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Saturday 30 Nov 2024   

The Best Hot Chocolate In Paris

Where to find the best Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud) in Paris ! It is that time of year again where all you feel like doing is tucking away in a cafe and people watching. Chocolat chaud is a delicious way to spend the afternoon and we have got all of our top places for you to enjoy!

Master macaron maker Pierre Herme also dabbles in chocolate making, and you can find everything from bars to boxes of assorted chocolates in his boutiques but during the winter months, you can even find his delicious l'Infiniment Chocolat served in his cafes! Made with Brazilian chocolate and hot water, it is a perfectly balanced cozy drink for the colder months

William Artigue has worked with the best of the best in the chocolate realm, from Patrick Roger and Jacques Genin his atelier boutique located in the 10th arrondissement near the Canal Saint Martin balances creativity with innovation. His Christmas collection is adorable, filled with mischievous raccoons and chocolate-covered oranges, but his hot chocolate is a real treat. It is both thick and gourmet without being too overpowering, (a balancing act indeed)! It is made with 65% Peruvian chocolate by Nicolas Berger.

Plaq is a chocolate purist, they are bean-to-bar chocolate enthusiasts with a passion for chocolate without any cocoa butter, lecithin or vanilla. Their hot chocolate is something dreams are made of, a recipe from Pierre Herme himself, the hot chocolate is boiled and infused for at least one night to develop its rich flavor. It can be enjoyed either with water or with milk, and don’t forget to top off with whipped cream for an even more decadent experience.

No hot chocolate in Paris list would be complete without a mention of Angelina’s, by far the most popular place to indulge in hot chocolate. Having been a longstanding French establishment for over 100 years, Maison Angelina has lived through the ages, and a step into their tea room will take you back in time to La Belle Epoque with their art nouveau and art deco designed interiors. This is the place for that rich, indulgent, eat-it-with-a-spoon, hot chocolate. Their hot chocolate is a delicate mix of chocolates from Niger, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, meticulously blended to balance bitterness and fruity notes!

Charles Chocolatier is for the true chocolate lovers out there, they make their hot chocolate using 100% pure cacao powder and pure cacao butter from the Ivory Coast, there is very little sugar added to their recipe but sugar sachets are available for those wishing to sweeten it up a little.

Another one that has grown in popularity (but for good reason we promise!) is Carette. They have several locations around the city, but by far our favorite location has to be at Place des Vosges. Their hot chocolate is the perfect balance in terms of consistency, and just the right amount of sweetness. Be sure to get it with whipped cream as you get a whole glass of it to use to your hearts content!

Hungry for more? Not to worry, we have got you covered with our handy chocolat chaud map

Enjoy mes amis!

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Last Minute Course Places

20 Aug 2025

  • French Pastry / The Best of French Pastry
  • The perfect three hour experience for those that love the ‘best of’ classic French Pastries. Enjoy creating the delights you find adorning the windows of your favorite Paris Pastry boutiques.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 2 places left

21 Aug 2025

  • Evening Classes / Marais Tour and Cooking Class
  • Explore the vibrant area of Paris, Le Marais, and visit some of the city's finest food stores. Then, enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you'll create a Traditional 4-course French meal. NOTE: The main course will be France's famous Magret de Canard (Duck Breast).

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 16:00 - 20:00
  • Price: €189.00     Availability: 4 places left

21 Aug 2025

  • French Pastry / Technical Tartes
  • This class is a comprehensive look at the celebrated Classic French Tarte and will have you learning techniques that you can use in your baking beyond these treats, back home.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 3 places left

22 Aug 2025

  • French Macarons / Les Macarons : Technical 3-hour
  • For the serious Macaron lover. Three hours of intensive Macaron time - we will tackle two types of classic macaron shells and four types of classic macaron fillings!

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 10:00 - 13:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 2 places left

22 Aug 2025

  • Evening Classes / French Hors d'Oeuvres & Drinks!
  • Join us for this quintessential pre-dinner social experience as you create beautiful hors d’oeuvres and other small appetizers!

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 15:00 - 18:00
  • Price: €129.00     Availability: 1 place left

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