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A Belgian company that makes pralines and other chocolate sweets, Léonidas is well established in Europe and around the world. The company was founded in 1913 by Léonidas Kestekides. One million pralines are produced every day in the two Brussels factories. In 2021, the Main Street shopping center saw the opening of a Léonidas boutique combining a chocolate shop, café and tea room. The brand was already present in La Chapelle-Saint-Aubin with a chocolate shop-café-tea room, offering chocolates, iced mochis, mugs and accessories.

The history of L'Atelier du Chocolat goes back to 1951 with Joseph and Madeleine Andrieu. Their son, Serge, took over the store in 1982, and in 1995 created the atelier-boutiques and bouquets de chocolats (assortments of chocolate leaves) that make the brand so original. One of the flagship products? Feuillants d'or. These are broken crêpes dentelles mixed with an almond and hazelnut praline. Hmm... you could eat a whole box of them! You should also try chocolate with chilli in bars or bite-size pieces, or with caramelized hazelnuts. You can also be tempted by a box of assortments or a magnificent gift box. L'Atelier du Chocolat also offers rochers, shortbread, medals and chocolate plaques. A formidable address for gourmands!