Don’t Miss the Chocolate Festival in Paris
If you’re planning on visiting Paris in late October be sure to pack your appetite, as from the 31st October until the 4th November the ‘Le Salon du Chocolat’, or the Chocolate Festival, will be sweetening up the city at the Porte de Versailles!
Paris chocolate tours are very popular all year long, but the Chocolate Festival in Paris has been a highlight of the city events calendar since it was established in 1995, and although it is already the largest festival of its kind in the world, each year there are yet more attractions to tempt all visitors with a sweet tooth.
Hundreds of chocolatiers from across the globe will be exhibiting their delectable delights and giving demonstrations on how they are created, followed by plenty of opportunities to sample. However it’s not just about gorging on chocolate as there is a strong learning element to the Chocolate Festival, and as cocoa growers will be in attendance you’ll be able to find out more about the fascinating chocolate production process – from the picking of the cocoa beans, until it reaches the supermarket shelves. Yummy! You all know how much I love chocolate :)
me in Paris
Chocolate Couture
As well as chocolate manufacturers from countries like Switzerland, Belgium and Canada, the Chocolate Festival will also have stands from chocolate cookbook authors, pastry chefs and all other manner of chocolate experts.
Children will be able to take part in some fun and tasty chocolate workshops, visitors will be entertained by various musical and dance performances and not forgetting the highlight of the Chocolate Festival – the hotly-anticipated fashion show, featuring stylishly sweet dresses made almost completely out of chocolate!
A Taste of Paris
Chances are that you’ll leave the Chocolate Festival on a sugar high and with your bags filled with tasty treats, but make sure you save time to see the sights of the city. You can easily access all of Paris’ attractions from the Porte de Versailles, so bring along some comfortable shoes and loosen your waistband for a food and fun-filled city break to Paris!
If you’re looking for cheap flights to Paris, check out low-cost airlines for flights to Paris that start as low as £25 one way including taxes. That’ll leave you plenty of pennies for souvenirs, or just that extra mug of hot chocolate.
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JinPak
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I have not heard about this festival before visiting your post. Excited to participate in the same.
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Let me know how you enjoyed it ;)
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ Rig:
Oh yeah, for sure. Paris is lovely every month of the year :)
Rig
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I have missed this Paris festival. Would you recommend me going to Paris in January because I am thinking about it.
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ Marc:
I am really glad that it went so well for you, Marc! Thanks for the update :)
Marc
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OK, I just got back from le salon du chocolat! Fascinating and delicious as well! It was very popular (the pavilion was crowded) but there was lots to see and taste. Highly recommended! :)
Brief report and links to a few photos of chocolate on my blog:
https://zarzuelazen.com/wordpress/?p=166
crazy sexy fun traveler
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Comment@ Shamis @ Gawaya Travel Blog:
You are missing out a lot, Shamis!
Shamis @ Gawaya Travel Blog
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Oh I love chocolates and chocolate festivals. Too bad I’m not going to Paris during the time of this festival. I’m sure you will enjoy it for all of us who can’t make it :)
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ Tiny Girl with Big Bag:
Haha thanks Silvia :)
Tiny Girl with Big Bag
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I love chocolate! Very ‘sweet’ post, I should check this out when in Paris :)
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ Marc:
Do so, Marc, if you can ;)
Marc
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I’m in Paris right now. Sounds like an excellent suggestion. I should check this out tomorrow :)
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ The Guy:
Definitely yes! Difficult to resist especially for people who cannot live without chocolate like me :D
The Guy
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It sounds like a great festival with a danger of over indulgence :-)
Also it is perfectly timed for treats when the kids go trick or treating.