Even though Laduree is more famous and boasts longer queues, Pierre Herme's quality trumps them. Be prepared to pay premiums though, this box of 20 pieces cost €42, definitely not cheap stuff. The Macarons are also surprisingly filling, probably cause of the richness of the flavor, the thickness of the macaron shells, and generous portions of cream ganache.

Pierre Hermé creates inventive flavour combinations too; the bright pink/red one with the chocolate ganache is 'Foie Gras & Chocolate'.

Hearty / Tasty / Worthy: 2.5 / 5 / 3

*all ratings are out of 5