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Paris Chocolate Tour (10 of the Best Chocolate Shops in Paris!)

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From a Mayan royal drink to a 20th-century luxury product, the cocoa bean has come a long way to find its second home in Europe!

Although Switzerland and Belgium are best known for their famous chocolate brands, there’s no denying that some of the world’s best chocolatiers are found in France. Bayonne is the capital of chocolate in France, but as one of the world’s great culinary capitals, Paris also has many magnificent chocolate shops worth exploring.

Learn about chocolate in Paris and France and taste the finest chocolate in town during this self-guided Paris chocolate tour in the Le Marais neighborhood .

Workshops and guided chocolate tours in Paris

• Buy your ticket to the Musée du Chocolat (Choco-Story Paris)
• 45-minute chocolate-making workshop at Choco-Story Paris
• Pure chocolate guided walking tour in Paris
• Saint-Germain-des-Près chocolate and pastry walking tour
• Private wine and chocolate wine experience

The Little History of Chocolate in Paris and France

Brought to Spain by Hernan Cortés in 1524, cocoa beans remained under the Habsbourg’s hands until the beginning of the XVIIth century.

In France, chocolate arrived in the luggage of Anne of Austria , daughter of Philip III of Spain, who left her homeland to marry King Louis XIII of France. Simply, Anne and her Court were not ready to renounce their favorite drink!

The taste for chocolate only spread in the Royal Court at the King’s death, at the beginning of Anne of Austria’s regency in 1643. Chocolate, as an imported material, remained a luxury product for a long time, a very rare commodity unknown in the provinces.

Under Louis XIV’s reign, the popularity of drinking chocolate spread to Versailles mainly thanks to his wife, Marie-Thérèse of Austria , also born in Spain. She was a total chocolate fan and used to drink 4 to 5 cups of chocolate daily!

King Louis XIV was not a chocolate amateur, which did not prevent him from ordering the cultivation of beans in the French Antilles. The first official French shipment of cocoa beans arrived in Brest in 1679.

Chocolate’s fame subsequently spread beyond the avant-garde streets of Paris to the rest of France, and it became the beverage of choice for the French upper classes.

In 1770, Marie-Antoinette arrived in Versailles with her chocolate maker, who later received the title of “Chocolatier de la Reine.” Queen Marie-Antoinette liked to drink hot chocolate with a bit of brioche right after waking up and before the toilette. The Queen’s chocolate maker invented new recipes that were softer and more digestible than what was available at the time, mixing chocolate with orange blossoms or sweet almonds. But what Marie-Antoinettte preferred above all was simplicity: chocolate with sugar and vanilla.

It was only in the XIXth century, with the appearance of large factories, that chocolate was democratized, and people began to consume it in the form of bars.

Self-Guided Chocolate Tour in Paris Le Marais

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Where to buy chocolate in Paris? This Paris chocolate walking tour is a gentle two-hour stroll through the Le Marais neighborhood, with its beautiful galleries, historical private mansions, and secluded gardens. Not only will you taste the best chocolates in Paris, but every shop you’ll visit is an attraction in itself!

The closest metro stops to the starting point are Oberkampf (lines 5 and 9) and Filles du Calvaire (line 8)

GOOD TO KNOW:

• In France, you need a minimum of 32% cocoa beans to be called chocolate
• With more than 90 gr per person per year, France is one of the biggest chocolate consumers in Europe
• Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) concentrates 60% of the chocolate’s worldwide production
• In Africa, more than 500,000 children work on chocolate. They touch 1 USD per day for their work.

1. Chocolaterie Jacques Genin

Jacques Genin is one of the best artisan chocolatiers in Paris. His chocolate shop in the heart of Le Marais offers a very warm decor with exposed beams, wood floors, and leather armchairs.

Enjoy some of the chocolates prepared by the supplier of the greatest Parisian palaces and restaurants: caramels, nougats, marrons glacés, and more. 

Address: 133 Rue de Turenne, Paris 3

2. La Maison du Chocolat

Founded in Paris by chocolate maker Robert Linxe in 1977, the Maison du Chocolat  shares with the world its love of confectionery and quest for perfection. Now headed by acclaimed Nicolas Cloiseau – Meilleur Ouvrier de France Chocolatier – his team of chocolatiers only uses the best ingredients to create their ganache, pralines, and other treats.

The Maison du Chocolat is well-known for its delicious éclairs: beautiful, delicious, and not expensive.

