place. read more

I am really caught up in the perennial Parisienne argument over which place makes the best macarons, Pierre Herme or Laduree. I have had plenty of Laduree in the past and tried this place for the first time and I am afraid I have had an internal debate since about which one is better. This place makes amazing macarons and I would defenitely come back for these beautiful chewy and creamy delights that cost a lot of money. It's money well spent in my opinion :-)) If you have never had a macaron in Paris then you should add this to your list of things to do. If you have ever tried making them like I have you will see the difference a professional macaron maker with decades of history will bring to this sweet :-)) read more

These guys offer artisan macarons with really unique flavors, but it comes at a (high!) price. However what blew my mind weren't the macarons, but their marrons glacés! Holy ish, they are INCREDIBLE. I'm hooked. Tried the regular and the rose, want to go back for the clementine. Again, expensive, but those are incredibly hard to make and having tried a few from different places during the holidays, PH made them best! read more

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We were so excited to see them at the Galeries Lafayette! There was a lady in front of us...who had her camera ready to snap a few shots...lo and behold, the young blond male server yelled, "NO PHOTOS!! NO PHOTOS!!" That, frankly shocked me a bit. But we wanted to try a macaron or two...so we got the passion fruit rhubarb (one for each of us). The presentation was beautiful...iridescent/pink/warm yellow. Sadly, it was not as delicious as I had hoped it would be. Perhaps also because he decided to give us one that was broken too... Someone should've taught him how his manners transfers to the brand he serves... read more

Forget Ladurree and go to Pierre Herme. Little known but worth the visit. Creative flavors and so delightful.

One of the salesperson was very rude to us. We were standing in line but she just skipped us and served the person right behind us. She even told us to move further up front so she continue to serve the person behind us. They have a sense of racism and we felt that they were unwilling to serve us. I was about to give a one star review but the next salesperson who served us saved two stars with her excellent explanation of the macarons. read more

WOW! Pricey Macarons but TASTY flavors! I wish I could have eaten more. So creamy and delicous. I will be back the next time I am in the neighborhood. read more

Compared to what I've had in the States these are by far the best. Sadly I can't compare to Laduree because I didn't try them. The ones from Pierre Herme were very flavorful and the combinations, although out of the box, worked really well together. Expensive but you have to try them. read more

love paris and looovveee splurging on macarons, first time to try their macarons on my last visit in Sept2017 and it was very good, better than Laudere i think, bought some back home w their souvenir box and my family loved them. good staff at the GF, will definitely get some, one day if i come back to paris. read more