Fountains of chocolate
A couple of weeks ago I trotted along to the annual Salon du Chocolate that’s held at the huge exposition centre at Porte de Versailles on the edge of central Paris. It was, of course, all in the interest of writing a story for this blog……..oh what a fib! I am a chocolate fancier; research for a post is the best excuse ever.
Now I confess that even though every aspect of chocolate and cocoa production was covered in the exposition with cocoa producer exhibits, chocolate sculptures, cocoa processing and chocolate making displays, chocolate workshops for kids, even fashion parades with models wearing artistic chocolate designs, I was really there to indulge in a little sampling and buy a few treats.
Feast your eyes on these…………
Patisserie by Laurent-Duchene. Chocolate and patisserie boutiques in the 13th and 15th arrondissements.
Bowls of Chapon chocolates
Halloween themed chocolate gifts by Bruno Le Derf chocolatier
Fine chocolate by Dalloyau
Eyecatching as well as delicious chocolates from Brest.
No, I didn’t try all these, tasting and photographing were separate activities. I came home with a delicious small dessert treat moelleux chocolate framboise from Arnauld Larher chocolatier, and what good luck: two of his chocolate and patisserie boutiques are within walking distance of our apartment.
There’s talk of a chocolate shortage looming. I’ve read the reports and concluded I can continue with my ration of one square of dark (healthy) chocolate after-dinner and an occasional treat without catastrophic consequences.
looks amazing- a chocolate lover’s heaven!
You are so right, heavenly. It was busy but not too crowded, very enjoyable.
Delicious! The Europeans really know how to make chocolate. Do you know about Schoc back home? When you are back, and miss a bit of European-style connoisseur chocolate, it’s the place to go. Sooo good!
They are the ones from Greytown? I know about them but don’t think I’ve actually tasted them. I will be searching them out!
Yes indeed. They have just opened a shop in town next to Kirks as well! It is simply delicious and well on a par (if not nicer than famous chocs like Godiva and Valrohna).