Ladurée‘s new chocolate shop in Paris, Les Marquis de Ladurée, quietly opened its doors in December, in the midst of the holiday season. Located just a few steps away from the upscale place Vendôme, the new shop is the company’s first store devoted entirely to chocolate. (Ladurée previously operated a small chocolate shop next door … Continue reading Les Marquis de Ladurée
Paris chocolatier Jean-Charles Rochoux‘s shop on rue d’Assas (6th arr.) resembles something of a cabinet of (chocolate) curiosities, with its shelves full of chocolate animals, bas-reliefs, statuettes and other edible figurines. In addition to the amazing array of chocolate sculptures, the shop also sells a full range of delicious ganaches, pralinés and chocolate-dipped fresh fruit pieces. For Valentine’s Day … Continue reading Jean-Charles Rochoux: “Le cœur sur la main” for Valentine’s Day
At Sébastien Gaudard’s Pâtisserie des Martyrs (9th arr.), the focus is always on classic French pâtisserie and traditional recipes. For Chef Gaudard, Valentine’s Day and classic desserts go hand in hand, especially when it comes to chocolate! This year’s Valentine’s Day desserts include three heart-shaped cakes: Rose Noire (pictured), which features a chocolate-almond cake and chocolate mousse covered with a layer … Continue reading Sébastien Gaudard: A passion for classics
