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15 must-visit chocolatiers in Paris

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Making chocolate is truly an art. So why not turn to the real pros! Throughout the year, chocolatiers delight us with their creations: ganaches, pralines, fruity bites, bars… Discover our top picks of the best chocolatiers in Paris.


The Best Chocolatiers in Paris

As we approach the end-of-year holidays, Easter, or even just to treat a loved one or enjoy a little indulgence solo, there’s always a good reason to enjoy chocolate. But hold on, not just any chocolate! Put down those tasteless supermarket bars and head to a real artisanal chocolatier to discover the finest cocoa creations the capital has to offer. You’re going to become addicted.


The Coolest: PLAQ

As a factory, shop, and café, PLAQ delights us with its homemade chocolates, from bean to bar. Its specialty? Chocolate bars (yes, we’ll say it again): dark, filled with delicious pralines, all kinds of milk chocolates (like the incredible sheep’s milk chocolate) or with dried fruits… Each creation brings its own surprises. But that’s not all.PLAQ also offers bars, rocky treats, chocolate-covered nuts, candies, and even delicious slices of cake… In short, if you want to dream of chocolate, you’re in the right place.

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PLAQ
4, rue du Nil — 2nd
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The friendliest: L’ATELIER C

If you're a chocolate lover, you're going to melt for this unique concept store in France. Under the Viaduc des Arts, tout near the Gare de Lyon, Christophe has created in collaboration with the ROBERT chocolate factory from Madagascar a lovely place entirely dedicated to indulgence. You can even learn how to make your own chocolate bars, ganaches, and other goodies.

Atelier C
123, Avenue Daumesnil — 12ᵉ
Every day from noon to 7 PM 
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The most vegan: Ara Chocolat

Founded by a couple of Venezuelans (Andrés and Sabrina), Ara Chocolat is a true love at first sight. From bean to bar, everything is carefully monitored to ensure the best product. Working with small producers and cooperatives from various countries in Latin America, each piece of chocolate offers a unique pleasure and is a journey for the taste buds. Everything is organic, completely homemade, and most importantly vegan. So why not indulge?

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Ara Chocolat
41 bis, rue Condorcet — 9ᵉ
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM to 6:30 PM
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The most prestigious: Hugues Pouget

For high-flying creations, head to rue du Cherche-Midi at Hugues Pouget. The motto? No colorants, no additives, no flavors… just fresh ingredients. You should definitely try one of the delicious spheres bursting with tempting flavors: passion fruit, salted butter caramel, pear, mandarin, hazelnut-vanilla praline, and more… The pastry chef Hugues Pouget offers boxes that are as beautiful as they are tasty, waiting to be discovered right away.

Hugues Pouget
50, rue du Cherche-Midi — 6ᵉ
Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 7 PM 
Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM 
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The most supportive: Les Copains de Bastien

Here’s a charming little neighborhood shop that has truly touched our hearts. At Les Copains de Bastien, they only hire people in great need, without diplomas or prior skills, to train them and help them return to work. Stéphan and Arnaud collaborate with associations like Entourage and Emmaüs Défi. We can tell you that the gamble has paid off: the chocolates are delightful, creative, and most importantly, delicious.

The Friends of Bastien
56 Vaneau Street – 7th
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The Most Artistic: Patrick Roger

More than just a chocolatier, Patrick Roger is a true sculptor. Crowned Best Craftsman of France in 2002, he continually reinvents cocoa in his own way. With rare and design creations, like his famous graphic half-spheres that are hand-decorated. In short, it's an ultimate tasting experience blending visuals and flavor, a must-try!

Patrick Roger
43, rue des Archives — 3rd
2-4, place Saint-Sulpice — 6th
19, rue de Sèvres — 6th
108, boulevard Saint-Germain — 6th
3, place de la Madeleine — 8th
225, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré — 8th 
45, avenue Victor-Hugo — 16th
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The most passionate: Jacques Genin 

If we had to describe Jacques Genin's work in two words, it would be love and passion. In his workshop on rue de Turenne, the chocolate genius works with cocoa like no one else, but also caramels, fruit pastes, and nougats. You will discover the finest chocolate varieties and flavors that you have surely never tried before!

