Gourmandises by Pierre Hermé set to deliver in Europe

As of February 15, the online boutique at www.pierreherme.com will expand its services in Europe. Connoisseurs from Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands Spain and United Kingdom, can log on to the website, now both in French and English, and have their favourite Pierre Hermé creations delivered to their doorstep. e-GOURMANDISES, the online boutique of Pierre Hermé Paris, will deliver within 4 days macarons and chocolates directly from the famous Paris boutiques: 72, rue Bonaparte 75006 Paris and 185, rue de Vaugirard 75015 Paris.

PIERRE HERMÉ, A PASTRY CHEF AT

THE SUMMIT OF HIS ART. Heir to four generations of Alsatian bakery and pastry-making tradition, Pierre Hermé began his career at the age of 14 as an apprentice to Gaston Lenôtre. At 24, he became a pastry chef and proceeded to elevate pastry-making to new heights. With his creativity, his technical mastery and his taste for sharing his expertise in Haute Pâtisserie, he has won the respect and esteem of the entire profession.

At the end of 1996, he left Fauchon to start Pierre Hermé Paris® with his business partner Charles Znaty. Their first shop opened in Tokyo in 1998, followed by a Salon de Thé in July 2000. In 2001, Pierre Hermé returned to the gourmet scene in Paris. Immediately, his pastry shop at 72 rue Bonaparte in the Saint Germain des Prés area scored a big success. Every day, enthusiastic gourmets rediscovered his creations, with connoisseurs from all over the world flocking to this temple of sweet delights. In 2004, a second shop featuring very innovative interior design opened at 185 rue de Vaugirard, and a training workshop was established in cooperation with the reputed Ecole Ferrandi run by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. In early 2005, the latest concepts from Pierre Hermé Paris were launched in Tokyo: a "luxury convenience store" and a Chocolate Bar. Both are located in the Omotesando district, where the biggest fashion brands and companies operating in Japan have stores. At the end of 2007, Pierre Hermé Paris owns two boutiques in Paris, seven sales outlets in Tokyo and an online shop www.pierreherme.com

Pierre Hermé Paris PR contact : Florence Faisans, Tel : +33(0)1 45 12 04 35 - Mob : +33(0)6 81 68 96 41, florence.faisans@pierreherme.com