Art et Chocolat

It was in the court of Versailles, during the reign of Louis XIV, that chocolate was first popularized in France. It was then believed to have energizing and… aphrodisiac properties!

Still as enticing as ever, cocoa now finds a prime ambassador in the former royal abode. The name of the shop tells you everything: here, chocolate is a story of art… if not design. Heirs to a long tradition of culinary production, these artisanal chocolate makers are also in their own way sculptors, moulders and painters (using food pigments), creating veritable little gems of realism, such as a horse’s head, a golf ball or an African mask.

The assortment is constantly refreshed to reflect the inspiration of the moment (especially at Christmas and Easter, when very special creations are on offer), but one classic is never lacking: Louis XIV’s shoe, which could be worn if it were not all cocoa! A lovely way to cultivate the baroque, whimsical and exciting spirit of the aristocratic Versailles.