It's a legend that every chocophile knows and uses to justify their sweet tooth: a square of chocolate a day is good for your health. In the end, some recent studies tend to prove that this is not a reality, but what the heck!
Lovers of dark, white or milk chocolate are legion, and in Paris, there are many chocolate shops ready to welcome you and fulfill all your chocolate wishes. To help you find your way around without risking a liver attack, follow the guide to discover the sure-fire names in the world of chocolate, from the greatest chefs who have made their mark over the decades, to the more confidential chefs who have proved their worth and won the hearts of gourmets.
We're off to these Parisian boutiques and chocolate shops to discover the must-haves from the various Houses, as well as the ephemeral creations released throughout the year for Christmas, Easter and Valentine's Day.
Follow the guide, and you'll be sure to enjoy these delicious addresses!
This chocolate shop in Yvelines offers unique hot chocolates with gourmet treats.
Chocolatier Chapon treats us to his expertise in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Yvelines, with a tea room (or rather a chocolate salon) that delights lovers of fine cocoa. Discover exclusive hot chocolates served in the traditional way in chocolate pots, and a gourmet menu that showcases the house creations. [Read more]
These delicious hot chocolates in Paris make us love Dengo.
Always on the hunt for the best hot chocolate in Paris, we went to try Dengo, a brand offering Brazilian hot chocolate with unique flavors such as tonka bean, Christmas spices, and Bahia pepper, prepared with oat milk. Three locations in the 6th arrondissement, Montmartre, and most recently in the Marais await those who love good cocoa and want to enjoy a gourmet moment. [Read more]
À la Mère de Famille, the oldest chocolate and confectionery shop in Paris
Since 1761, À la Mère de Famille has epitomized the authentic Parisian chocolate factory. On the Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, this historic house perpetuates the sweets of yesteryear with passion and craftsmanship. [Read more]
Nina Métayer opens "Destination Chocolat" at La Samaritaine
Nina Métayer inaugurated her "Destination Chocolat" corner at La Samaritaine on September 11, 2025. The world's best pastry chef offers her chocolate creations and travel cakes in the temple of Parisian shopping. [Read more]
Atelier Pages, star chef Ryuji Teshima's delicious Franco-Japanese chocolate shop in Paris
Atelier Pages is the name of this chocolate shop in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, which is sure to please your palate. At the helm is Michelin-starred chef Ryuji Teshima, aka Teshi, who sublimates the finest chocolate vintages with Japanese inspiration. Bites, bars, homemade granola, caramel-filled shortbread and ultra-gourmand spreads, this new address promises a tasting experience rich in discovery. [Read more]
Pleincœur, Maxime Frédéric's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Paris 17th arrondissement
Maxime Frédéric, the famous Cheval Blanc pastry chef, surrounded by a talented team, has opened Pleincœur, a family-run bakery, patisserie and chocolaterie that's full of treasures. We take you on a tour of this Parisian boutique in the 17th arrondissement, in the Batignolles district. [Read more]
La Chocolaterie de William Artigue: Christmas creations and hot chocolate near Canal Saint-Martin
We're off to the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris' 10th arrondissement to discover the chocolaterie of William Artigue, a young and talented chocolatier who unveils a range of gourmet creations, from chocolates to confectionery. Trained by masters such as Patrick Roger and Jacques Genin, his atelier-boutique offers a universe combining tradition and innovation, with unique Christmas creations and divine hot chocolate to sublimate the Parisian winter. [Read more]
Pierre Hermé launches his chocolate factory: Infiniment chocolat, discover the delights
Food lovers, and chocolate fans in particular, beware. Pierre Hermé, the king of pastries, opens his first boutique dedicated exclusively to chocolate. We're off to discover this new temple to cocoa lovers, on boulevard Capucines, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Maison Bonnat: Discover the delights of the Parisian chocolate factory