Address: 14 Rue de Bretagne, Paris 3 (but they have other shops in Paris)

3. Jean-Paul Hévin

Jean-Paul Hévin is one of the best French chocolate makers. He has a long list of awards, including the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in pastries and confectionery.

His Chocolate Bar(re) shop in Le Marais is like walking into a fine jewelry shop, a place dedicated to the cacao Grand Cru. Discover chocolate in tabs, macarons, and pastries of all kinds!

Address: 41 Rue de Bretagne, Paris 3 (but he has other shops in Paris)

4. Chez Mary

Chez Mary , by Mary Quarta, is best known as an ice cream shop. The ice cream is all homemade, prepared directly in the back shop, and only with the best products. And Mary knows how to do it! In 2008, she even won the “cono d’oro,” first prize in an Italian ice cream competition, beating all the big names in the profession.

Apart from her delicious ice cream, which I recommend, Mary has a special place in this list of the best chocolate shops in Paris for her delicious hot chocolate. After the order, it takes her around 10 minutes to come back with your glass of hot chocolate, which can only be a synonym for good quality! She prepares it in the back shop in a simple and artisanal way.

Address: Mary Gelato – Pastrelli – 60 Rue du Temple, Paris 3

5. A La Mère de Famille

This is the oldest chocolate shop in Paris, opening at 35 Rue Faubourg Montmartre in 1761! Since then, A La Mère de Famille has opened other shops in Paris, and its products are also available online.

Among the house specialties, don’t miss the famous praline rocks, the Folies de l’Écureuil, the chocolate to spread, and the Florentins.

Address: 23 Rue Rambuteau, Paris 4 (but they have other shops in Paris)

6. Chocolats François Pralus

The Maison Pralus was founded in Roanne, where Auguste Pralus opened a patisserie in 1948. Actually, he was the inventor of the brioche au pink praline so typical today in Roanne and Lyon!

When he retired, his son François took over the family business, created the chocolate factory, and established a network of stores to sell his range of chocolates and the famous brioche au praline.

François Pralus is one of the few chocolate makers who grows and roasts his own beans to make chocolate from the grown-ups. He also works with the best cocoa beans in the world, so all you have to do is choose a destination for a journey full of flavors.

When you visit François Pralus’ shop, don’t miss his flagship products: the Praluline ©, the Tropical Pyramid, and the Barre Infernale. No spoilers here; you need to try them!

Address: 35 Rue Rambuteau, Paris 4

7. Jadis et Gourmande

Jadis et Gourmande is one of the local’s favorite chocolate shops in Paris, offering delicious and beautiful designs at reasonable prices. The products created by its team of chocolatiers are distinguished by their originality and particularity. Jadis et Gourmande also specializes in custom-made chocolate designs that you can order for special occasions.

In their pretty shops with red façades, there’s also a fountain of hot chocolate, ideal for a quick stop when it is too cold. Yum!

Address: 39 Rue des Archives, Paris 4

8. Patrick Roger

Patrick Roger is a rockstar in the chocolate world who needs no introduction. His striking, atmospheric chocolate shops in Paris offer a glimpse into the imagination of their creator. 

Each Patrick Roger boutique has its own theme and given that this particular address is in the “gay area” of Le Marais, you may spot a few details worked into the design.

Indulge in a box of delicious chocolates made with cocoa beans meticulously sourced by Patrick Roger himself. And because wine is never far from chocolate, Patrick Roger also owns a small vineyard in the Corbières region that you can buy in the same shop to create perfect wine and chocolate pairings.

Address: 43 Rue des Archives, Paris 4

9. Pierre Hermé

Pierre Hermé ’s chocolate shop in Le Marais is like a little gem where you are invited to indulge yourself. Pierre Hermé is curious about everything, and everything inspires him. But Japan has a special place in his heart, so it’s not unusual to find unexpected mixes, shapes, or flavors that are an ode to the Japanese culture.

Welcome to a gourmet journey where macaron boxes, cakes, and chocolates are at the heart of your desires.

Address: 18 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, Paris 3 (but he has other shops in Paris)

10. Maison Georges Larnicol

Born and raised in Brittany, Georges Larnicol (Meilleur Ouvrier de France – Pâtissier in 1993) is best known for its chocolate sculptures and some of its flagship products like the Kouignette (c) and the Boule à Jojo (c)

Its beautiful chocolate shop in Le Marais is worth a deep exploration. It offers a wonderful selection of chocolates, macarons, fudges, candies, and cakes. Of course, the cakes and sweets from Brittany also have a special place at Georges Larnicol!

