"Heir to four generations of Alsatian bakery and pastry-making tradition, Pierre Hermé arrived in Paris at the age of 14 to start his first apprenticeship with Gaston Lenôtre. Inspired and curious creator, Pierre Hermé has brought taste and modernity to the world of pastry, with 'pleasure as his only guide.' Gourmet fans all around the world can enjoy the mastery of technique, talent and creativity presented by the patissier-chocolatier as a service of pleasure. His work and his audacity have made him a pillar in French gastronomy and he was awarded the title of World’s Best Pastry Chef in June 2016 by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy."