Amazing chocolate! Highly recommend and will definitely visit on my next trip to Toulouse!read more

We have only been home a few days and we are already craving more chocolate from L'atelier du…read moreChocolat! The most amazing chocolate I have ever put in my mouth. My personal favorite was the Roucher Blanc. It is the chocolate to dream about. Soft creamy milk chocolate center. Hardened white chocolate and almond shell. Heaven on earth. No English required. The staff was so friendly my deficiency in French was never a problem. Just choose and point. All of the candies are made on premises each morning. When in Toulouse make a point to seek out this quaint chocolatier. You will not be disappointed.

I purchased a four pack of their marron glace. I actually love these chestnut treats and taste…read moretested several local confectioner's versions of marron glace. Bello et Angeli's by far had the best tasting ones. What made them better than the others was the chestnut itself. They were good size, still firm enough and had a very good flavor. Added to that a subtle hint of sugar glaze and they were the perfect marron glace in all of Toulouse! In contrast, the others (I tried 5 different stores) had chestnuts that were too small, too mushy, falling apart easily, and not as flavorful, or had too much sugar. I will be back to get the marron glaces here at Bello & Angeli!

This chocolatier is truly special. I visited this shop as part of a Taste of Toulouse tour and am…read moreso glad that I was introduced to this shop. It is exactly what you think of when you envision a chocolate shop in France. Upon entering, you know this is a special place. You can smell chocolate in its various forms and see a bear as big as a medium sized dog had carved out of chocolate. There are lots of things to enjoy: macarons, truffles, and marrons glacés (chestnut candied in sugar syrup and glazed, a seasonal treat that everyone should try once). I am told that they also have amazing ice cream during the summer. The truffles are beautiful to look at and a joy to eat. The chocolate is very rich in flavor and some of which are exotic ingredients, like kalamansi. We bought a box of 42 truffles so that we could sample some more while at home. The location is great. It is right in the heart of Toulouse and we will visit again when we go to the movies. There is a seating area where you can sample sweets and have a cup of coffee or tea. The owner was very nice and helped me find just the right truffle to try. This place is worth a visit.

My husband and I stopped here for a quick bite after a trip to the Préfecture. What a delightful…read morefind. As is usually the case here in France, there was a wonderful assortment of the usual pastries and bread - baguettes, croissants, eclairs, etc. Hubby really enjoyed his eclair. However, what makes this a standout are the macarons. There have about a dozen different types. We bought chocolate, pistachio, raspberry, creme brûlée, and cassis. All were well-made - crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. My favorites are cassis (simultaneously tart and sweet) and the creme brûlée, which was filled with a yummy buttercream. I am thankful that this is not near my house. I would put on 10 pounds in a week scarfing these down. A must visit in Toulouse.

Macaroons are yummy. Hard not to over buy. Seemed pricey but not sure if that's the market rate.read more

Fine chocolates, creative flavours. Really good but a bit pricey.read more

From the owner: Remontez aux origines du cacao Artisan chocolatier, Criollo propose des chocolats d'origine. Il…read mores'agit d'une sélection des meilleurs cacaos des pays producteurs. Il est ensuite transformé en gardant son caractère et la spécificité donnée par son sol d'origine. Au delà du goût intense et savoureux du chocolat, c'est aussi un aspect éducatif et culturel qui est recherché.

My favorite patisserie in Toulouse. For breakfast the chaussons (au pommes or poir-chocolat) are…read morethe best pastries I've had in Toulouse. Their macaronade cakes are incredible and their sandwiches, particularly the duck with white asparagus, are the best in town.

From the owner: Chocolats et pâtisseries Ce magasin est un des 3 points de vente de Toulouse de la Maison Pillon,…read morecélèbre artisan chocolatier. Vous pouvez y acheter des pâtisseries de toutes sortes ou passer une commande selon votre désir, des pralines et autres confiseries, des chocolats qui revêtent toutes les formes et tous les goûts dont la spécialité, le "Pavé du Capitole", des glaces aux parfums divers et variés. La maison propose aussi des formules sucrées-salées pour des cocktails dinatoires qui peuvent aller jusqu'à 200 personnes.

Best bakery in Mirepoix, especially the more traditional breads (l'ancienne). Excellent blog post…read moreavailable on them here: moniquekeiran.com/good-bread/

From the owner: Un musée de chocolats Située en face de la Cathédrale Sainte Cécile, cette chocolaterie constitue à…read moreelle seule un véritable musée. Le maître chocolatier Yves Thuriès, élu meilleur ouvrier de France, propose dans un somptueux décor de nombreux chocolats dont sa spécialité, "les Pastels" : une coque de chocolat fourrée de ganache à l'orange avec une pointe de curaçao.

This is one of the best, traditional Salon de The I've been to in France for a long time. Not only…read morewas the person serving (I think he was the owner) friendly and welcoming, but he took the time and trouble to make a pot of tea the way the English like it (his words). Cold milk, extra hot water - lovely. The patisserie was a delight too. Hubby had one of the best apple tarts he's ever had (his words) and I had a really delicious strawberry tart that melted on the tongue. I'm salivating just thinking about it. The shop is situated in the pedestrian zone, it's quite small, but you can sit outside and enjoy the charming little street it's on.