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Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie – European Cup 2020

This year’s European Pastry Cup segment of the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie will be hosted in Paris for the first time ever, at the Europain bakery and pastry trade show taking place from January 11-14, 2020 at Porte de Versailles Exhibition Hall 1. The pastry competition takes place on January 12 & 13, 2020. Eight … Continue reading Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie – European Cup 2020

Bean-to-bar chocolatier Benoît Nihant: Open house in Awans, Belgium

Bean-to-bar chocolatiers Anne and Benoît Nihant are opening their chocolate factory in Awans, Belgium to the public on Saturday, October 20, and Sunday, October 21, 2018. Cacao producer and Maison Nihan partner Frank Homann will be on hand to talk about Mayan Red cacao grown in Honduras. Known for the intense red colour of its pod and … Continue reading Bean-to-bar chocolatier Benoît Nihant: Open house in Awans, Belgium

Salon du Chocolat 2018: Nature offers something to suit all tastes!

The 24th annual edition of the Salon du Chocolat in Paris takes place from October 31 to November 4, 2018 at the Porte de Versailles exhibition hall 4. This tasty event is ranked among the 14 reasons to visit Paris by Condé Nast Traveller, among the top 10 gourmet events in the world by World … Continue reading Salon du Chocolat 2018: Nature offers something to suit all tastes!

Salon du Chocolat 2017: The New Adventurers

The 23rd edition of Paris’s famous Salon du Chocolat is set to open in just a few days at VIP Porte de Versailles, running from October 28 to November 1, 2017. The event, the world’s biggest chocolate and cocoa festival, will feature 20,000 square metres of exhibition space  devoted to chocolate in all its forms. More than … Continue reading Salon du Chocolat 2017: The New Adventurers

Easter egg hunts in and around Paris

A number of Easter egg hunts are set to take place in Paris and its environs this weekend, with chocolate eggs being distributed in parks, national monuments and châteaux gardens. Secours Populaire is holding its traditional Easter egg hunt on the Champ de Mars (Ecole Militaire side). The event takes place on Sunday, March 27, 2016  from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A “permit” … Continue reading Easter egg hunts in and around Paris

Jour du Macaron 2016

Spring is almost here, and so is Jour du Macaron. This very special fundraiser has a loyal following among fans of the dainty Parisian confection. The 11th annual edition takes place in France on Saturday March 19 and Sunday March 20, 2016. Participating Relais Desserts member pâtisseries in Paris and throughout France will be offering free macarons — in a choice of exotic flavours … Continue reading Jour du Macaron 2016

Nicolas Cloiseau named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

Chocolatier Nicolas Cloiseau, chef and creative director of La Maison du Chocolat, has been named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. France’s minister of culture and communication, Audrey Azoulay, presented the prestigious award to Chef Cloiseau and seven other artisans from Comité Colbert companies at a ceremony held at the ministry on February 17, 2016. … Continue reading Nicolas Cloiseau named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres