Chocolate Shops in Paris
 

I'm a chocoholic and would appreciate any suggestions on where to get some yummy chocolate in Paris. Thanks so much.

Grocery stores carry some of the same brands as the more upscale epiceries, at a fraction of the price. I like Poulain bars-- try the "76% noir."

We like Debauve & Gallais, 21 rue des Saints-Peres (6th Arr), tel 45 48 54 67.

Woody

We loved Maison du Chocolat.

Don't miss Angelina's on Rue de Rivoli. The hot chocolate (Africaine) is a chocolate lover's nirvana.

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I'm pretty sure, based on extensive research, that there is no BAD chocolate in Paris.

Michel Chaudun at 149 rue de l'Universite. Fascinating (and delicious) creations. The shop is like a little chocolate museum.

My vote goes to Mulot on rue de Seine in the 6th.......

Try Puyricard, on rue du Cherche-Midi in the 6th or avenue Rapp in the 7th. These are artisanal chocolates from the south of France, and they are excellent.

Jean Paul Hevin

My vote goes to La Maison du Chocolat's branch in the 16th, right off the Place Victor Hugo (and by the VH metro stop). A very elegant shop with excellent service in one of my favorite neighborhoods in Paris. Great cafes, restaurants and shops along the Ave. Victor Hugo as well.

Do I have the chocolate freast for you!
At La Maison du Chocolat at 52, rue Pierre Charron they serve a hot chocolate laced with rum that will be in my memory forever. You can choose from 4 chocolates, and I insist you go for the darkest chocolate. You will get a cup of it, plus a small pitcher with a second one. I don't even like hot chocolate usually because I don't like milk, but I LOVED my 2 cups and considered drinking some of my husband's little pitcher! It will cost 6.30 euros and you will not regret it.

I like "L'Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne" on rue de Rennes, although it probably is not quite as gourmet as some of the above recommendations (but then, neither am I..)

What about the "Jeff de Bruges" stores..?

Jeff de Bruges is excellent, as is Léonidas, but they are Belgian chocolate.

Fauchon! Divine. I go to the one near La Madeleine. I checked their website and here are the Paris locations:

NOS PRINCIPAUX CORNERS FAUCHON

GRANDE ÉPICERIE DE PARIS
38 RUE DE SEVRES
75007 PARIS
PRINTEMPS NATION
4ème étage
21-25 cours de Vincennes
75 020 Paris
PRINTEMPS TAKASHIMAYA
RDC PRINTEMPS DE LA MODE
64 BLD HAUSSMANN
75009 PARIS
GALERIES LAFAYETTES
RDC ESPACE INTERNATIONAL
40 BD HAUSSMANN
75009 PARIS
GALERIES GOURMANDES
PALAIS DES CONGRES
2 PL PORTE MAILLOT
75017 PARIS

Denise Acabo / A L'Etoile D'or
50 rue Fontaine, 9th Arr (very near the Moulin Rouge.) She's written up in Patricia Wells' Paris book.

Try the "tarte au chocolat" from Maison du Chocolat-we got one and ate it in the Jardins du Luxembourg-What an experience! Enjoy

Another vote for maison du chocolat. My favourite are the ones with marron mousse, and the box with prune and apricot(?) fillings.

My other favourite places are Pierre Herme on rue Bonaparte in the 6th and Jean-Paul Hevin on rue st-Honore (actually liked their cakes better).

Pierre Marcolini - every time

Denise Acabo's shop is at 30 rue Fontaine, not 50, it's well worth a visit, I won't forget the gianduia ball I bought from her, that was my lunch that day.
I also love Cluizel chocolate tablets which I always get for friends and family at le Bon Marché's food hall. Intense and wonderful.
http://www.cluizel.com/

Thanks so much for all the wonderful suggestions. I will be sure to hit the gym extra hard so I can indulge while I'm visiting!

Maison du Chocolat is definitely a big favorite of mine...fauchon has some really wonderful stuff as well! Have fun

Didn't read responses, but I got GREAT chocolate at Cocoa et Chocolat in Ile Ste. Louis.

I may have botched a lot of spelling in that last sentence..

My favorites are all mentioned above; Jean Paul Hevin (the truffles are to die for!), Cacao et Chocolat (on Isle St. Louis) and la Maison du Chocolat. I'm getting cravings just thinking about it!

Tracy

Jean-Charles Rochoux in the 6th.

La Reine Astrid on rue Washington in the 8th.

Loved Jadis et Gourmande, 39 R Archives. Every time.

There are 2 shops on "Rue Clar" a couple of blocks from the Eiffel Tower

We went to a really neat mom and pop chocolate shop called La Mere de Famille. We were on a private tour of the city with Michael Osman and he went to this place often. The people were very kind and even let us taste some samples before buying some boxes.
www.lameredefamille.com

Another Debauve & Gallais fan here. There's also a store in the 2eme at 33 rue Vivienne.

Another vote for Pierre Herme on rue Bonaparte off St Germain

Another vote for La Mere de Famille. I absolutely loved their milk chocolate passion fruit ganache. I was only disappointed that I hadn't bought more, but that may have been a good thing since I couldn't stop eating them.

There are too many fabulous chocolate shops in Paris to list them all, but you can find ideas for places you'd to visit on http://www.chocoparis.com
The site has maps, hours, Métro stations, etc.

Two recommendations for any chocoholic visiting Paris: A la Mère de Famille, at 35, rue du Faubourg Montmartre; and Michel Cluizel, at 201, rue Saint-Honoré.

I saw a chocolate shop on the Champs Élysées last year. It's on the right side as you walk from the Arc. Bring your gold.

spaarne, would this be Maiffret, by any chance? Did you visit the store?

Does anyone know if Maiffret is still open on the Champs Elysées (no 102)? The location is no longer listed on the company's web site, which is surprising, given the store's history.
It does appear on Google Street view, however.

Lutetia,

I walked in and looked around in December. It was over my budget, as is everything on the Champs Élysées. I do not recall the name of the store.

Thank you, spaarne... Maiffret certainly is expensive. I'm guessing they may have closed the store on the Champs sometime in the past year.
http://www.maiffret.com/