For Chocoholics Only

If it were a word (or if it is) it should end with a 'y' .

I came across a pretty nice article about the different Paris chocolatiers (salons de thé also).
However, I am definitely missing one of my favourites: Michel Chaudun on Rue de l'Université.

I especially like the pretty and tasty looking photos.


And then, it mentions that chocolatier/patisserie at 35, Rue Vaugirard Sadaharu Aoki with a Japanese touch. I had a look at its window and it looks rather inviting.
Other location: 56, Blvd. de Port-Royal, 5th arr.

http://newworldchocolatesociety.com/index....s/parisindepth/

BTW, Le Bon Marché is offering a chocothérapie till March 26.
Not really clear, WHAT this is. If I were in Paris then, I'd certainly would want to know about it.
Their promotion spot: Winter is ending, you lack vitality and the capacity to be filled with wonder ?

And what's more important than chocolate in this crew ... except maybe?
FYI - I drank a chocolat chaud in the "home" store of Galeries Lafayette. It was good and very chocolatie (is that a word)? but I wouldn't make a special trip.

Why am I shocked when a hot chocolate costs 5 Euros in a coffee stand?

It's Paris!

The thread remains on top of the forum (here 'Boulangeries and Pâtisseries'), even if no posts are added for some time.
It's listed under 'Important Topics' whereas the other threads figure under 'Other Topics' and can change position depending on whether or not new posts are added.

You'll get the idea by clicking here:
http://bonjourparis.ipbhost.com/index.php?showforum=43

What does it mean when it says this thread is pinned?
not sewed up as I'm posting?

My husband is still lusting after the hot chocolate at Paul's in the 6th.

(Better that than lusting after....!).

If only that were true.

Quality is definetly my aim.

Don't forget to stick to quality rather than to quantity and you won't have a problem.



Ursula: You haven't had the pleasure of meeting St. Germain. He was born with a very high metabolism. I suspect he works out in a gym between 2 and 4 in the morning -- but doesn't let people see him!

st.germain,
Just one advice:
Don't forget to stick to quality rather than to quantity and you won't have a problem.
But you will know that, bien sur.

I run from one patisserie to another.

St. Germain: Your voracious tenancy amazes me. Not to mention, your ability not to gain weight!

Already printed out the article and packed for Paris in two weeks. It is a good thing some overlap with the 14 chocolats chauds.listings in Figaroscope.

Couldn't wait to read the article!!!

Here's the URL!

Choice Tables: In Paris, Boutiques and Cafes Where Chocolatiers Raise the Bar

December 12, 2004
By JONATHAN HAYES


The Paris phone book has several pages of listings for
chocolatiers, but this guide represents a selection of
those most worthy of your time.

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/12/travel/1...659d83ca71418f4

Yummyyyy!

Check the article in today's NYT about some famous Paris chocolatiers.

http://travel2.nytimes.com/2004/12/12/trav...FFrance%2FParis

You might have been to some already, st.germain, non? I'd skip those and try the others to start with. I still have L'Heure Gourmande on my list.... and then Lenôtre, bien sur. If the hot chocolate is a good as his patisseries (Volute!!), oh dear...

In three weeks I will be back in Paris. Let's see with 14 listings on figaroscope I may be able to hit every place at least once.

Ursula:

Z-Chocs are ALL and only French chocolates. I had the pleasure of going to Aix to do a tasting. I was not happy to get on the scale the next day ... or the week after. However, I had a duty.


http://www.zchocolat.com/default.asp?zid=bparis

Hm... No idea, my dear Al. And yes, I do miss his contributions, too.

And I just had the very last bite of Chaudun's chocolate last night.
Stupid me got only two tablets. It's heaven on earth.

Et ou est M. Laidback recently??? I certainly miss his contributions.

Hm... Karen,
I don't seem to read where this chocolate is being manufactured!

If you can't come to Paris for your chocolate tastings and purchases, please take a look at

http://www.zchocolat.com/default.asp?zid=bparis


Z-Choc's candies are the best anywhere. The service is perfect and take a look at the packaging!

I promise you won't be disappointed!

They're worth every dollar(s).

This week's special folder in Figaroscope is devoted to the chocolats chauds.

Here's the URL:
http://www.figaroscope.fr/restaurants/dossier_109.html

And a special scoop (haché menu) focussing on the wellknown Angelina, salon de thé.
http://www.figaroscope.fr/restaurants/hache_menu_109.html

So much to do and so little time. Any other special chocolate stops this time?

Well, here comes an update!

I must add Michel Chaudun recommended by Laidback (and maybe others too) already.

Wow, what a great little shop, what absolutely delicious chocolates, especially the pavés (cobblestones). Monsieur Chaudun himself was in the shop while we were there. We were absolutely charmed by his chocolate Hermès kelly bag in the window. It was created some 380 times for a special Hermès event. Too cute!

A not to miss place. 149, Rue de l'Université, 7th arr. If I recall that correctly, closed Sun/Mon.

I also visited for the first time Jean-Paul Hévin's first shop located at 16, Avenue de la Motte-Picquet, 7th arr. http://www.hevinbis.com
Only there, they sell those very paperthin feuilles de chocolat. One word of caution though, no way to pack them into a suitcase.
To be eaten in Paris.
Other locations: http://www.jphevin.com

Not anymore--I've taken care of it all, the townsfolk can sleep safely

Teresa, there are a few Maison du Chocolat stores, as Ursula said. The one on blvd de la Madeleine is quite handy if you're around Printemps, etc. I love that stroll along there--Maison du Chocolat then left past Fauchon, another left past more Fauchon, pop into Marquise de Sevigne to see what they have on offer, then across the street to Hediard.

Cheers,
Gabrielle