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My favorite chocolate! Unfortunately I don't live in Paris so I only get to experience and enjoy…read morethe goodness of Foucher on occasion. Whenever I go to Paris, I pick up several boxes for myself, and some for friends. The boxes are so pretty and whimsical, I've been known to save them and use to hold small notecards or whatever. My favorite are the dark chocolates, but I also enjoy their milk chocolate because it is not too sweet. Each piece is small, and I find that having one or two in the evening is enough to satisfy my craving. A box lasts several weeks as I savor them slowly. Whenever friends travel to Paris, I ask them to bring me a box! And I return the favor.

Family owner Artisanal French chocolatier! Truly the essence of French chocolates, and they gave…read moreus a few complimentary ones

1.5 km•Opéra, Place Vendôme, 2ème

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Pierre Hermé

4.5(108 reviews)

If you ever come to Paris you need to check out Pierre Hermé. They have plenty of stores all around…read moreso you are bound to bump into one sooner or later. If you are a dessert type of person and love to eat some macarons why not give this place a shot? They have a wide range of flavors that I feel are unique and different. But I always stick with the same ones that I do enjoy which is anything with pistachio! Yum and delicious just a fair warning you have to eat these the day of or they will be old and hard! They are made daily and it is fresh so I would just suggest eating it when you buy it!

Top notch service, beautiful and delicate treats...which means it's pricey. I'm pretty sure you…read morehave to buy a minimum of 4 (but you get a tin) and there are tons of options. Opted for 2 of the signatures and 2 others...one being the chocolate and earl grey- good texture and chew, flavorful...a touch too many tea leaves though. Overall, the service was so good, definitely worth a drop in.

1.5 km•Concorde/Madeleine, 9ème

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La Maison du Chocolat

4.2(41 reviews)

Staff is attentive, patient and helpful. I particularly enjoy selecting the assortments of…read moredifferent flavors of dark chocolates while getting some truffles for family.

If you worship at the church of chocolate, this is your cathedral. It's not just a chocolate shop,…read moreit's an experience. From the display, to the packaging, to the product itself, five stars, with a price to match. NB 1: If you exhibit appropriately deferential behavior, you may be offered a sample. NB 2: Taking photos inside is "interdit."

1.1 km•Richelieu-Drouot, 9ème

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Chocolate tarlette

A la Mère de Famille

4.6(77 reviews)

The oldest chocolate store in Paris does not disappoint. Not only is it undeniably quaint inside,…read morebut the chocolate and sweet selection makes you wish we had anything like this in America. This isn't a gimmick- it's the best chocolate I've ever had. I wish I bought some more and might order more of this online because it's that good. (Also, both staff members were exceptionally helpful especially in guiding my son who was completely overwhelmed by the selection, which is what you would expect of a kid in a candy shop.)

I made a special point to go to come here after reading that it was the oldest chocolate shop in…read moreParis. We happened to go on Valentine's Day so, even though it was raining, there was a steady stream of people coming in to pick up last minute gifts. We purchased some dark chocolate bars, marzipan and hazelnut chocolate treats and they were all delicious. The shop itself was so cute and felt like stepping back in time. Really loved the whole vibe and will hopefully be back!

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An amazing hazelnut flavor. Stuff dreams are made of!

La Cure Gourmande

4.0(26 reviews)

1.4 km•Opéra, 2ème

I stumbled upon this place when I was walking down the street. The young man had called my family…read morein to try samples. I grabbed a raspberry filled cookie - IT WAS HEAVEN. They offered a variety of cookies. You picked your tin box and filled it with whatever you liked. They also had pre made boxes. Very delicious and I love places that provide samples. I dislike buying things that I'm not sure that I'll like. Having a sample will just confirm my willingness to buy more. I recommend stopping by if you're ever in the area.

Having visited this store in two other countries we simply had to pay a visit in Paris…read more It's a short walk from the Louvre, and you'll pass a few small souvenir shops on the way if you want some magnets or other trinkets. The store is fairly spacious, and they have a large display right at the front of their signature cookies. They have numerous varieties, so grab a plastic glove and put your selections into a bag. If you get 900 grams of cookies you will get a tin included. They have a large variety of cookies from basic chocolate to fig or apple-filled. These are different from American cookies and have a crumbly consistency like shortbread and a mild, less-sweet flavor. They are delicate and delicious! The filled cookies have a light fruity filling which is just perfect. They have a large variety of other items too including madelines and candies and gift items. The staff spoke great English and were very friendly and happy to help. They offered to ring us up as three separate transactions so we would qualify for three of the promotional discount madeline tins they were offering. Much appreciated! Definitely visit for these unique French cookies, and you too many be hunting for these boutiques wherever you travel!

1.1 km•Saint-Lazare/Grands Magasins, 9ème

So many delicious French delights

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Pierre Hermé

4.3(29 reviews)

I can get Ladurée anytime I want at home, but Pierre Hermé is a whole different proposition. Best…read morebelieve I wasn't leaving Paris without trying some Pierre Hermé macarons! I wish I could remember what macarons I had, but honestly it doesn't really matter because they're all amazing. No question in my mind that it's better than Ladurée. Also had an Infinitely Vanilla Tart, which was also quite delectable. Staff here are nice, although it is a bit hustle and bustle as it is not its own store but inside Galeries Lafayette. Definitely gotta try an actual Pierre Hermé next time I come to Paris.

