Paris pretty much covers all areas of gastronomy. During your trip here, you’ll never want for gastronomic meals, classic French pastries, and of course, chocolate. Whether you prefer white, milk or dark chocolate, read on to get all the addresses for the best chocolate in Paris. And if you’re looking for hot chocolate in the city, you’ll find our expert recommendation in the bottom of the article!
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Best Chocolate in Paris #1: Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse
Chef Alain Ducasse creates original and seasonal chocolate creations, especially around Valentine’s Day and Easter! You can also buy a simple chocolate bar if you’re not looking to indulge in a chocolate creation. There are four different shop locations in Paris, so don’t miss out!
| INSIDR Tip: You can bring home a box of specialty chocolate bars worth 50€ from Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse when you shop at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann! Just click here to get your voucher. |
La Manufacture de Chocolat Alain Ducasse
40 Rue de la Roquette, 75011
More locations on their official website
Best Chocolate in Paris #2: Pralus
August Pralus, founder of Pralus, opened his first chocolate shop in 1948 and the company has since lived up to its familial obligation to the chocolate house. Today this spectacular chocolate shop has been taken over by August Pralus’ son, who provides the same high quality chocolate that his father did.
While their cocoa plantation is in Madagascar, all of their products are manufactured in France where they roast their own cocoa beans. Because of this process that they’ve perfected over many years, You can only expect spectacular-tasting chocolate. Also, for an innovative twist on how some of the best chocolate in Paris is used, don’t miss out on trying their breads with chocolate!
Pralus Paris Shops
9 Rue de Bachaumont, 75002
1 Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 75006
Official website
Best Chocolate in Paris #3: Patrick Roger
Looking for a beautiful chocolate center piece? Or perhaps something memorable for Easter? Then Patrick Roger is the chocolatier for you. This chocolate-maker’s claim to fame is making the most realistic-looking chocolate sculptures! They look so good that you might not want to eat them.
Their chocolates come wrapped in their signature turquoise box, making every bite luxurious and indulgent! In our opinion, their most beautiful shop is the one in Place de la Madeleine but they have 7 different shops all over Paris so you’re never too far away from a Patrick Roger.
Patrick Roger Paris flagship
3 Place de la Madeleine, 75008
More locations on their official website
Best Chocolate in Paris #4: Chocolaterie Cyril Lignac
For a more affordable chocolate fix, you can go to Chocolaterie Cyril Lignac in the 11th arrondissement. In case you haven’t heard of Cyril Lignac, he’s one of France’s most famous pastry chefs. A visit to his Chocolaterie means that you’re in not just for chocolates but for chocolate-flavored pastries and some hot chocolate, too! Their chocolate bars are less expensive than the more well known chocolate shops, making it both a delicious treat and bargain!
Chocolaterie Cyril Lignac
25 rue Chanzy, 75011
Official website
Best Chocolate in Paris #5: Pierre Marcolini
This chocolate brand needs no introduction. Since 1995 in Brussels, Pierre Marcolini chocolate has been one of the world’s leading producers of luxury chocolate. Their little black boxes are packed so delicately, and are meant for true chocolate lovers – a real shoe-in for the best chocolate in Paris. Perfect for bringing home to your loved ones!
Pierre Marcolini – Lafayette Maison & Gourmet
35 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009
More locations on their official website
Best Chocolate in Paris #6: La Maison du Chocolat
La Maison du Chocolat is one of the most successful chocolate brands that originated in Paris in 1977. Despite being decades old, nothing about their chocolates are old-fashioned. They have since expanded their products to chocolate macarons, chocolate eclairs, and chocolate tarts.
| INSIDR Tip: We highly recommend bringing a box home of their signature ‘Coffret Maison’ that is composed of milk and dark chocolate ganaches and pralinés. |
La Maison du Chocolat – Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001
More locations on their official website
Bonus Tip: Best Hot Chocolate in Paris
You may have already heard of Angelina’s hot chocolate. While it’s certainly popular among tourists, going to one of its tea rooms in Paris can be disappointing because of the ridiculously long lines.
Among Parisians, its an open secret that Un Dimanche à Paris serves the best hot chocolate in the city! Their hot chocolate is thick, smooth, and sumptuous. Best of all, you don’t need to wait too long in line to enjoy it!
Un Dimanche à Paris
4, 6, 8 Cour du Commerce Saint-André, 75006
Official website