Address: 14 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 4

And there you have it, a self-guided chocolate tour in Paris to explore some of the best chocolate shops in Paris. Along this walking tour, you will also pass by Pierre Marcolini – Bruxelles (5 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie) and Elisabeth Chocolatier Belge (22 Rue Vieille du Temple) in case you also want to try Belgian chocolate.

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On our Secret Food Tour: Paris Chocolate & Pastry, you'll enjoy a variety of classic French desserts and sweets. Taste an explosion of treats from artisanal chocolates, crepes and delicious macarons to award winning pastries, and the creamiest ice-creams

We have two areas to choose from, both are equally delicious with mouth-watering chocolates and pastries. You and choose Montmartre or Saint Germain :

• We start with a lovely fluffy meringue tasting
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Montmartre is the epicenter for pastry and chocolates in all of Paris. At first glance, it seems like this area is all about the sweet side of culinary experiences, but when you get to see this area through your guides local eyes you will find cafés, brasseries, art galleries and small museums. Let us help you navigate the many options available in this area and highlight where locals go for their sweet selections.

St Germain district is renowned for being the artists and literates district of Paris but the reason this elite gathered in the heart of the City is because of the legion of Tea Salons and Sweets shops that welcomed them. The contrast between the industrial revolution Haussmanian buildings hiding the narrow streets of medieval Paris is another of the reasons why Hemingway, Victor Hugo or Emil Zola enjoyed the area, all gathered in St Germain to get inspiration for their novels and their characters, through the explanations of your local guide you will taste the sweets of those illustrious men. Let us help you navigate the many options available in this area and highlight where locals go for their sweet selections.

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On our Secret Food Tour: Montmartre, you will discover the true spirit of this breathtaking area. When Parisians buy food, they go from high-end boutiques to shop, gathering the best ingredients for their meals. We do the same, giving you samples of food along the way.

On our Secret Food Tour: Le Marais Paris, you'll enjoy a variety of classic French foods starting with a viennoiserie/croissants, and collecting breads, trying tasty macarons and chocolates, freshly made falafels, our mystery dish, the best French cheeses , plus some tasty desserts as well.

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Our Secret Tours will take you on a culinary adventure through fascinating French history and delicious cuisine, where some recipes have been handed down for generations, and others have only recently been perfected

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You can always tell our guide of any food allergies or special dietary requirements. We will adapt the menu so you can fully enjoy the tour! If you have any doubts or concerns, feel free to email us at [email protected] before booking. We have had many vegetarians doing the tour with us and they all enjoyed it thoroughly. Please take note that this tour is NOT adapted for Vegans.

Children are more than welcome to our tour. We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone has enjoyed the tour. However, please be informed that any accompanying underage children must be carried, as the area is not suitable for strollers. You will have to carry and keep your baby on your lap as well when seated to enjoy our picnic at the end of the tour.

This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like!

We give enough food to all our customers. Trust us: you will not need to go to the restaurant after the food tour!

Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something for you.

The tour is pregnancy friendly just mention it to your guide.

Unfortunately due to the nature of Paris streets scooters and wheelchairs can not be accomodated on this tour, may we suggest you to join Le Marais instead?

To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1 hour walking but it is not too difficult. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.

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For chocolates, macarons and crêpe (ice in summer) you will be given the opportunity to pick your own flavour (subject to availability).

We work with small shops and local artisan hand picked for the quality of their products and services.

Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Paris. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we go through with the tour with 4 people minimum! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions .

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Visit of the museum + chocolate tastings.

With this ticket, you will discover all the history of chocolate, meet our chocolatiers and taste more thant 10 different chocolates.

This ticket includes – the museum  exhibition –  tastings, all you can eat – the  live demonstration  with our chocolatier – the  kid’s game booklet for children (up to 12 years old)

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With this ticket, you will enjoy the same experiences as the classic ticket.

With this ticket, you will also have access to  a chocolate workshop  at the booked schedule : – 45 minutes with the chocolatier – using the dipping technique – make our own decorated chocolate bars – you get back home with all the chocolates you made (250 to 300g)

Ages 7 and up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult (who must also purchase a ticket for the workshop).

Do you want to make a gift to your friends or a member of your family ?

The gift card has no time limit and for any option, but only on Choco-Story PARIS ticket store.

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March & april visite + easter workshop.

With this ticket, you will also have access to  an EASTER workshop  at the booked schedule.

Make your chocolates with all types of chocolate (dark, milk, white), and place them in your Easter Egg. Then it’s time to get home to taste them awaiting Christmas evening !

