Pierre Hermé Paris - sweet chic
Most visitors to Paris have similar to-do lists - Eiffel Tower at sunset, visit to the Louvre, shop on the Champs-Élysées and consume numerous croissants from local Boulangerie. My list was mostly devoted to the latter as well as other culinary offerings of the city. One day I spent hours walking around Parisian streets looking for the most decadent pastry shop I could find. And that I did - a seriously fashionable Pierre Hermé Paris shop located at 72 rue Bonaparte in the Saint Germain des Prés. It felt totally French chic walking around with the store’s fancy carry box which seemed to be as much of a status symbol as wearing the latest Gucci.
Pierre Hermé and Charles Znaty, the founders of this institution, are famous French pastry chefs inspired by the Alsatian (mix of French and German) baking traditions. Their counters are filled with beautiful, delicately crafted éclairs, slices, tarts, hand-made chocolates and colourful macaroons filled with exotic flavours like Jasmine and Arabesque. I found it difficult to choose but with a price tag of 6-8 Euros a piece you do have to limit yourself to a select few. I picked a large Raspberry, Lychee & Rose Petal Macaroon, Vanilla Mascarpone Tart, and some crazy Pistachio & Wild Strawberry creation. They were all superb although I felt a little guilty eating something that was such a work of art. Next time you happen to be in Paris make sure to visit this little pastry jewel and pick up some ‘Vogue’ macaroons. Don’t forget to save some cash and plenty of space in your tummy.
Ahh yes I think I filled out “I’m visiting Paris to eat pastry” on my disembarkation form!
The pastries and macarons there are so amazing. I was too scared to ask to take a pic in the shop though. Good on you! 
Lovely