The best chocolatiers Ardèche

This master chocolatier delights us with a whole range of pralines. On the creative side, you will find chocolates with kalamansi, an Asian citrus fruit, but also with verbena, Earl Grey flavour or organic chestnut honey from the Ardèche, homemade spreads to treat children, cakes. He also offers marrons glacés, spreads, cakes but also fruit jellies... A delight! Why deprive yourself of such a craft of excellence to thumb your nose at industrial chocolate makers? This is a real religion for gourmets.

After several decades in Prévenchères, in Lozère, Jean-Claude Briet settled in Ardèche. His catalog includes no less than 150 chocolates, each one more delicious than the next. Jean-Claude Briet is not only an alchemist of taste, but also a chocolate sculptor. His creations are works of art and all 100% pure cocoa butter. Under his big wooden spoon and his little gouges are born divine sweets. You are bound to find one to your taste. Apothecary, Ardéchoise, spices, fruits, overseas... The choice of flavors.

An essential gourmet break in Aubenas, Pierre Chauvet's store delights Albenassiens and visitors alike. Recognized in 2015 as one of France's top 100 pastry chocolatiers, he embellishes his creations with products from the Ardèche region, favoring fresh ingredients. His Carrés feuilletés, his Coeur de nougat and his delicious Folies de l'Ardèche are a big hit... Homemade ice creams made with fresh Ardèche milk are a delight.

On the fringes of the Béatrix house, Guillaume Cerdini creates chocolates and macaroons with exceptional flavours, daring to make daring mixtures without denying his classics. His shop in Vals is like a showroom where the seasonal collections are presented, to be tasted on the spot or to take away. From ganaches to macaroons, including cassates, delicious Italian-style ice creams, a journey for the taste buds and a gourmet address not to be missed in Vals! Dare to try the mango/citronella, violin de Borée or truffle macaroons, and the blueberry coated with chocolate.

It is the temple of the macaroon and the chocolate! Didier Laurent is a renowned pastry chef and chocolatier. His collection of homemade chocolates is a delight for the gourmets. In summer, it is here that one comes to seek an ice cream and all the year of the macaroons of exception, stones of Volane or a pastry of quality. The products are made as often as possible with local products (cream, milk, fruit, chestnuts...) and following the seasons. Pastry classes from 12 years old.

Ah his seasonal strawberry tarts! This patissier delights us with his entremets, cakes, ice creams, macaroons and Ardèche specialties. Add to this his collection of classic fine chocolates. These include Délice de l'Eyrieux (almond cookie, vine peach mousse, apricot mousse and coulis, diced peaches), Ardèche (almond cookie, chestnut mousse and blueberry coulis), lemon meringue, walnut and pear tarts. But also chocolate bars, drinks, sweet and savoury petits fours, pâté en croûte, pan-bagnat, focaccia, salads...

The talented Guillaume Cerdini has made a name for himself in chocolate. This is his second boutique - the first is in Vals-les-Bains - run by his wife Élodie. The selection of chocolates is just as comprehensive as in Vals, and you'll find all the products that come out of the spa town's workshop. Chocolates, macaroons, vacherins, as well as seasonal specialties for the festive season. In summer, tables are placed outside to enjoy the delicious ice creams.