
Best Dishes at Pierre Hermé
Macaron Ispahan
ConfectioneryPierre Hermé's most famous creation — a pale pink macaron with a filling that combines floral rose notes, sweet lychee, and tart raspberry. The combination is sophisticated without being cloying, and the macaron shell has the right balance of crunch and chew. Multiple food critics consider it one of the world's best macarons.
Macaron Passion-Citron
ConfectioneryA bright yellow-hued macaron filled with the tangy combination of passion fruit and lemon. The tropical passion fruit flavor dominates with lemon providing acidity and brightness. Reviewers describe it as summery and refreshing.
Chuao
DessertA larger pastry than the macaron, featuring layers of dark chocolate, coffee ganache, and crispy hazelnut praline. It's a showstopper with multiple textures and flavors. Reviewers often save this as a special treat given its complexity and price point (€8-9).
Macaron Chocolat-Caramel
ConfectioneryFor chocolate lovers, this macaron pairs dark chocolate with salted caramel — the salt cuts through richness and adds sophistication. The filling is creamy and the macaron shell maintains its delicate texture.
Mille-feuille
DessertPierre Hermé's interpretation of the classic French mille-feuille features delicate, crispy puff pastry layers alternating with vanilla pastry cream. The top is finished with a thin layer of fondant icing. The pastry is baked to order or fresh throughout the day.
About Pierre Hermé
Pierre Hermé's tiny, ultra-chic boutique on rue Bonaparte showcases the maestro's philosophy that pastries are a form of culinary art. The pastel-colored macarons in flavors like Ispahan (rose, lychee, raspberry) and Chuao (dark chocolate, coffee, hazelnut) draw long lines. Every item is exquisitely crafted, though prices reflect the precision and ingredient quality.
Top 5 dishes at Pierre Hermé:
- Macaron Ispahan – 95% recommended(Signature)
- Macaron Passion-Citron – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Chuao – 92% recommended(Signature)
- Macaron Chocolat-Caramel – 88% recommended
- Mille-feuille – 85% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Patisserie
- Price Range:
- €€€
- Phone:
- +33143544777
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Takeaway, Breakfast
Hours
- Friday:
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Monday:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Tuesday:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday:
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The boutique is tiny and cramped during peak hours (weekends, 3-6 PM). Arrive mid-morning or a weekday afternoon for a less overwhelming experience.
Seven macarons cost approximately €18-19. They come beautifully boxed for gifts, which is why many visitors buy them.
The location is perfect for a walking tour of Saint-Germain — grab pastries here and continue to nearby cafés or the Luxembourg Gardens.
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