The best chocolates from the Paris Region to place under the Christmas tree

Patrick Roger is a true artist who sculpts his chocolate into mineral and animal shapes. His gigantic, vibrantly-realistic constructions can be seen in his various shops. This Christmas, he has created caramelised almond Christmas trees and a quirky cubic Father Christmas, to delight the eyes and the palate.

Crowned with the Grand Prix du Chocolat of the City of Paris, Gilles Cresno is a passionate craftsman who transmits the values of excellence, taste and pleasure through his chocolates. The cream of Paris flocks to his shop in Rueil-Malmaison, to the west of the capital, but if you prefer to stay home, delivery is possible with just a few clicks. Whether you ultimately decide to go with a tin of marrons glacés or a box of Grand Marnier-flavoured truffles, you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice this Christmas!

The chocolate craftsmen of Mère de Famille will bend over backwards to offer a range of exceptional chocolate! Like this amazing Sea Reindeer in dark, milk or praline chocolate for Christmas. A great treat for the Christmas holidays that tastes as good as it looks!

In Enghien-les-Bains, to the north of Paris, Le Cacaotier offers you the creations of Hubert Masse, who blends unique flavours brought back from his travels. Take your time to choose (or not) between classic chocolate truffles and delicious boxes of assorted chocolates. As you wait for Christmas to arrive, make each day sweet with an advent calendar, available to buy in-store or online.

In Versailles, Art et Chocolat offers you their majestic creations. This artist-chocolatier cum sculptor has made Louis XIV’s shoe his speciality, but many other works of art such as his Christmas creations await you. Like a sculpture for your table centrepieces, the barks, bowls with robins or chocolate greenhouses house a multitude of chocolatey delights.

Chocolate-maker Cyril Lignac takes you on a journey back to childhood. In this chocolate-filled world, discover irresistible marshmallow bears with a praline heart, stacked into a pyramid for a monumental treat. Christmas has never been so tasty!

The supplier of luxury hotels Le Plaza Athénée and Le Crillon for 40 years finally opened his own shop. Jacques Genin, the master chocolate smelter, makes haute-couture treats with his chocolates and parcels them into the most beautiful presentation boxes for the perfect gourmet gift. Step through the door of his atelier in Rue de Turenne and savour the most creative of chocolates!

Chocolates from La Maison du Chocolat are enjoyed around the world. From Tokyo to New York, people flock to taste the famous French brand’s creations. This festive season, Nicolas Cloiseau, Head Chocolatier and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, once again invites you to enjoy an exquisite gourmet experience with a strong symbol that defines the Christmas season: crackers.

From his travels in the Land of the Rising Sun, Jean-Paul Hévin brings home an impeccable standard to sublimate his chocolates and take on any creative challenge. For Christmas, his pop design chocolate Yule logs are available to pre-order before they arrive in-store on 8 December.

Patrice Chapon is a perfectionist. After scrupulously selecting his cocoa, he first roasts the beans at his local factory, then offers us a glorious variety in his Paris shop. In 2020, orangettes, mendiants and chocolate bars conjure up the magic of Christmas and as you wait for the big day, an advent calendar will make each day sweet!

Alain Ducasse’s La Manufacture follows in the footsteps of the Aztecs, the first cocoa farmers. A taste journey composed of build-your-own Christmas trees, Xipe Totec sweet boxes and dark and milk chocolate condors..