Tag Archives: Saint Valentine’s Day

Chocolate dinner show at Un Dimanche à Paris

Pierre Cluizel’s recently opened chocolate concept store, Un Dimanche à Paris, is holding a special Saint Valentine’s Day event in its restaurant for those in the mood for chocolate. A dramatic reading entitled “A la Tables des Mots” — described as a “sensual and succulent tale of an unusual romantic encounter” — will be performed … Continue reading Chocolate dinner show at Un Dimanche à Paris

Romantic Paris chocolate freebies and discounts

As part of its “Paris Romantique” Saint Valentine’s Day-themed campaign, the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau is giving away free gift or discount cards valid at Pierre Hermé chocolate and pastry shops and Pierre Marcolini chocolate shops in Paris. Pick up your cards at the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau office on rue des Pyramides … Continue reading Romantic Paris chocolate freebies and discounts

Chocolate breasts, anyone?

In keeping with his bold and unconventional style, Parisian chocolatier Patrick Roger has created some audacious chocolate treats to mark Valentine’s Day — chocolate breasts! The cheeky confections consist of a creamy salted caramel mousse filling covered with a thin layer of dark chocolate dusted with cocoa powder. Master chocolatier Roger came up with the … Continue reading Chocolate breasts, anyone?

Paris chocolatiers celebrate Valentine’s Day

From a chocolate alphabet to create your own Valentine’s message (Jean-Charles Rochoux) to limited edition chocolate “diamond rings” (A la Mère de Famille), Paris’s chocolatiers have come up with some deliciously creative ways to mark the day with chocolate. Le Figaro newspaper offers this round up of special Valentine’s day sweets created for the occasion … Continue reading Paris chocolatiers celebrate Valentine’s Day