Paris Pastries: Ladurée & Pierre Hermé
Today I bring you two of Paris' top pâtisseries; Ladurée and Pierre Hermé.
I stop by at Ladurée almost every time whenever I'm in Paris (see here and here).
Their pastries are perfection, their macarons colorful and the atmosphere is whimsical.
On Friday I went to department store Printemps in Paris' 8th arrondissement.
Between the floors of countless clothes, there was a small Ladurée cafe tucked away.
I sat down and ordered a Saint-Honoré Rose Framboise, as well as a mint-chocolate iced tea.
![Ladurée - Printemps](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/6035445125_e27ec78990_z.jpg)
![Ladurée – Saint-Honoré Rose Framboise](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/6035447519_f482280f33_z.jpg)
![Ladurée - Printemps](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6076/6035448851_f2252077e2_z.jpg)
It was fabulous!
Later that day, I walked to Pierre Hermé to pick up something sweet.
I decided on a tarte citron, as I have made Pierre Hermé's lemon tarts 2 years ago.
The shop:
![Pierre Hermé](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6035636063_5220e1764c_z.jpg)
The window display:
![Pierre Hermé](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6085/6035637307_e2a7aa19ca_z.jpg)
The box:
![Pierre Hermé](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6036193272_3779bf67f4_z.jpg)
Pierre's lemon tart:
![Pierre Hermé](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6035639901_75043eafac_z.jpg)
My lemon tarts:
![Lemon Tartlets](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/3699969961_c5b882c506_z.jpg)
See here my first visit to Pierre Hermé.
And for ice cream-lovers in Paris (the famed Berthillion closes it doors in July and August)
I recommend that you try Deliziefollie in the 1st arrondissement, right off Les Halles.
Jamie Cahill writes in 'The Patisseries of Paris' about Deliziefollie:
"Deliziefollie's luscious gelato has won over Parisians to Italian-style ice
cream. Ever conscious about overindulging in rich treats but not willing to
sacrifice taste, Parisians love gelato, perceived as Italy's lighter alternative to
French glace."
![Deliziefollie](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6075/6039030977_d395e2fc02_z.jpg)
![Deliziefollie](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/6039032343_d80d9ed470_z.jpg)
![Deliziefollie](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/6039583078_7628a98b5e_z.jpg)
![Deliziefollie](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6042166083_2a9fe1caa6_z.jpg)
Salted butter caramel - caramel au beurre salé.
Delicioso!
You can check out my blog French Mademoiselle to see what I'm up to every day in Paris!
Bonne nuit,
Daniëlle
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Erin
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