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.

Please, please don't tell me Gregory has sold his business. I looked it up today to recommend it…read moreand even did my Google walk down Rue Saint Dominiqe and what is in it's place is a small shop with a white facade. I believe it is called le le Chocolat. I always went there when I was in Paris. Pomme et Canelle was the best macaron and I couldn't find it any place else.

We stopped at Grégory Renard Cacao et Macarons to pick up picnic treats for the time we would spend…read morearound the Eiffel Tower. It was a cute shop with many delicious flavors. However, a couple of our macarons seemed to be overcooked, especially the lemon one. I also mistakenly assumed that the rose flavor was rosé (like the wine), but realized it was rose (like the flower) when it had a decidedly floral, perfumed flavor.

Legendary pastry shop for the best meringues in Paris. They did not disappoint. Huge softball sized…read moremeringues. I had the Chocolate and my wife had the White Chocolate. Delicious. Service was great.

Absolutely delicious pastries, we only went in because the smell of freshly baked bread was coming…read moreout of the shop, the pastries we took were amazing, can recommend!

Absolutely amazing service and chocolates. Helped us find exactly what we were looking for and…read morewrapped it up as the perfect gift!

Went here randomly while on our vacation in Paris. The worker was very helpful and helped me pick…read moreout chocolates for a box I put together; he even let me try a sample. I gave the chocolates as a Christmas gift to my mother. She loved them! I'll definitely be ordering more online. Fantastic experience!

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

Willy Wonka step aside. The chocolatier has been around since 1761. You must be doing something…read moreright if the doors are still open after all these years. This shop is limited to spoken English, but enough to get by. The chocolates are out of this world amazing! Unfortunately, they do not ship to the U.S. only in Europe. My recommendation is to make room in one of the largest capacity luggage you have and dedicate it to loading it up with everything this place has. You can thank me later.

Very friendly staff. Delicious tarts. The Passionfruit was the best I have ever had. Packaged and…read morebagged beautifully. Samples of homemade marshmallows.

I was in Paris and actually saw my favorite chef YouTuber Josh Weissman post about this place so I…read morehad to go. They have so many specialty chocolates to choose from. I purchased 3 bars: one for myself and two as gifts. I am eating the Ecuador 70%. I wish I could've sampled the chocolates in the store to know which ones I should buy. This one is a 7/10. I've had better chocolates. This one is a little waxy almost. Doesn't melt super well. Is sweeter than expected and I'm not picking up the notes very well. The staff were friendly and explained about the chocolates when I asked. We were offered a sample and I asked if they had hazelnuts so my friend with an allergy couldn't have it. The store was cool inside with chocolate sculptures. I enjoyed Chapon Chocolate a bit better!

This was the best praline I had in Paris! It is literally perfect, with optimal texture and…read moresaltiness. You don't need to try any others, just go here.

I'm not necessarily a fan of chains when looking for something authentic, and I'm not sure how the…read moreParisians feel about chains either, but rest assured, anything and everything you find at Jeff de Bruge is quality chocolate. I definitely like the fact that they are practically all over Paris, so it's easy to find. Another thing that I like is that they are also pretty inexpensive. They package things by weight, kind of, by either selling pre-made boxes, or by having you select a box size and you can create your own assortment. I always like anything with the pralines, hazelnut, almonds, or the rice krispie crunchy things. They not only make great gifts to take home for friends and family, they are also so tasty you would definitely want to bring some back for yourself.

I came across Chocolat Ilene boutique on a Montmartre Walking tour. The fact that the walking guide…read more(a longtime French chef) recommended her shop speaks highly of the chocolates. A Korean woman is the chocolatier and she is obviously skilled at chocolate artistic sculpture for festive events. But it is her fine chocolates that dominate the candy case - which catch my eyes. I find an Asian sensibility pleasing in the variety of filling/flavor choices. After having several samples of chocolates and a house made macaron, I bought an assorted chocolate box. Yum! The boutique itself is like a small candy box filled with treats - nice ambiance. With the lab in the back, the chocolates are as fresh as can be. Next time I'm in the Montmartre neighborhood, I'll be stopping by again!

On a walking food tour of the Montmarte area, we had the opportunity to stop in and try the…read moredelicious macarons and chocolates that are so thoughtfully crafted here. I loved getting to support a small local business and hearing the history of the sisters who opened the shop. The macarons that we tried here were hands-down the best that we ate during our trip to Paris and the chocolate was top-notch. I thoroughly enjoyed the unique combination of flavors, especially the black sesame macaron. Skip the larger chain shops and come try Chocolat Illèné.

From the owner: Nous vous proposons de parcourir le monde du chocolat avec Thierry dans sa chocolaterie artisanal !…read moreComme gage de la qualité de nos produits et du savoir-faire artisanal, notre atelier de fabrication est visible depuis l'extérieur et son salon de thé. Vous pouvez voir le chef travailler tant le chocolat que les glaces et sorbets artisanaux ! C'est pour partager ma passion et proposer des produits de qualité qui s'inscrivent dans la tradition française, 0% colorant et conservateur, que j'ai décidé d'opérer une reconversion professionnelle.