The gallery Espace La Vallée, located in Serris (Seine-et-Marne department) is presenting an exhibit on the history of chocolate. Through displays, panels and videos, the show covers the history of the “food of the gods” from the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) through to the production of fine chocolates. Themes include life on the plantation, cacao … Continue reading Tales of Chocolate in La Vallée Village
Fine chocolate could soon be even healthier and tastier, thanks to the work of a team of international scientists who have cracked the DNA sequence of one of the finest varieties of cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). A team of scientists led by Claire Lanaud of France’s CIRAD (agricultural research centre), and Mark Guiltinan, of Penn … Continue reading World’s finest chocolate could soon get even better
The very successful Breton chocolatier and pastry chef Georges Larnicol has opened his first shop in Paris. This Meilleur Ouvrier de France already has two dozen shops in France and reportedly plans to open stores in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo later this year. Known for his playful chocolate sculptures and figurines — among … Continue reading Chocolatier Georges Larnicol drops anchor in Paris
Swiss Giant Nestlé has increased its stake in artisan chocolatier Pierre Marcolini from seven per cent to 29 per cent. Pierre Marcolini made the announcement earlier this month, according to Swiss newspaper Le Matin. Nestlé had acquired its seven per cent stake in 2007, with an option to convert part of a debenture loan into … Continue reading Nestlé takes bigger bite of Pierre Marcolini
La Maison du Chocolat and Aéroports de Paris will be distributing free chocolates to holiday travellers this month. Aéroports de Paris hostesses will be handing out the goodies – two varieties of dark chocolate ganache bonbons – to travellers at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (Roissy) Terminals 2E and 2F (Schengen Zone) on the weekends of December 18/19 and … Continue reading La Maison du Chocolat chocolates for Roissy travellers
Chocolatier Pierre Cluizel has just opened his first chocolate “concept store” in the heart of Paris’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. Located in the historic Cour du Commerce Saint-André at the base of the ancient 13th-century city walls built by Philippe Auguste, the brand new, 800-square metre store features a chocolate shop, pâtisserie, bar, restaurant, lounge and chocolate … Continue reading Un Dimanche à Paris: Pierre Cluizel’s chocolate dream store
Chocolatier Patrick Roger never ceases to amaze with his artistry and super-sized chocolate creations. His latest masterpiece is a 10-metre tall chocolate Christmas tree, specially created for the 24th edition of France’s annual Téléthon, taking place on 3 and 4 December 2010 to raise funds for l’Association Française contre les Myopathies (AFM). The tree, which … Continue reading Take home a piece of Patrick Roger’s giant chocolate Christmas tree
