Visit the Salon du Chocolat for a gourmet experience this winter

With more than 500 participants from 60 countries, including 200 renowned pâtissiers and chocolatiers, the Salon du Chocolat is the world's most irresistible trade show for all chocolate lovers. From October 31st to November 4th, come to the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris to enjoy this melting, sweet and delicious event.

Salon du Chocolat; discover new flavours

Cocoa producers from five continents will proudly display the treasures resulting from their harvests. The Salon du Chocolat, the world’s largest event of its kind, offers the perfect opportunity to work on the subtleties of your palate when it comes to chocolate. In addition, imaginative creators have concocted breathtakingly original chocolate delights that you will be invited to savour during this amazingly tempting trade show. Indulge your passion for chocolate in Paris this winter!

Meet today’s great pâtissiers and chocolatiers

The most inspired and skilful pâtissiers and chocolatiers will be present for this 2018 edition of the Salon du Chocolat. You will be able to taste their creations as well as learn their secrets, tips and tricks of the trade. Indeed, more than 100 chefs will produce their favourite recipes live before your eyes, demonstrating clearly and entertainingly the path to taste perfection! Chocolate specialists will also give talks on their work, so you can tackle the many facets of chocolate creativity. There will also be screenings of films and documentaries and you’ll see chocolate approached from the historical, medical, anthropological, and just about every other angle. You’ll also have the chance to extend your knowledge in the field of chocotourism, cocoa bean selection and sustainable development!

Fun-filled and festive events at the show

Among the unmissable events of the show is the traditional fashion parade of chocolate couture, presenting aesthetic creations of breathtaking finesse and beauty. In addition, several fascinating live performances of music and dance from around the world will showcase the cultures of the five continents. Finally, chocolate sculptures are one of the show’s most popular attractions every year. Young and old alike are dazzled by this celebration of chocolate and cocoa, proving that it’s an inexhaustible source of inspiration!

Welcome to the Hotel Marais Bastille in the centre of Paris

For your Parisian stay devoted to the art of chocolate, it’s a good idea to choose a hotel that is comfortable, suitable and conveniently located. The Hotel Marais Bastille combines these characteristics and offers quality services in central Paris, in the trendy 11th arrondissement. Enjoy the refined and elegant setting of the Hotel Marais Bastille, as well as its spacious and soothing rooms. You will also benefit from our concierge service, which is available to help you in organising your Parisian gourmet break.

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For more information :

- Official Website of the event
- Official Facebook Page

Hotel Marais Bastille, a 3-star hotel a few steps from Place de la Bastille