We came on a Saturday night to pick up some desserts. We got the rose, lychee, raspberry macaron…read more(Isphan) and the mille feuille which was caramel flavoured. Both were absolutely delicious. A bit on the sweeter side but the flavours were on point. The mille feuille was crunchy. The hazelnut flavour was prominent. The isphan macaron wasn't overly sweet. The macaron was chewy and crunchy. Lychee flavour was there and the rose flavour was perfect. Would definitely recommend picking up both of these desserts. The service was friendly and fast. They have a good system going on where you line up to order and then line up to pay. Price wise it is expensive - but the quality is there to justify it

Mille Feuille

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Debauve et Gallais

4.8(5 reviews)

1.5 km•Bourse, 2ème

Service: The lady working wasn't interested in helping us at all (we had just walked around all day…read moreand were in "walking" attire, probably not their kind of clientel). Her attitude quickly changed when she saw how much we wanted to order. Food: The products are high end. Great tasting and the presentation is equally nice. Review:The boutique was beautiful. It had a lot of character and charm. We enjoyed our experience. Reason for stars: Their products are delicious. The experience was great. We have and will return when in Paris.

From the owner: Deux siècles de savoir-faire depuis 1800, la maison Debauve & Gallais vous offre une gamme de plus…read morede 200 chocolats. Notamment, les "pistoles" de Marie-Antoinette, les premiers chocolats croquant créé par l'homme ou encore les "croquamandes" créés pour l'empereur Napoléon Bonaparte. Nous offrons aussi une gamme de 20 thés, conçue par nos différents maitres des thés.

1.0 km•Chaussée d'Antin, 9ème

Intérieur de la boutique Debauve et Gallais - 33 Rue Vivienne

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Devanture de la rue Vivienne - Boutique Debauve et Gallais

Les Comptoirs Richard

5.0(1 review)

From the owner: Issu de la maison familiale fondée en 1892, Cafés Richard a imprimé sa marque dans l'art du café…read moredepuis les années 50. Proposant également des tisanes, thés et chocolats, la Maison est aujourd'hui le spécialiste des boissons chaudes. Toute la philosophie et le savoir-faire de Cafés Richard se retrouvent dans les boutiques exclusives Comptoirs Richard.

2.0 km•Place Vendôme, 1er

Les comptoirs richard

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Angelina

4.0(1.7k reviews)

Angelina, Paris, France -- April 12…read more Our family of four with kids ages 9 and 10 stopped here for lunch after visiting the Louvre, drawn in by its reputation for having the best hot chocolate in the world. We were looking for a place to relax and refuel, and the experience felt a bit mixed overall. Arrival and First Impressions The space is elegant with classic Parisian charm. The line moved quickly, and we were seated with a great view of the dining room. It felt refined but still comfortable. The Highlights The famous hot chocolate lived up to expectations, thick, rich, and almost more like a dessert than a drink. We also had French onion soup and an éclair, both of which were very good. The pastries were clearly well made and thoughtfully prepared. The kids had chicken tenders, which they enjoyed, even though the tomato sauce was a bit different from what they expected. The Challenges The biggest drawback was the price. The meal felt expensive for what we ordered, coming in at €154 for a fairly simple lunch. Service felt slightly rushed as they moved tables along quickly. Final Thoughts We would likely return if we were nearby and specifically craving the hot chocolate again. It is a classic Paris stop and worth trying once, but the value may not justify going out of your way unless that signature experience is high on your list.

So Angelina's fine. For me, it's a bit hyped up. My sister, loved it. She even bought their…read moreprepackaged bottle of hot chocolate to take home. This hot chocolate is decadent. It really tastes like melted chocolate with a bit of milk mixed in to make it more drinkable. We went at a bit of an off time, late morning and it wasn't overly busy. We saw our server once and I couldn't recall who he was when it came time to get the bill. I asked a hostess walking by for our check and she told me to ask our server while walking away. We were able to flag another server down eventually but the whole process just took too long. The tables for four have chairs that don't quite tuck in causing for a bit awkward seating. If you like really thick hot chocolate, give it a try but otherwise ok to miss this one. Plenty of good hot chocolate throughout the city.

1.3 km•Saint-Lazare/Grands Magasins, 8ème

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Au Chat Bleu

4.4(8 reviews)

This place was very interesting, the chocolate selection was decent, not the best I've seen but you…read morestill could have a good time looking around. The candy was very tasty, and also the candy was very well interesting, good but very different then what i have seen in other chocolate shops around that area. There were in shapes of animals and shapes that i haven't seen before. The service was pretty good like all placed they ask what chocolate you want snd then charge you. This place has taste but its small i would have never noticed it between the larger chocolate shops to pick from.

Ok, there chocolates ROCK!!! They are flavorful and not super sweet. I deducted the star because…read morethe salesman was a bit of a douche, it was an empty store but he couldn't be bothered with explaining or showing us the chocolates they made. So basically we just went by what looked good. The prices were good considering the product so I would not say they are expensive. After all you get what you pay for. The shop is soooo freaking cute!