Pierre Herme

Pierre Hermé started out as an apprentice for legendary patissier Gaston Lenotre, before becoming pastry chef for Fauchon at only 24, and then Laduree. The man is singlehandedly responsible for the world's macaron mania. And now, he's making the very best ones in his own name. Munch on signature flavors rose, caramel, dark chocolate and milk chocolate with passion fruit or go seasonal with such short-lived treats as truffle, mandarin orange and green apple-celery. In addition to macarons, you can also order chocolate bonbons, cakes and jams. The shop only sells macarons in boxes, from 7 pieces (B980) to 12 pieces (B1,580) and 24 pieces (B3,100).