Explore the world of Maison Bonnat chocolate in their Paris boutique, offering Grands Crus and other delicacies. [Read more]
Jacques Genin: Parisian chocolaterie and quality sweets for the Right and Left Banks
Explore the gourmet world of Jacques Genin, a Parisian chocolaterie offering quality creations based on raw ingredients. [Read more]
Manufacture Cluizel: Discover the Chocolaterie and its Secrets of Premier Cru Cocoa
Discover Manufacture Cluizel, a family-run chocolate factory for 70 years, working with first-growth cocoa. [Read more]
La Maison du Chocolat: chocolate-making excellence under the aegis of Nicolas Cloiseau, MOF
Dive into the world of La Maison du Chocolat, founded in 1977, with Nicolas Cloiseau, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, since 2012. [Read more]
Patrick Roger: an exceptional chocolate factory and artistic sculptures signed by a MOF
Discover Patrick Roger, MOF chocolatier and artist sculptor, and his gourmet creations as extravagant as they are exquisite. [Read more]
LV Dream: the Café "Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton" unveils its savoury menu
Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton, the Café at the heart of LV Dream, has added a new savory menu, emblazoned with the House's famous monogram. After discovering the free exhibition of emblematic and innovative Louis Vuitton creations, continue the experience upstairs by savoring a variety of dishes imagined by the Pastry Chef, not forgetting a visit to the chocolate shop and boutique! [Read more]
Läderach, discover the Swiss chocolatier's first boutique in Paris
Swiss chocolatier Läderach opened its first Paris boutique at 132 rue de Rivoli on December 7, 2023. Founded in 1962, Läderach's world-renowned chocolates are now available in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Manufacture Plaq and its unique hot chocolate in Paris
Manufacture Plaq, located in the charming Rue du Nil in Paris, has something to appeal to lovers of fine artisan chocolates and those in search of exceptional hot chocolate. A chocolatier who masters original cocoa, from bean to plate, we love it. [Read more]
Chocolatier-confectioner Louis Fouquet moves to Avenue Montaigne and unveils new identity
Louis Fouquet unveils its new identity on Avenue Montaigne. A renaissance for the historic chocolatier and confectioner, who intends to win back Paris with its sweet treats and more contemporary boutiques, while retaining their identity. [Read more]
Italian chocolatier Venchi sets up shop in Paris
Chocolatier Venchi exports from Italy, setting up store in Paris with two boutiques, one in the 9th arrondissement, the other in Montorgueil. [Read more]
Madame Cacao by Christelle Brua, a gourmet chocolate shop
Christelle Brua has opened a chocolate boutique in Paris called Madame Cacao. Head pastry chef at the Elysée Palace until 2022, and voted Best Pastry Chef of the Year 3 times, she's sure to have some delicious surprises in store for us. [Read more]
Jade Genin chocolaterie in Paris Opéra, a refined favorite
Jade Genin, who has been immersed in the world of chocolate for as long as she can remember thanks to her father, Jacques Génin, has opened her chocolaterie on avenue de l'Opéra in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. We set out to discover her bonbons chocolates and other exceptional chocolate creations, which we recommend to you - they're just to die for. [Read more]
Pâtisserie Fine, Sébastien Serveau's new patisserie-chocolaterie in Versailles
Chef Sébastien Serveau has just opened Pâtisserie Fine, a patisserie-chocolaterie in Versailles. Discover classic and modern pastries, travel cakes, chocolate bars, spreads and a thousand and one other sweet treats. [Read more]
Choco au Carré: the new Parisian chocolate shop by Jean-Pierre Rodrigues
Addicted to cocoa? Discover quickly the very original Parisian chocolate factory of the artisan chocolate maker Jean-Pierre Rodrigues. Named Choco², this new gourmet address puts chocolate... in a square! [Read more]
Alain Ducasse Chocolate Factory, the Manufacture in Paris
Alain Ducasse's Manufacture de Chocolat has opened its doors in Paris, in the heart of the Bastille district. For lovers of real chocolate, Alain Ducasse has opened not just a boutique, but a factory that makes chocolate from A to Z. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
