Madame Cacao by Christelle Brua, a gourmet chocolate shop

Christelle Brua is known to some as the pastry chef at the Élysée Palace, while others have discovered her through TV shows such as Top Chef or as a juror on Le Meilleur Pâtissier. In any case, she is recognized by her peers as an excellent pastry chef, having been voted Best Restaurant Pastry Chef in the World by Les grandes tables du monde in 2018, Pastry Chef of the Year by Gault et Millau in 2014 and Best Pastry Chef of the Year by Le Chef magazine in 2009.

Christelle Brua is launching a new chapter in her story by taking the plunge into entrepreneurship and opening Madame Cacao, a boutique that will delight chocolate lovers. It's at 10 rue du Cherche-Midi, in the 6th arrondissement, that you'll have to go to discover it.

If you're looking for gourmet treats that remind you of your childhood and will make you melt with pleasure, Madame Cacao is the new boutique for you! Christelle Brua, this "gifted pastry chef", has created a gourmet universe that shakes up codes and echoes her personal memories. With chocolate delights that are both luxurious and playful, joyful and refined, you won't be able to resist Christelle's unique creations. You'll be able to discover her creations, which promise melting, crunchy, crunchy and powerful aromas of exceptional chocolates.

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" I wanted my boutique to be a place of emotion, where everyone can find something that reminds them of their childhood. I love the idea of talking to gourmets, young and old, about their favorite treats," she declares.

A lover of Street-Art, Christelle Brua has chosen a mischievous, quirky chocolate bunny as the muse of Madame Cocoa. Named Lucien, after her son, he's a real work of art, to be enjoyed in different variations throughout the year and the seasons.

In short, there are only a few days left to discover the creations of this talented chef, who undoubtedly has some wonderful surprises in store for us.