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Jacques Genin
33, avenue de l'Opéra — 2nd
133, rue de Turenne — 3rd
27, rue de Varenne — 7th
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The most adventurous: Edwart chocolatier

For Edwin Yansané, founder of Edwart, chocolate is a true adventure. In his workshops, the Parisian wants to take you on a captivating sensory journey that will make you forget all your preconceived notions about chocolate. Enjoy 100% artisanal, fine and subtle creations that will lead you to discover the culinary, cultural, and artistic treasures of Paris, the city of the world.

Edwart Chocolatier
244, rue de Rivoli — 1st
17, rue Vieille-du-Temple — 4th
13, rue Duban — 16th
67, rue des Dames — 17th
10, rue de Bayen — 17th
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The most innovative: Jade Genin

After Jacques Genin, I'm asking for his daughter! A true chocolate prodigy, Jade Genin has inherited her father's expertise while adding her own personal and generational touch. In her workshop, the young woman twists the codes of chocolaterie and takes us on a journey through flavors from Asia and the Orient: jasmine, tamarind, black sesame praline, fennel, anise, fir… A favorite are her “pyramidions,” which are chocolate replicas of the tip of the ob&eac...the Concorde's "utilitarian" style that has now become its signature.

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Jade Genin
33, Avenue de l'Opéra — 2nd
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The most family-friendly: François Pralus

It all began in Roanne, in the Loire, where the Pralus pastry shop was born in 1948. A lover of...u chocolate, his son François Pralus has now made an exceptional house throughout France. The master chocolatier works with the dried beans from the finest cocoa crus sourced from around the world, particularly from South America, Africa, and the Indian ocean Indian. And this results in the most delicious creations.

François Pralus
9, rue des Petits-Carreaux — 2nd
35, rue Rambuteau — 4th
44, rue Cler — 7th
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The most Lyonnais: Maison Bernachon

Once again, the Lyonnais have done exceptionally well. The best chocolatier in Rhône-Alpes opened its first Parisian shop in 2019. A true bean enthusiast, Maurice Bernachon started a genuine chocolate dynasty back in 1953, first carried on by his son Jean-Jacques, and now by his grandchildren Philippe, Candice, and Stéphanie. Just like Pralus, he is one of the first French artisans to have crafted chocolate directly from the beans. A delight!

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Bernachon
127, rue de Sèvres — 6th
Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM
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The most indulgent: Chapon

If you know Chapon chocolates, you understand just how addictive they are...ctifs. The shop delights us with its chocolate treats across its 7 Parisian locations, where we love to indulge in a sweet break or do our shopping for Easter and Christmas. What's its big highlight? Its mousse bar available in every store, perfect for satisfying our sudden and compulsive cravings for cocoa. The chocolate bars are all wrapped in gorgeous and somewhat whimsical packaging, in short, we are fans.

Chapon
56, rue Tiquetonne — 2nd
34, rue Saint-Sulpice — 6th
69, rue du Bac — 7th
52, avenue Mozart — 16th
53, rue des Batignolles — 17th
11, rue Poncelet — 17th
97, rue de Belleville — 19th
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The most famous: the Alain Ducasse factory

We already know Alain Ducasse for his culinary achievements. For over 30 years, the Monegasque chef has worked in many Parisian establishments, always with the desire to create his own chocolate for his restaurants. The result: exceptional products with bold and distinct flavors, made from scratch following traditional methods.

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The most traditional: Maison Bonnat

If it's your first time tasting Bonnat chocolate, get ready to be surprised… Flavors, sensations, and indulgence await you. Thanks to his expertise passed down from a long family tradition of master chocolatiers, Stéphane Bonnat is a dedicated artisan committed to finding the best beans. He’s a bit like our French Willy Wonka.

Maison Bonnat
189, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré – 8th
From Tuesday to Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM
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The Oldest: À La Mère de Famille

This is undoubtedly the oldest chocolate shop in Paris, founded in 1761. Behind its old-fashioned storefront, the shop is packed with chocolates and sweets that will amaze you. Traditional pralines, chocolate-covered candied orange peels, munchies, crispy truffles with almonds and hazelnuts… Traditional creations that are deliciously nostalgic, not to be missed.

To the Family Mother
82, rue Montorgueil – 2nd
16, rue Rambuteau – 4th
70, rue Bonaparte – 6th
35, rue Cler – 7th
35, rue du Faubourg-Montmartre – 9th
18, rue Daguerre – 14th
118, avenue Victor-Hugo – 16th
58, rue de Lévis – 17th
107, rue Jouffroy d'Abbans – 17th
23, rue Lepic – 18th
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