Ever since its discovery three thousand years ago, when the humble cocoa bean began to change the entire food industry, to today, when everything is subordinated to chocolate, with hundreds of specialized shops, bars and hotels, we can't help but help you too in search of the best chocolate, this time in Europe. Here are some of the best destinations for chocolate lovers.
Austria
Zotter
Zotter is one of the largest chocolate shops in Austria. The guided tour of the factory includes a chocolate theater, a cocoa cinema, interactive games and unlimited free samples. You must try it Mitzi Blue and Hot Stuff.
Belgium
Cocoa and Chocolate Museum
A visit Cocoa and Chocolate Museum in Brussels, it will satisfy even the biggest fives. After the exhibitions, you can watch a demonstration of chocolate making. You must try it handmade pralines.
Pierre Marcolini
Marcolini is credited with revitalizing the Belgian chocolate scene. You can visit his gourmet chocolate shop and treat yourself to some Grand Cru.
Mary
Chocolate shop Mary, founded in 1919, is one of the best chocolate shops in Brussels. Decadent interior, rich flavors, pralines and marzipan. You must try it Mary pralines.
Wittamer
For more than a hundred years Wittamer invites you to Grand Sablon in Brussels with excellent coffee and various desserts. You must try it Chocolate éclair (Éclair).
France
Angelina
A Parisian jewel Angelina Coco Chanel and Marcel Proust also visited often. Order an African hot chocolate, the best hot chocolate in Paris. You must try it African hot chocolate.
La Maison du Chocolat
With more than six branches in Paris, it is La Maison du Chocolat extremely popular. The exotic flavors, everything from lemon and ginger to basil and jasmine, are more than excellent. You must try it Mont-blanc ganache.
Valrhona Cité du Chocolat
Chocolate produced in Valrhoni is one of the best in the world. This anything but ordinary chocolate shop near Lyon offers exhibitions, a pastry school, a gift shop and unlimited samples. You must try it caramel crispy pearls .
Salon du Chocolat
Salon Du Chocolat is an exhibition where the best chocolatiers exhibit. The program includes a demonstration, speeches and a chocolate fashion show. You must try it free samples from over 200 exhibitors.
Italy
Amedea
One of the most prestigious chocolate shops in the world, Amedea, is located in Tuscany. Guided tours with tasting are possible. You must try it Tartufo pralines .
Eurochocolate
Every autumn, the streets of Perugia are flooded with stalls for Europe's biggest festival Eurochocolate, dedicated to chocolate. You can enjoy not only free samples but also chocolate statues. You must try it free samples at booths.
Luxembourg
Chocolate House, you should try: Apple strudel with hot chocolate
The most popular cafe in Luxembourg Chocolate House, boasts a large selection of cakes, desserts and chocolates. You must try it apple strudel with hot chocolate.
Germany
Rausch Chocolate
Shop and cafe Rausch Chocolate in Berlin is decorated with chocolate sculptures. Among them is a model of the Titanic and a chocolate volcano. You must try it chocolate mini cakes.
Halloren, Chocolate Museum
You can visit the oldest chocolate factory and museum Halloren. The special feature is certainly the chocolate room, where the furniture is made only of chocolate. You must try it pralines with champagne.
Norway
Geiranger Chocolate
This boutique chocolate shop Geiranger Chocolate is known for its unusual flavor combinations. You can try the blue cheese chocolate, or maybe go for the safer version and order a cup of cocoa. You must try chocolate with blue cheese.
Portugal
Landeau Chocolate
Landau is a landmark of Lisbon. You only have one dish on the menu - amazing rich and decadent chocolate cake owner Sofia.
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Slovenia
Lucifer Chocolate
There is a cafe and a chocolate shop in the center of Velenje Lucifer. A personalized chocolate product is attractive and popular - with a company logo, a photo or a personal message, they can enrich the product itself or the packaging and add a personal touch to it. You must try it chocolate hearts.
Chocolate studio Dobnik
Atelier Dobnik, with its headquarters in Žalec, also has offices in Ljubljana, Maribor and Celje. Chocolate studio Dobnik produces Fige Prešernove, dried figs in cream, covered with dark or milk chocolate; in memory of the greatest Slovenian poet France Prešern, who often carried dried figs in his coat pockets and gave them to children. You must try it bonbonniero Absinthe.
Rustic
Rustic gives great preference to flavors with Slovenian origin: Karst dulse, elderflowers from Dolenjska, mint (right from the home garden), Prekmurje pumpkin oil, forest honey and spruce tops; all these flavors are then combined with a wide selection of cocoa beans. You must try Luck on a String.
Chocolate shop Kunej
V House of vines, wines and chocolates Kunej they come from the family tradition of viticulture and winemaking. Chocolate wine was created on the basis of red wine and dark chocolate. A harmonious fusion that takes us to a world of pleasure.
Chocolate shop Cukrček
V chocolate shop Cukrček they make premium chocolate products that are handmade. Their innovation is reflected in the divine flavors of chocolate products sold in their own Cukrček chocolate shops, as well as in hypermarkets and other specialized chocolate shops. The flavors they are most proud of are chocolate with salt, apple roll, chili, red pepper...
Spain
Museum of Chocolate
Museum of Chocolate is one of the most unusual sights of Barcelona. An all-you-can-eat ticket grants you entry to the amazing chocolate sculptures and exhibitions. You must try it Catalana cream.
Switzerland
Chocolate train
Chocolate train takes passengers on a scenic journey through the Swiss countryside. The last stop is a tasting and guided tour of the Cailler chocolate factory. You must try it dessert Cailler.
Blondel
The best boutique chocolate shop in Switzerland for sure Blondel, which you should not leave without hand-made champagne pralines. You must try it pralines with champagne.
Confiserie Sprüngli
If you go to Zurich, stop at the cafe Confiserie Sprüngli on Paradeplazt. You can also treat yourself to brunch. You must try it Luxembourg macaroons.
United Kingdom
The Chocolate Festival
The Chocolate Festival takes place in four different cities across the country. There are cocoa spas, a tasting room and exhibitions in London. You must try it chocolate and orange bellini.
The Chocolate Boutique Hotel
Visitors can book a room in Bournemouth at the world's first hotel dedicated to chocolate - The Chocolate Boutique Hotel. You can also try the chocolate fountain in the hotel, but don't forget the chocolate pancakes.
Montezuma's
Montezuma is one of the most popular privately owned chocolatiers in Great Britain. You can visit the original store in Brighton. You must try it chocolate with lemon meringue.
Cadbury World
Cadbury is a British institution and one of the most iconic brands. You can enjoy interactive tours, demonstrations and rides. You must try it Cadbury Milk.
