If you love macarons, or you have never tried one and are curious, our hotel is located really close to two of the best macaron makers in Paris. In Saint Germain des Prés, you have both Ladurée and Pierre Hermé. We have a preference for Pierre Hermé, but you should check both. PIERRE HERME - The Picasso of pastry Pierre Hermé mixes modernity by keeping his French roots and revisits traditional French pastries by making them even more divine by using a very creative aroma palette (with salt and other spices). The internationally known French baker never runs out of new ideas to twist his receipes. Pierre Hermé started his successful career as an apprentice of the famous French baker Gaston Lenôtre, then he became the head pastry chef for Fauchon and Ladurée before creating his own brand Pierre Hermé. He opened his first boutique in Paris located at 72 rue Bonaparte in Saint Germain des Près. He was the youngest person ever to be named France's Pastry Chef of the Year and has been awarded by France's ex President Jacques Chirac the "Chevalier de la legion d'honneur" in 2007. Pierre Hermé
© AFP Martin Bureau We suggest you to taste his famous macarons (we love the classic rose) and try the chocolate truffles with passion fruit, they are just fabulous ! If you wake up early enough, try the Ispahan croissant. They usually sell quickly. The croissant is a buttery-rich puff pastry, rose-flavoured almond paste, compote made with raspberries from the Haut-Vivarais region and litchis. The flavors are very subtle. Rose and lichee flavored macarons
© Eric Cheng In 2013, he created a new collection called Les Jardins, which is 12 limited edition macarons (a different flavor every month) inspired by the sensory delights of a garden – flowers, fruits, spices and herbs. In February, you could enjoy the Jardin Sucré (Sweet Garden), a mix of Caramel and Rose. In April, you had the Jardin Japonais (Japanese Garden), a mix of Morello Cherry, Lemon and Tonka Bean. Jardin Fruité ©pierreherme 72 Rue Bonaparte Paris, 75006 01 43 54 47 77 http://www.pierreherme.com Opening hours Monday - Wednesday : 10 am - 7pm Thursday - Friday : 10am - 7.30 pm Saturday : 10 am - 8pm Sunday : 10 am - 7 pm LADUREE Ladurée is a French "patisserie" created in Paris by Louis Ernest Ladurée in 1862. Today, the reputation of Ladurée is mainly based on its macarons. It is Pierre Des fontaines, Louis Ernest Ladurées grandson, who created the Parisian Macarons : he had the idea to put the Macaron's shell together and to fill it with cream. Macarons Ladurée ©Ladurée Their wonderful packagings, their classic decoration in pastel colors (very Marie Antoinette) make their signature unique. You also can go there for a Brunch. We suggest you try their pastries, they are a wonder for the eyes! The Napoléon box ©ladurée More info on : http://www.laduree.fr Tel : 01 44 07 64 87 21, rue Bonaparte 75006 - Paris 6 èmeOpening hours: Monday - Friday : 8.30 am to 7.30 pm Saturday : 8.30 am to 8.30 pm Sunday : 10 am to 7.30 pm