This is the best chocolate brand on the planet, and we order them for special occasions. Bonnat has…read morebeen doing bean-to-bar, origin-based chocolate since the beginning. They make the best bars without need for showy packaging like other brands. No lecithin, naturally smooth texture from cocoa butter, and less need for sugar as the chocolate is so good (mostly 75% cacao dark bars, and milk chocolate is very high at 65% cacao). My favorite is the Java (Indonesia), the best milk chocolate bar I've ever had. I also like the historical, rediscovered dark bars like Xoconusco (Mexico). We also ordered a hard-to-find box of chocolates. Most of the pieces were based on classics like hazelnut or almond praline, liquors, or ganache. All very delicious so far (haven't finished the box yet), but the chocolate bars are the standout product relative to the competition.

This is a place to go to enjoy real chocolate. Bonnat family has been making chocolate for more…read morethan 130 years, and eventually was granted meilleur ouvrier de France award (best craftsman in France -cooking section). Amongst the traditional sweets, you have to taste their grand cru chocolate bars : they select cocoa beans from the best regions, and the best cocoa trees. Therefore, they get very rich chocolates : length, sweetness, acidity, bitterness are totally under control. A must go in Grenoble if you don't have time to go to Voiron, where the original shop is placed. It's expensive, but really worth the detour.

Beautiful pastries! It was so hard to choose. The interior is modern and not necessarily my…read morefavorite aesthetic, but that's not why you come to a place like this either. A good place to stop before we caught our train out of town.

Without exaggeration these will be the best pastries of your life. This is a must must must for any…read moretrip to Annecy!!!! The pastries are beautiful, as well as intricate and scrumptious. They are lick the bottom of the plate good. If you are a chocoholic such as myself, the all dark chocolate mousse option is to die for. If something more delicate, the cassis and violet was elegant and not heavy at all!

Charming chocolate shop in Old Town that is known for their chocolate covered almonds. Everyone…read moreworking there was friendly and they even gave me a piece of chocolate almond to try. You can get their chocolate almonds in a bag or boxed up (if you're gifting). I ended up getting a bag for myself. They are powder coated and aren't too sweet. They're pricey but worth it. Treat yourself!

I finally got to experience why Swiss chocolate is the best chocolate! Auer was recommended to me…read moreboth by a local friend and by several social media travel videos and blogs. The employees don't speak much English, but they were still very helpful! Ask for the "almond princess" aka chocolate covered almonds - which I think is their best seller as they have it in several size options (small bags, gift boxes). Yes - you'll think to yourself, why am I spending 10+ euros on almonds?? Trust me, it is a glorious experience!! I wish I brought more home. They seem to last quite a while so these would be great gifts to bring back (if you can resist eating them all yourself)! I also tried both milk and dark chocolate truffles which were so good. I only wish I visited Auer earlier on my trip so I could try more of their sweet treats!! Favorite chocolate shop ever!

This place has the best pastries in Chamonix hands down. We tried them all so you don't have too…read more We are at easily 10+ pastries shops.

Best macarons I ever had in my life! Very cute mom and pop chocolatier and we almost skipped it…read morebecause we bought some macarons from a place 2 stores down. ( don't make that mistake) We bought a small bag of macarons from a sweet lady and let me tell you they were so unbelievably flavorful. It was so flavorful, soft and light on the inside and crisp on the outside. We came back the next day and bought a small box to eat during our short stay in Chamonix from this sweet older gentleman. Then came back on our last day, and the sweet guy who I think owns the store chuckled at us for being back so often. Anyway we bought even more macarons for ourselves and another box for a friend's bday gift. We also bought all our chocolate souvenirs for our friends and family from them. Don't miss it!

Here you will find some delectable chocolates in a seemingly endless variety of flavors. Some…read morepeople think all chocolate is created equally. I would strongly disagree. Philippe Bel has divinely created chocolates which were my favorites out of a number of chocolatiers I went to recently while in Europe. Plus, the woman helping me here was very nice and extremely patient with my struggling French. No question I would come back here for more when next in Lyon.

Wow! It's all I can say after trying some treats…read more Philippe Bel is one of 19 MOFs in chocolate in the world - an incredibly prestigious achievement. His shop is a reflection of all his years of studying the art of chocolate and candy. Everything in his chocolates are made by his shop - not purchased. The caramels melt in your mouth and are full of flavor. I adored the cassis (black currant) flavor. The chocolates are beautiful and touted as some of the best in the world, yet not badly priced. I was thrilled with my experience and highly recommend you stop in to taste (and buy) some delights!

Complete dud. You pay to listen to info from station to station. You never actually see the…read moreproduction area. You could just as well google all the info. The boutique was closed from 1 to around 215. Probably lunch but it's a tourist destination maybe not every employee needs to go to lunch at the same time? What an idea! If you do go, just go to the boutique

It was raining and I had just finished an early morning wine tour and tasting and as I was heading…read moreback to the ship I bumped into our new friends Basil and Dot. They asked if I liked chocolate and I said of course so they said follow us we are going to the best chocolate factory in Europe. We walked along nondescript retail stores on a busy street searching for a chocolate factory. I thought maybe they forgot where it was but in the distance after about 8 blocks I saw a chocolate sign and on our side of the modern factory building. Inside the retail area it was packed with customers but it's easy getting around the shop. Keep an eye out for samples located throughout the store. They are generous with samples and helped me decide which chocolates to purchase. Great variety of chocolates and prices are reasonable. Staff is helpful and friendly and at checkout the cashier even threw in a handful of chocolates for free

5 stars for their pastries, they're the best I've ever had and I live in Paris. The chocolate and…read morecaramel is to die for. 3 stars for their baguettes. Honestly the bread here is not great, it's kind of tasteless. I tried multiple times in our stay and it come up flat. Also one morning I bought a baguette and by 2pm it was rock hard 3.5 stars for their sit down section. The service is pretty slow and the layout of the tables is horrendous, especially because most people are in chunky ski outfits. But the hot chocolate is amazing! Definitely check this place out, the pastries are beyond worth it.