In October Visit + HALLOWEEN Workshop

With this ticket, you will also have access to  a HALLOWEEN workshop  at the booked schedule :

Make your tricky treats for halloween with delicious chili, garlic and other delicious surprises for your friends…

You will also make your perfect little spider with chocolate and maybe have a bite !

In November Visit + ADVENT CALENDAR WORKSHOP

With this ticket, you will also have access to  an ADVENT CALENDAR workshop  at the booked schedule :

Make your chocolates with typical Christmas shapes with all types of chocolate (dark, milk, white), and place them in your advent calendar. Then it’s time to get home to taste them awaiting Christmas evening !

In December Visit + CHRISTMAS Workshop

With this ticket, you will also have access to  a CHRISTMAS workshop  at the booked schedule :

Mould your SANTA CLAUS with different types of chocolate (dark, milk, white), and make your special Christams tree. Finally, create your christmas chocolate lolipops to cheer your friends !

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Sweet & Chocolate Tour in Paris for Families

Why you shouldn't miss it .

• A pastry and chocolate tour to delight the whole family, from the youngest to the eldest!
• At least 7 tastings to discover the best of French sweets: macarons, chocolate, crèpes, toffees...
• A thrilling walking tour full of riddles and anecdotes in the lovely Saint-Germain-des-Près neighborhood
• At the end of the tour, you will choose between an ice cream or a hot chocolate!

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This  playful Paris chocolate tour  is a unique combination of  history and French sweet tastings  in the elegant district of Saint-Germain-des-Près. During this  two-hour stroll , your “Mary Poppins” guide will share  thrilling anecdotes  while your kids will need to find answers to (easy) riddles about the places you will be visiting for your yummy tastings.

Your starting point is by the  Saint Germain Church  where your kid-friendly guide will offer you a first tasting: a  chouquette . This French specialty, a baked and fluffy pastry, consists of small-sized dough sprinkled with pearl sugar…. simple but delicious!

You will then visit  a 200-year-old chocolate factory  that specializes  in high-quality   chocolates . Taste what Napoleon and Queen Marie-Antoinette savored, as they were loyal clients for this brand formed in 1779!

Let’s now visit the  paradise of   macarons.  This cookie made of almonds was born in Italy and traveled to France with the chef of Catherine de Medicis. Since then, this pastry has become one of the most famous French pastries in the world. You can find it in many flavors, but it always keeps its round form.

A Paris Chocolate Tour yummy and fun at the same time while visiting Saint-Germain des Prés

It’s toffee time! But not just any toffee. Get ready to  taste the award-winning best caramel in France . From there, head to Brittany and its mouth-watering specialty! Can you guess? It is of course a crepe, but not a basic crepe; it is a 100% organic crepe made in front of you! Even the chocolate and jams are homemade.

Your next boutique is one that dates back to 1830 and has kept its delicate recipe of “ calissons ”: a crushed mixture of candied melons and almonds from Provence placed on a sheet of unleavened bread and covered with a thin layer of royal frosting.

Time now to travel to Brittany and taste the “ kouign amann,” which means “butter cake” in Breton. The recipe becomes evident at your first bite. For Bretons, this dessert can come head-to-head with crêpes.

How about finishing this yummy tour a refreshing stop to savor the most famous of all the Parisian ice cream makers: Berthillon. While any ice cream is of course delicious, these famous scoops are so creamy and scrumptious, they are sure to delight your taste buds!

If the weather is too cold for ice cream, how about hot chocolate ? We know the best place to drink it in Paris!

And if you look more Paris chocolate tour, we also have a chocolate workshop, have a look at our Chocolate Workshop for kids !

Please note that our stops may vary depending on the days and hours of operation of the shops, but the number and variety of tastings are always respected to ensure the best possible experience.

Is this Paris Chocolate Tour fit for young kids?

This tour is for kids of all ages! Even though it offers the highest standards of sweet tastings, your children will absolutely love this tour!

I have nut or gluten allergies, may I join this yummy tour?

We will do our best to choose testing that are nut free and gluten free. However, be aware that there could be traces of nuts as all products are processed in the same workshop.

It’s my kid’s birthday. Can we organize something special for him/her?

Absolutely! We would be delighted to prepare a special surprise for him/her and will make sure to give them a memorable experience.

Can we still do this Paris Chocolate Tour if we have more than 6 people?

Just advise our superhero squad in your  request form about the number of people in your party, as well as their category (adult or child).

