Les Jardins D' Automne

A trip to Paris will not be complete without trying their macarons, especially a Pierre Herme macaron. This is my first time to try the Pierre Herme macaron. After my stroll at the Jardin De Luxembourg, I walked along Rue Bonaparte to visit the Pierre Herme store near Place St Sulpice. Luckily, there was only a small line up inside. I guess not many tourist know this store on the Left Bank. Pierre Herme is fashionable as ever by offering their Fall flavours called the Les Jardins D'Automne. For October, the flavour was Pumpkin & Corn which I bravely tried. After my purchase, I found a bench to sit at Place St Sulpice to savour my macarons.

I chose pistache, Potiron & Mais (pumpkin & corn), their famous Istaphan and Rose.

Which macaron do you prefer: Laduree or Pierre Herme? The original macaron was from Laduree. Pierre Herme used to be one of their bakers. Until he set out on his own and created his own flavours like the famous Istaphan (rose, lychee with a raspberry inside). As I munched my macarons, I can't help but compare the two. For me, Laduree is more crunchy whereas Pierre Herme's shell is softer but their flavours inside are magical.

Laduree is my favourite but will still buy Pierre Herme. That means, when I am in Paris I have to walk more to burn all of these sweet calories.