Café Pierre Hermé

St-Germain & Les Invalides


Leading pâtissier and chocolatier Pierre Hermé has several boutiques and cafes in Paris, including this branch in the heart of St-Germain. It's a veritable feast of perfectly presented cakes, chocolates, millefeuilles, tarts, nougats, jams and dazzling macarons. Oh, and the hot chocolate is so thick. You can eat in or take away.


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