Chocolate Museum Paris

See more than 1,000 chocolate-related artifacts at the Chocolate Museum Paris (Le Musee Gourmand du Chocolat), and indulge your passion for all things related to the cacao bean. The self-guided tour includes live demonstrations and - more importantly - tastings. Children’s activities are provided to keep the little ones happy, including a treasure hunt. Explore the museum’s exhibits and demonstrations which take up 2,789 square feet (850 square meters) and recount the 4,000-year history of the cocoa bean in all its forms, starting with the Olmecs, Mayas, and Aztecs. Learn about the important role cocoa played in ancient cultures, including how cocoa was used in mystical rituals. Move on to the 1500s, when the Aztec emperor Montezuma introduced cocoa to Europe. Christopher Columbus was the first European to taste the tchocoatl drink, but he didn't like it and thus paid little attention to chocolate. Luckily, he wasn't the last European to give it a try. Witness the transformation of the chocolate trade as the chocolate-making process became more streamlined during the modern era. Watch virtual demonstrations to discover the secret behind the shiny outer coat that makes chocolate treats so appealing, and taste some of the chocolate products made on-site. Enjoy the milky smoothness of Costa Rican chocolate, the superb melt-in-your-mouth fruitiness of Peruvian chocolate, the sweet aromas of cocoa beans from Vanuatu, and more. Don’t feel too guilty about indulging; you’ll learn that chocolate has many health benefits. Then, browse the museum shop for books, souvenirs, and chocolate-related products.

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Try your hand at creating a tasty and beautiful chocolate treat with a Chocolate making workshop. Spend 45 minutes with a chocolatier and learn how to decorate your very own chocolate bar. Choose the shape and design of your chocolate. Layer your chocolate with toppings that such as orange stripes, marshmallows, hazelnut cubes, and mini-tablets. Take home your 250 to 300 g of chocolate. That is if you can resist eating it on the spot. Visit Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat Choco-Story and enjoy 3 floors of exhibits which chronicle the history of chocolate, its origins in South America today. See a live demonstration performed by a chocolatier, and enjoy a chocolate tasting. Kids will delight in the engaging and chocolatey displays.

07:30 Hotel pick up and departure to Bruges 295 km on highway. It takes about 3.5 hours. After 1.5 hours we make a short stop at a rest area. 11:15 - 13:15 Arrival in Bruges and 2 hours walking tour. Bruges is the most visited Belgian city with medieval buildings, picturesque canals and a rich history. On a walking tour of Bruges, see the 83-metre Belfort Bell Tower, built in 1240, located on the market square and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a tour of the city's 10th-century market. During your city tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Beguinage Monastery, founded in 1245 by Margaret of Constantinople, Countess of Flanders. "Beguines" were lonely widows who united in communities - these were the first emancipated women in our history. 13:00 - 14:15 Lunch break. We help with restaurant reservation. 14:15 - 15:15 Visit to the local brewery Bourgogne des Flandres. Here you can learn about brewing in Flanders and try six local beers. 15:15 - 16:00 River boat trip with explanations made by captain or audioguided to see the beauty of the medieval city from the water. 16:00 - 16:45 Visit to the chocolate museum Choco story including a chocolate making show and a small tasting a the end. 16:30 - 17:30 Free time in Bruges. 17:30 Departure from Bruges to Paris. The trip will take from 3.5 to 4 hours (300 km). If desired, a short stop at a rest area will be made. 21:30 Return to Paris. Drop off at your hotel.