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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.

Museums & Demonstrations	Chocolate Events
Tours	Cyber-Chocolate
Chocolatiers in Belgium

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 at 3 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.

P&J Chocolate (Adinkerke)

Minimuseum. History and demonstrations.

Burie Handmade Chocolates (Antwerp)

Established in 1962, this chocolatier offers demonstration to groups of visitors including a chocolate tasting.

Goossens Chocolatier

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

Choco-Story (Bruges)

The history of chocolate won't be a mystery after your visit - from the spicy Maya drink to the sweet chocolate milk of today - with demonstrations and tastings too!

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.

Roose's Chocolate World (Bruges)

Group visits, only on request.

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.

Quasimodo Tours - (Bruges)

Triple Treat guided bus tours.

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.

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	Brussels
Leonidas	Chocolat Manon
Neuhaus	Debailleul
Marcolini	La Maison du Chocolat Artisanal
Godiva	Mary Chocolatier
Galler	Wittamer
Flanders	Wallonia
Chocolatier Pralinette - Bruges	Defroidmont Artisan - Erezee
G. Bastin - Antwerp	Charlemagne - Herstal
P J Chocolate - Adinkerke	Les Jardins du Chocolat - Tournai
Sukerbuyc - Bruges
Daskalides - Ghent
De Groote - Ieper
Hans Burie - Antwerp

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

Chocolate Links :

Belgianchocolate Chocolatesource.com

Daskalides Echocolates

NirvanaChocolates.com VirtualChocolate.com

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