Looking for the best Easter chocolate in Paris?
The city offers a wide range of family activities specially designed to celebrate Easter and honor the Easter Bunny. Let’s focus on one essential part of this time of year: chocolate. Here are a few ideas on how to enjoy the best of Paris during the long Easter weekend.
A history of Chocolate
Paris is home to historic chocolate houses dating back to the reign of Louis XIV, producing some of the finest chocolates in the country, if not the world. Chocolatiers keep their recipes secret, but you may have the opportunity to create your own chocolate at the Chocolate Museum while learning a bit about its history. Easter is the perfect time to explore the story of chocolate.
Hunt of the chocolate egg
If you are visiting Paris with children, there are several egg hunts you may want to join. Egg hunting is a beloved tradition, and events are organized across the city. In Parc André Citroën, children can hunt for eggs in support of a charity, Secours populaire. The best chocolatiers and pastry chefs in Paris will also hide their creations in the gardens of the Champs-Élysées. Be sure to take part on the 17th.
In Montmartre, you can join an egg hunt in the Renoir Gardens, followed by a visit to the Montmartre Museum and an arts and crafts workshop where children can create bunnies and hens.
Chocolate tasting
Now, after learning about chocolate and hunting for it, it’s time to enjoy it. But not just any chocolate. Here is a selection of some of the best chocolatiers in Paris.
Angelina has been serving one of the best hot chocolates in Paris since 1903. You can trust this iconic tea room for your Easter treats and feel free to send us any leftovers for “research.”
Lenôtre is another renowned name, famous for its handmade chocolates. This year, their Easter creations take the form of animals, promising a delightful surprise.
At La Maison du Chocolat, one of France’s top chocolatiers has created masked eggs inspired by different regions of the world, including Brazil, Ghana, and Indonesia. You’ll even discover an entire “forest” of chocolate eggs.
These are just a few examples, but rest assured you are in the right city to find chocolate to suit every taste. Join one of our guides on a chocolate tour to discover the best addresses and enjoy expert insights from a local professional.
From making your own chocolate to family-friendly activities and tastings, we hope this guide has sparked your appetite,it certainly made us hungry.
Happy Easter!
