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    Jacques Genin

    4.5 (17 reviews)
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    display of mosaique (mendiants, pate de fruits, bonbons) and tablettes
    N P.

    I am a new fan of Jacques Genin. This location is an open space showroom with neat displays, flower arrangements and spiral staircase. 1. Caramels are by weight (~22Euros/20 pcs) - the mango passion is like fresh fruit nectar, caramels with nuts are soft and buttery 2. Tablette (15Euros) - large dark or milk chocolate bar 3. Pate de fruit (12Euros/12 pcs in small tin box) - try the pear and pineapple 4. Praline bonbon (12Euros/9 pcs in small tin box) - try the dark choc crispy praline 5. Chocolate covered marshmallows - guimauves enrobees chocolat (12Euros /18 pcs) Anna was superb. She labeled and carefully packaged our selections, has great command of English, and dealt with multiple customers in proper order. From La Grande Epicerie/ Bon Marche, Jacques Genin is 2 blocks north on rue du Bac then a quick right on rue de Varenne (7th arr.). Approx. 6 min walk. Metro: Sevres-Babylone

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    Vivian Y.

    If you're in Paris, you should, without a doubt, make it on your list to get some caramels and/or chocolates from Jacques Genin. They are so good that I came here on both my trips and will continue to make my way back whenever I'm in Paris. The caramels are to die for!!! I devoured them before I got to take a picture of what I got. The mango passion is said to be the most popular one but it isn't my favorite. I prefer the ones with nuts. The caramels are soft and silky. They literally melt in your mouth. I am also a big fan of their chocolates. For 9 pieces, I think it's €11. I don't think that's too bad considering they are wayyyyy better than Godiva's. I don't remember what flavors I got, but I got mostly dark chocolate ones. I didn't get anything that was out of the ordinary like the ones with spices or herbs. There's also this baton shaped chocolate with peanuts by the caramels counter that is my absolute favorite!

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    1 year ago

    Beautiful store and great chocolate. You can run up the tab pretty quickly so keep your choices select.

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    Pate de fruit (12Euros/12 pcs in small tin box) - try the pear and pineapple 4.

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    Chapon

    Chapon

    (39 reviews)

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    Musée d'Orsay, 7ème

    The chocolate mousse was so rich, light and fluffy. Very strong cocoa flavor but the texture made…read moreit go down soooo smooth! They also have a vegan almond milk option. The chocolate sold in store were amazing as well

    tl;dr you ought not miss the signature chocolate mousse bar; this was one of the few eats in Paris…read morethat I made sure to have twice Chocolate mousse can be found at bistros across Paris, but few spots are as highly recommended as Chapon. This chocolate boutique was founded in the 80s by Patrice Chapon, once an ice cream purveyor for Buckingham Palace. Since then, he introduced his now-famed bar a mousse concept, allowing chocolate enthusiasts to sample made-in-house varieties of mousse sourced from cocoa beans across the world. I first visited a Chapon outpost on a quiet side street of Saint-Germain-des-Pres. You might miss the narrow storefront and brown awning on first glance, but melon-sized bowls of mousse in the window are unmistakable. The interior is warmly lit, featuring tastefully worn wood motifs. The backlit shelves to the right are curated with prepackaged confections, while the display to the left is decked with à la carte chocolates. We arrived for an early afternoon treat, and the friendly service patiently talked us through and offered samples of multiple mousse varieties. My favorite was the Equadorian, a dark, full-bodied flavor with some floral notes. I also enjoyed my sister's Madagascar, which had a thickness and richness reminiscent of caramel. My mother opted for the lighter, fluffier Peruvian, which was nearly the consistency of meringue. Lastly, the 100% dark Venezuelan had the thickest texture; however, the red wine-y flavor might turn some off. While the mousse is delicious, the prices might be harder to swallow; our 3 small portions ran over 20 euros. Nonetheless, I was impressed by the staff's ability to suggest an ideal mousse to suit each of our preferences. For a unique experience and a mousse that is sure to impress, don't miss out on Chapon.

    Debauve et Gallais - Chocolates on display

    Debauve et Gallais

    (19 reviews)

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    Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 7ème

    Famous. Fabulous. Luxe. Chocolate connoisseurs will rejoice. Between beautiful classics, creative…read morecombinations, and house specialties that you truly can't find anywhere else, the offerings at this small shop are all must-try. Add in an extraordinary elegant environment and polished service, and you have a glorious experience.

    Visiting the oldest chocolate shop in Paris was at the top of my list, and I immediately sensed the…read moremagic that Marie Antoinette, Napoleon, and many others must have experienced the first time they tasted chocolate from that very same chocolatier. The shop itself was beautiful - the chocolates were displayed like precious jewelry in a glass case. We learned that the shop was modeled after an apothecary because, as legend goes, Marie Antoinette's headaches were cured by a sweet concoction that was later sold as the first chocolate confection. Napoleon also became a fan, and his favorite treat was candied almonds enrobed in a delicate layer of dark chocolate. An attendant shared Debauve et Gallais's rich history with me as I admired the chocolate, and when she offered me a sample, I couldn't resist trying Napoleon's go-to (the chocolate-covered almonds). While shopping, I felt inspired to create a customized box of my own, selecting a variety of pralines, truffles, and bon bons. I enjoyed the chocolates when I was back home, and every piece was exquisite. I'd highly recommend a visit!

    Pierre Hermé - Filet de boeuf with thinly sliced potatoes

    Pierre Hermé

    (9 reviews)

    Musée d'Orsay, 7ème

    Lunch reservations for Pierre Hermé is always a good idea. This one is inside the Bonmarché complex…read more- just walk to the back of the large entryway with all the restaurants We had a small drama over our table as I'm guessing they thought we did not have a reservation so they wanted to seat us by the entrance while all these other tables, in the empty restaurant, had "reserved" signs on them. After pointing out again we also had a reservation, we were seated inside at one of the better tables with the placard & not right beside the door which was constantly opening. So eventually things worked out & all was well The food definitely made up for the table miscommunication as it was over the top delicious. Mr chose the mushroom French toast with mushrooms and hazelnut cream. It was pudding-like and very strong mushroom flavor which was delightful I chose the roasted cauliflower and it was likewise superb. Roasted and marinated cauliflower with yellow florets, pine nuts, pomegranate seeds and puréed cauliflower base. Dessert included 2 passion fruit & a pistachio macaron. Intense flavors, soft cookie Food perfection all around!

    I learned about this place about watching a YouTube video so I decided to try it out when I am in…read morethe area. They have the option to dine-in or carry out. Their desserts have a lower price for carry out btw. I ordered the 2000 feuilles, Jardin japonais, strawberry tart and 3 macaroons. For the 2000 feuilles, it's like a Napoleon with hazelnut in between. It somewhat taste like ferrer rocher in a way. It's my favorite out of the 3 since I like hazelnut and it's not too sweet. They also did a really good job with the Napoleon part for the dessert. As for Jardin japonais, it has a matcha flavored top with yuzu cream at the bottom. It's light, not too sweet. I only got a bit from the strawberry tart and it seems alright. Overall, I'll definitely try other things if I come back. Btw, they have some macaroons flavor that you can't find elsewhere

    Jacques Genin - chocolate - Updated May 2026

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