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You can only love it, more or less openly, but love it. There's something about the heavenly flavour and addictive texture of chocolate that makes it the perfect treat anytime, anywhere. If you want to expand your chocolatey horizons, read on to learn about the world's top chocolate artisan companies.
Chaudun likes to define himself as a chocolate sculptor. He enjoys crafting stunning treats at his Paris-based chocolate boutique, which combine flavours, textures, and presentation in an irresistible way.
Patrick Roger
With six shops spread around Paris, Patrick Roger's company is one of the most renowned in the French capital. Roger sources his raw materials very carefully: oranges come from Corsica, whiskey from Scotland, and truffles from remote Vanuatu.
Pierre Herme
You know that this company is onto something serious when one of their most famous creations is called 'Death by Chocolate'. Hermes' chocolates are little works of art inspired in the culinary traditions from all over the world, from Japan to Brazil and the Middle East.
Jean-Paul Hevin
Jean-Paul Hevin has been manufacturing the most exquisite chocolates since the 1970s. This company is now present throughout Asia and Europe, where he has wowed the crowds with his masterful combination of exotic flavours. Hevin's company caters to true workaholics with it's incredible range of treats: solid bars, gingery truffles, scrumptious ganaches, and impossible-to-resist hot chocolate selection.
Teuscher
Seventy years of chocolate-making is something to be taken seriously. Teuscher chocolates originated in Switzerland, using chemical and preservative-free ingredients of the finest quality. If you manage to stick to one type of chocolate only (and there's no reason why you should), try the absolutely scrumptious champagne truffles.
Valrhona
Yet another French chocolate gourmet company with almost a century of history. For the master chocolatiers at Valrhona, chocolate is a serious affair, almost as serious as wine! Forget about boring descriptions like dark or milk chocolate. At Varlhona it's vintage, single origins, grand cru, and single estate.
Godiva
Last in this list, but definitely not least, is Belgian artisan company Godiva. One of the world's leading chocolate manufacturers. If you have problems deciding between your favourite chocolate treats, maybe you should think twice about visiting a Godiva store! Luxurious truffle chocolates, chocolate bars flavoured with premium ingredients, gingerbread truffle baskets - these are just some of the things you will be tempted by.
Michel Chaudun
Chaudun likes to define himself as a chocolate sculptor. He enjoys crafting stunning treats at his Paris-based chocolate boutique, which combine flavours, textures, and presentation in an irresistible way.
Patrick Roger
With six shops spread around Paris, Patrick Roger's company is one of the most renowned in the French capital. Roger sources his raw materials very carefully: oranges come from Corsica, whiskey from Scotland, and truffles from remote Vanuatu.
Pierre Herme
You know that this company is onto something serious when one of their most famous creations is called 'Death by Chocolate'. Hermes' chocolates are little works of art inspired in the culinary traditions from all over the world, from Japan to Brazil and the Middle East.
Jean-Paul Hevin
Jean-Paul Hevin has been manufacturing the most exquisite chocolates since the 1970s. This company is now present throughout Asia and Europe, where he has wowed the crowds with his masterful combination of exotic flavours. Hevin's company caters to true workaholics with it's incredible range of treats: solid bars, gingery truffles, scrumptious ganaches, and impossible-to-resist hot chocolate selection.
Teuscher
Seventy years of chocolate-making is something to be taken seriously. Teuscher chocolates originated in Switzerland, using chemical and preservative-free ingredients of the finest quality. If you manage to stick to one type of chocolate only (and there's no reason why you should), try the absolutely scrumptious champagne truffles.
Valrhona
Yet another French chocolate gourmet company with almost a century of history. For the master chocolatiers at Valrhona, chocolate is a serious affair, almost as serious as wine! Forget about boring descriptions like dark or milk chocolate. At Varlhona it's vintage, single origins, grand cru, and single estate.
Godiva
Last in this list, but definitely not least, is Belgian artisan company Godiva. One of the world's leading chocolate manufacturers. If you have problems deciding between your favourite chocolate treats, maybe you should think twice about visiting a Godiva store! Luxurious truffle chocolates, chocolate bars flavoured with premium ingredients, gingerbread truffle baskets - these are just some of the things you will be tempted by.