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What if we have more than 6 people?? Or we want to customize our trip?? Oh no! Just kidding, no problem is too big for us!  Leave us a message on our contact page , and a member of our superhero team will work some magic to make your dreams come true!

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• Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund.  Exceptions are : for tours with tickets we charge a 20% cancellation fee; for the Eiffel Tower and Versailles tours (see below for specific cancellation charges).
• Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
• Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

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• Cancellations made 5 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a 60% refund.
• Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

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• Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will be charged a 250€ cancellation fee.

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• Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
• Bookings cancelled within 10 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.

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• Cancellations made between 10 days and 5 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
• Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 
• Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund.  Exceptions are : for the tours with tickets we charge a 25% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
• Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 
• Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.  
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Welcome to Switzerland’s largest chocolate museum

Experience the interactive world of chocolate for young and old. Visit our Lindt Home of Chocolate, where the biggest Lindt Chocolate Shop (500 m 2 ) and the spectacular Lindt chocolate fountain are waiting for you, as well as an interactive chocolate tour all about the Swiss cultural heritage of chocolate. Dive into the world of chocolate and experience something really special. Whether you come alone, with your family and friends, or with colleagues, we look forward to your visit.

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Discover the magical Lindt Home of Chocolate

Chocolate has been produced at the Kilchberg factory since 1899. And now an interactive chocolate world was built next to these historic buildings . In this video, you can get a sweet little taster and see how our spectacular chocolate fountain was created, as if by magic...

An interactive journey of discovery

In our museum, you can journey back to the origins of chocolate and experience how cocoa conquered Europe. Meet the Swiss chocolate pioneers who made our lives sweeter with their inventions. Follow the chocolate manufacturing process in our modern test facilities. And find out just how irresistible Swiss chocolate is for yourselves.

Make chocolate yourself

Create the finest chocolate together with a real LINDT Master Chocolatier and learn all about our favorite treat. Be inspired by our wide range of courses for groups and individuals.

The biggest chocolate shop in the world

In our Lindt Chocolate Shop, spread over more than 500 m 2 , you will find the best chocolates, pralines and a whole range of other delicious treats. Design your own personal praline packaging and have a LINDT Master Chocolatier create a chocolate bar exactly to your wishes.

A highlight for chocolate lovers

Our chocolate fountain is over nine meters tall, with 1,500 kg of chocolate flowing through it. Experience this highlight with your own eyes.

Let us spoil you

It’s not only your sweetest dreams that come true at the Lindt Home of Chocolate. We also offer some delicious savory meals and snacks in the café, and really put the emphasis on quality. We look forward to spoiling you.

Space for your event

Planning a birthday, company event, a drinks reception or another special occasion? You’ll find the perfect location here. For example, our CHOCOLATERIA or the lounge with space for up to 60 people, and the auditorium, which can accommodate up to 100 people.

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Switzerland’s ultimate chocolate attraction

The Lindt Home of Chocolate is a state-of-the-art experience for chocolate lovers. The building, designed by celebrated architects Christ & Gantenbein, houses an interactive chocolate world that will delight young and old alike. With a more than nine meter high chocolate fountain, a multimedia museum, a café, chocolate courses and the biggest Lindt chocolate shop in the world, the Lindt Home of Chocolate is an exciting chocolate experience for the whole family.

Whether you’re visiting alone, with friends and family or as part of a school trip or company event, here you can experience chocolate with all of your senses in a new and entertaining way. And your sense of taste will certainly be enjoying the lion’s share of that! At the Lindt Home of Chocolate you can sample delicacies, create your own chocolate or have your chocolates individually designed by our very own Lindt Master Chocolatiers.

Join us on an exciting tour through the world of chocolate! Journey back to the origins of chocolate and experience how cocoa conquered Europe. Meet the Swiss chocolate pioneers who changed – or at least “sweetened” – our lives with their inventions. Marvel at all the work it takes to transform cocoa beans into melt-in-your-mouth chocolate. Follow the chocolate manufacturing process in our modern test facilities. And find out just how irresistible Swiss chocolate is for yourselves.

During your visit, make sure to pop into the Café, where we’ll make more than just your sweet dreams come true. We also offer some delicious savory meals and snacks, and really put the emphasis on quality. We look forward to spoiling you. How about some of our popular waffles, freshly baked and made extra special with our finest chocolate?

You can reach the Lindt Home of Chocolate from most parts of Zürich in just 20 minutes, with transport links by boat, bus, train and car. On this page you can find out all about offers, prices, journey, news and much more. We look forward to your visit.

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