PIERRE HERME has been called the "Picasso of Pastry" and is one of the most accomplished patissiers in France (and therefore probably also in the world). His highly original creations include macarons with flavours such as white truffle, olive oil or the intriguing combination of foie gras & chocolate. He also produces a number of chocolate bars and we will take a look at the two single-origin ones in his collection.

Availability: PIERRE HERME has two shops in Paris and a number of outlets in Tokyo. The shops in Paris are:

Paris, 6th arr., 72, rue Bonaparte; Tel : +33 (1) 43 54 47 77; Mon-Fri, Sun 10-7; Sat 10-7.30

Paris, 15th arr., 185, rue de Vaugirard; Tel : +33 (1) 47 83 89 96; Tue-Wed 10-7; Thu-Sat 10-7.30; Sun 10-6; Mon closed

The outlets in Tokyo are detailed on the PIERRE HERME website:

Website: www.pierreherme.com