This colourful and inviting Aztec-themed chocolate shop is as famous for its delicious hot chocolate and chocolate fondues as for its gorgeous chocolate bonbons. The company was founded by three individuals — an architect, an entrepreneur and a chocolatier — who shared a passion for chocolate. Cacao et Chocolat also makes wonderful ice cream, fruit … Continue reading Cacao et Chocolat
François Pralus began his career as a pastry chef, but today his name is synonymous with fine chocolate. After training alongside his father, Auguste Pralus, holder of the highly coveted Meilleur Ouvrier de France distinction, then with the Chocolaterie Bernachon in Lyon, and Ecole Lenôtre in Paris, François Pralus took over celebrated pâtisserie founded by … Continue reading François Pralus
A chain of Belgian chocolate shops founded by a Frenchman named Philippe Jambon, Jeff de Bruges combines the “treat aspect of Belgian chocolate with French chocolate chic.” The company has stores in most Paris arrondissements. Its name was coined from the owner’s fondness for the city of Bruges and Jacques Brel’s song “Jef.” Jeff de … Continue reading Jeff de Bruges
There are more gourmet chocolate shops in Paris—the phone directory lists more than 300—than in any other city in the world. From high-end, “designer” artisan-chocolatiers to well-known chains and scores of smaller independent chocolatiers, chocolate shops are found in almost every neighbourhood in the city. But it’s Paris’s master artisan chocolatiers that continue to amaze … Continue reading Best Chocolate Shops in Paris
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
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
A visit to Michel Chaudun’s gorgeous yet unpretentious shop in Paris’s chic 7th arrondissement is always a treat, both for the fabulous chocolates on offer and the warm and hospitable service. A former chocolatier at La Maison du Chocolat, Mr. Chaudun has enjoyed great success with his three shops in Japan and the boutique in … Continue reading Michel Chaudun
