Owner Madame Dominique Leterrier sells a huge selection of chocolates made by France’s finest artisanal chocolatiers, as well as candied fruits, chocolate-covered almonds and other confections. Violet, rose and ginger ganaches, and chocolate-dipped raisins soaked in wine are among the house specialities. She also sells a wide assortment of teas. Natier Chocolatier 1, rue Henri … Continue reading Natier Chocolatier
A delightful artisanal sweets shop that sells a huge selection of milk, dark and white chocolates, calissons, caramels, home-made jams, fruit jellies, marshmallows and much more. La Bonbonnière de la Trinité 4, place d’Estienne-d’Orves, 75009 Paris Tel.+33 (0)1 48 74 23 38 Métro: Trinité-d’Estienne-d’Orves Hours: Tues. to Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Mon. and … Continue reading La Bonbonnière de la Trinité
Abanico Chocolat was founded by Victoire Finaz, who, as the great-granddaughter of a chocolatier, grew up in the family chocolate business in Lyon. According to the company’s website, her passion for chocolate was ignited in 2003 when she attended the legendary Salon du Chocolat in Paris, where she had a chance to work alongside master … Continue reading Abanico Chocolat
Pastry chef Miyuki Watanabe trained in Tokyo, then came to France to work with Gérard Mulot prior to opening her own pastry shop in Paris’s upscale 8th arrondissement. She makes delectable artisanal chocolates, as well as exquisite chocolate pastries and eclairs, not to mention mille-feuilles, macarons and other delights. The shop, reputed for its excellent … Continue reading La Petite Rose
An unassuming shop that captivates all who step inside. With its windows separating the workshop area from the store, visitors can watch as chocolatiers stir, mix, pour and cut their marvellous chocolate confections. A la Petite Fabrique makes 40 different kinds of chocolate treats, as well as chocolate sculptures of all kinds. A la Petite … Continue reading A La Petite Fabrique
Fouquet (no relation to the restaurant of the same name) was founded in 1852 on rue Lafitte. It is one of Paris’s oldest sweets shops. The Chambeau-Mimard family took over the business in the early 1900s, and it has remained in their hands ever since, passing from one generation to another. The second store, on … Continue reading Fouquet
A l’Etoile d’Or has been described as the best candy shop in Paris. Owner Denise Acabo is clearly passionate about sweets, and her shop is brimming with a huge assortment of artisanal chocolates, candies and confections from all over France. A l’Etoile d’Or 30, rue Fontaine, 75009 Paris Tel. +33 (0)1 48 74 59 55 … Continue reading A L’Etoile d’Or