Pierre Hermé is the namesake store of the man dubbed the "Picasso of pastry." Even notoriously impatient Parisians line up for these pastries: glossy and urbane, they dip into unexpected combinations, like passion fruit and chocolate or lychee and rose. The exotic macarons sparked a major buzz, as more familiar flavors like hazelnut and lemon were joined by white truffle and olive oil. Métro: Odéon.