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Belgium for Chocolate Lovers

belgian chocolate

Belgian chocolate has been the food of champions, a lure for lovers, the indulgence of the rich and later, the favorite of the masses.

Belgium produces 172,000 tons of chocolate per year with more than 2,000 chocolate shops throughout the country.

Pralines in Belgium are sublime chocolate confections. A beautifully sculpted chocolate shell conceals a center of filling which explodes with a surprising texture and flavor in your mouth. Many chocolatiers still make their pralines by hand. Every town and even small villages have chocolate stores with luxurious pralines.

Chocolate Museums & Demonstrations

Musee du Cacao et du Chocolat (Brussels)

Get to know the different production phases of chocolate making.

Planete Chocolat ( Brussels)

Learn all the secrets of the master chocolate makers. Demonstrations every Saturday and Sunday at 4 PM.

Le Chocolatier Manon (Brussels)

Guided tours for groups only (1h30). Reservations in advance are required.

Chocolaterie Duval (Brussels)

Reservations for groups only. The history of chocolate with demonstration and tasting.

La Maison du Chocolat (Brussels)

Guided tours available.

Chocolaterie Jamart (Brussels)

Reservations for groups only. A two-hour guided tour with demonstration and a present.

Goossens Chocolatier

Chocolate demonstrations are available upon request from May to September at this fine chocolatier established since 1955.

De Proeverie Tea Room

This tea room offers the unique experience of enjoying hot chocolate served in a similar way to the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Located across the street and owned by Sukerbuyc chocolatier.

Etienne Bouvier Anseremme (Dinant)

Reservations in advance are required.

Chocolate Museum Jacques (Eupen)
Information on how chocolate is made, through films and presentations.

Musee de la Patisserie (Harze - Aywaille)
In the unique setting of a castle, discover the history of bread, cookies and chocolate. Workshops during the summer months.

Chocolaterie Astoria Herstal (Liege Area)
Reservations in advance are required.

 

Tours

Intrend Tours - (US Based tour operator)

Organizes tours for chocoholics.

La Fonderie - (Brussels)

Guided chocolate walking/tasting tour.

Organization Services (Brussels)

The Belgian Folklore tour includes a visit to the chocolate museum.

Tournai Tourist Office (Tournai)

Guided visit of Tournai and the chocolate factory, Les Jardins du Chocolat.

The Ultimate Chocolate Workshop

An exclusive chocolate workshop combined with a visit to the Brussels Onstage exhibit underneath the Gallery Saint-Hubert. The interactive demonstration focuses on the origin and history of Belgian chocolate. Taste Belgian pralines from different chocolate makers! Brussels-on-Stage is an exhibit-performance that invites the visitor to discover our fair capital city. (Groups only: Min. 15 pax / Max. 30). Email or call +32 495.505.487 for more information.

Chocolaterie Duval (Brussels)

Proud of its experience and know-how in personalised chocolates, Chocolaterie Duval is delighted to offer you an opportunity to learn all about the art of chocolate making. Time-honoured production, natural products, 100% cocoa butter and respect for the great tradition of Belgian chocolate are the qualities that have made Chocolaterie DUVAL the specialist In personalised chocolate and packaging. All the steps in the manual production of chocolates are performed in front of your eyes: tempering, preparation and filling the casts, demoulding and packing. And of course, the crucial moment of tasting is not forgotten!

Planete Chocolat (Brussels)

Planete Chocolat develops ideas in order to offer the highest quality of chocolate. Their products are made with 100% cocoa butter and are OGM-free. A passionate team keeps creating new shapes and combining chocolate with new flavors. Planete Chocolat shares its knowledge around chocolate. Chocolate demonstrations are organized every Saturday and Sunday at 4PM for individuals. Chocolate demonstrations consist in an explanation of the History and the origins of chocolate as well as the fabrication of pralines and caraques with a humoristic touch and in a convivial atmosphere. While the participants attend the demonstration, they can see our chocolate makers working through the windows of our live workshop. The demonstration is followed with a degustation of homemade pralines and hot chocolate. Demonstrations, workshop and city guided tours for groups can also be organized under reservation. Our atelier is located at Rue du Lombard 24 in Brussels, just between the Grand’Place and the Manneken-Pis. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information.


Chocolate Events

The Chocolate Festival - Bruges

The 2nd annual Choco-late Festival in Bruges will take place April 6 - 10, 2007. Visitors to the festival will have the privilege of tasting, experiencing and appreciating chocolate in all its forms & facets. Craft chocolate makers and major international brands exhibit side by side and offer the very best in chocolate today.

Aroma Festival (Brussels)

(CANCELLED FOR 2006) An event if you like coffee, tea and of course chocolate. Discover a vast market of refined products in an warm and relaxing atmosphere.


Famous Chocolate Shops in Belgium  
For its 125 anniversary, Cote d'or opened its flagship store in Petit Sablon, soon to be called "chocolate square "
Throughout Belgium
Leonidas Neuhaus
Marcolini Godiva
Galler  
Brussels
La Maison du Chocolat Artisanal

Wittamer

Mary Chocolatier Chocolat Manon
Debailleul Planete Chocolat
Wallonia
Defroidmont Artisan - Erezee

Charlemagne - Herstal

Les Jardins du Chocolat - Tournai

 

Cyber-Chocolate
Order Belgian Chocolate Online!
Leonidas Neuhaus
Godiva Bruges Chocolates
Marcolini (Belgium & US) Mary Chocolatier (Belgium)
Coeur Touche Chocolates Soufflon Fill your own chocolate box!
Chocolaterie Sukerbuyc Planete Chocolat (Belgium)
Galler (US)  
Chocolate Links:
Belgianchocolate Chocolatesource.com
Daskalides Echocolates
NirvanaChocolates.com VirtualChocolate.com

 

 

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