Those macarons and their sweet almondy taste and those decadent chocolates. Every year, I look…read moreforward to the time when I get a visit from those in France who bring gifts from this little shop. I'm typically skeptical about fancy looking chocolates, but Jean Trogneux knows exactly what they're doing. It's so stinkin' goooooooood! :D

This is a fairly large confectioner that is conveniently located on the pedestrian walkway, Place…read moreDrouet D'Erlon in Reims. We went in here because my sister wanted to buy a box of chocolate for a friend. The store sells chocolates by the kilo, packaged candies such as caramels, meringues, biscuits, cookies and etc....Also you cannot miss the large variety of macarons they have on display. The ladies working in there are very friendly and have samples ready for their customers. We saw a sign for 7€ for 100 grams of chocolate, which seems to be a good deal. I bought the deal, but had the lady who was helping me choose the chocolates for me. Too many choices and they all looked good! The nice thing is the pieces are small, and that's good because the milk chocolate ones are a little sweeter than I like. She asked me if I wanted it boxed as in a gift for someone or in a regular bag. It was only a gift for myself, so I just had it bagged. The chocolates were good. The 100 grams were just enough to snack on for a few days. The milks were definitely sweater than the darks, so if you prefer then less sweet, get their dark chocolate. The two young ladies in there who were working were very friendly and very eager to help. Next time we're in Reims, I'd come back here and try their other confections like their macarons and other candies!

From the owner: Des Picantins à picorer Les Picantins sont les 3 personnages représentés sur le beffroi de l'hôtel…read morede ville, symbolisant l'Anglais, le Flamand et le Bourguignon, les ennemis héréditaires pendant la guerre de cent ans. En 1920, un maître chocolatier s'inspira de ces personnages pour en faire une confiserie composée de noisettes grillées, nougatine et chocolat pailleté. Depuis la tradition s'est perpétuée et l'on peut toujours déguster ces Picantins dans cette pâtisserie salon de thé du centre-ville.