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!
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]
Dengo: Brazilian chocolates come to Paris
Discover Dengo, unique chocolateries offering fair-trade, sustainable and healthy Brazilian chocolate. A place dedicated to Brazil, where a passionate team shares its cocoa culture and love of chocolate. Discover our two Parisian boutiques: the Dengo boutique in the Abbesses district of the 18th arrondissement, and the one in Saint Germain des Prés in the 6th arrondissement. [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]
Mère de Famille Faubourg Montmartre, the oldest chocolate factory in Paris
Explore A la Mère de Famille, a historic chocolate factory founded in 1761 in Paris, offering handmade sweets and chocolates. [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 Maison'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 chocolate factory in Paris Opéra, the refined coup de coeur
Jade Genin, bathed in the world of chocolate since always thanks to her father, Jacques Genin, opened her chocolate factory on the Avenue de l'Opéra in the 2nd district of Paris. We went to discover her chocolate sweets and other exceptional chocolate creations, which we recommend to you, they are just to fall. [Read more]
Alléno & Rivoire, the sugar-free chocolate factory like no other
Alléno & Rivoire is the new boutique for unique chocolates, which has opened on rue du Champs de Mars in Paris. Imagine a beautiful collaboration between chef Yannick Alléno and pastry chef Aurélien Rivoire, who, after working with him for 8 years, launches his own chocolate shop, the fruit of extensive research during his years as a restaurant pastry chef. [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]
The chocolate wonders of Paris's top chefs are yours for the taking!
