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Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse: A bean-to-bar operation

Legendary chef Alain Ducasse, known for his Michelin-starred restaurants, cooking schools and cookbooks, has embarked on another tasty adventure, this time with chocolate. Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, Paris’s newest chocolate shop, officially opened in February in the heart of the trendy Bastille neighbourhood. Located at the back of a small courtyard at 40, rue de la … Continue reading Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse: A bean-to-bar operation

Blé Sucré

Boulanger-pâtissier Fabrice Le Bourdat makes delicious breads, croissants, viennoiseries, cakes, pastries, macarons as well as regional specialities such as kouign amann. Monsieur Le Bourdat previously worked with Gilles Marchal (La Maison du Chocolat, Le Bristol). He is widely reputed to make the best madeleines in Paris as well as an amazing salted butter-caramel réligieuse. The … Continue reading Blé Sucré

Jacques Genin

For many years Jacques Genin, one of Paris’s most reputed pâtissiers-chocolatiers, worked out of his laboratoire in the 15th arrondissement, producing his sweet gastronomic luxuries for Paris’s finest restaurants and hotels. Fortunately, Monsieur Genin opened his own storefront in 2008, a gorgeous, spacious locale in the Marais showcasing his exquisite confections: herb and spice-infused ganaches, … Continue reading Jacques Genin

Chocolatier Georges Larnicol drops anchor 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

Take home a piece of Patrick Roger’s giant chocolate Christmas tree

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

Salon du Chocolat 2010: World’s biggest chocolate festival

It’s one of the most popular gastronomic events in Paris. The city’s annual Salon du Chocolat is set to take place next month to the delight of tens of thousands of chocolate lovers of all ages. From 28 October to 1 November 2010, the world’s biggest chocolate festival will bring together chocolate exhibitors and those … Continue reading Salon du Chocolat 2010: World’s biggest chocolate festival

World’s biggest chocolate festival opens in Paris

Paris’s 15th annual Salon du Chocolat is taking place in Paris from October 14 to 18, 2009. This year’s amazing chocolate extravaganza, being held at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, will bring together more than 400 leading chocolatiers from around the world. Jean-Paul Hevin, Arnaud Larher, Michel Cluizel and many of the other top names … Continue reading World’s biggest chocolate festival opens in Paris