Incredibly cool sweets shop! Found unique and delicious treats for the whole family! They also have…read morefrozen drinks that look delightful; I will have to return to try them!

Absolutely worst place I've ever been. The rudest experience of my life, makes you wonder why these…read morepeople even own a candy store. No joy whatsoever. The darkest aurora ive ever come across. Wouldn't tell my worst enemy to come here. Felt dirty after being in it, almost ruined the night.

Annecy is often called the Venice of France, and I can see why with its old world charm and…read morebeautiful lake. If you're lucky enough to find yourself in this picturesque city, you should definitely make a stop at Folie Royale for a rich cup of hot chocolate. Let's say that I've had my fair share of hot chocolate in France, and this is one of the best I've had because it's a dark hot chocolate, which is not as common compared to the overly sweetened stuff you can get anywhere. Besides being a chocolate shop, there is a small selection of pastries that you can pick out to be served with your cup of hot chocolate in the tea room. You can get either a small cup of hot chocolate for about $2 or a larger cup for about $4. I got the large--duh! I also got a mini chocolate croissant that had just been taken out of the oven which I dipped in the hot chocolate---heaven! The owner is very friendly and open to questions. He is Austrian and his wife is French, so he was telling us about how Christmas is celebrated in Austria since we were heading there next. The shop is festively decorated this time of year, and the tea room is perfect for people watching as you enjoy the decadent cup of dark hot chocolate. I'll miss you Annecy!

If you've come to Annecy and you don't stop here, it's honestly tragic. This place is adorable in…read morea uniquely European way (you won't find this in the U.S.) and the food was divine. Plus the owners were super friendly and it felt very personal and not crowded at all. Food - If you're here for lunch, I highly recommend the "Italian dream" plate, especially if you visit on a summer's day. It was cool and refreshing, light yet substantial. It had lots of little different things so you could combine flavors and s'amuse bien with your food. And of course... it's a tea salon so don't miss the tea! I'm not usually a tea fan but the peach iced tea (it was served sweetened) was to die for. While they are famous for their hot chocolate (and with good reason) it was their ice cream we went crazy for. It was actually significantly better than the famous ice cream a few blocks over at Glacier Des Alps (I think have the name right) - honestly, I didn't think that ice cream was anything special and I wonder if they're just famous for having lots of flavor choices. We had the lemon meringue ice cream and it was out of a dream; just lemony enough but still super creamy, with little bits of candied lemon and the occasional satisfying crunch of cookie or pastry. Texture and flavor wise it was complex but all came together as perfection and we plan to head back there one more time just for ice cream on our way out of town tomorrow.

From the owner: Gourmandises dauphinoises près de la gare Dans cette coquette boutique d'alimentation, vous…read moretrouverez des délices dauphinois et autres spécialités du pays. Tabardel, c'est aussi un artisan chocolatier : bonbons, pralines, chocolats fourrées à la liqueur et autres fantastiques bijoux de la confiserie.

Guido Gobino is famous for his chocolate. The cute boutique…read moreon the corner of Via Lagrange Giuseppe Luigi is near the Egyptian museum and well-known designer shops like Prada. Once inside the shop, you can peruse the lovely embossed chocolates displayed like jewels in cases. Also on the shelves are bags and boxes readily available for quick purchase. When I entered the shop, the staff kindly offered my a sample of two varieties of gianduja chocolate that they were famous for. I decided to enjoy something cold to drink in their internal cafe. This delightful room is A-i-r C-O-N-D-I-T-I-O-N-E-D !!! On the very very hot day I was window-shopping I had to have a cold chocolate drink at the Gobino cafe. The service isn't that good, as the staff remain in the front boutique area. So I have to go and ask about ordering a drink. There is a lovely booklet menu to choose your options. I got a chocolate shake and was presented with the drink as well as a small ceramic tray holding two pieces of chocolate/gianduja candy. How lovely. I slowly drank my shake and perused the chocolate and food literature that was on the shelves. This is a great place to pass the time of day. You avoid the heat here and also have many chocolate treats to choose from. Delicioso!

Our lil family of four decided to get us some chocolate for Valentine's Day. And this place was…read moreexcellent. We sat in front which was heated with heat lamp as we enjoyed our variety of lil chocolates. My 5 & 3 year olds had the hot chocolate and loved it very much. Great place. A must stop if in Turin with a sweet tooth

Quite possibly the best cheese shop in the world - local yogurt, fresh goat cheese, massive wheels…read moreof aged Parma. This place is what drives me to break every import law on the books when I come back to the USA!