The best chocolatiers New Aquitaine

In the Lindt and Sprüngli factory store, you will be immersed in the wonderful world of chocolates. A discovery area explains in a few panels the steps involved in making the chocolates. You will also find the brand's specialties at factory prices and new products. Indeed, the store offers assortments reserved for export. Chocolates by weight, do-it-yourself assortments for gourmet compositions but also gift boxes, this great brand knows how to satisfy its followers with a know-how carried by passion.

This boutique has been part of Bayonne's finest family of artisan chocolatiers since 1854. Taken over by the Biraben family, Cazenave has become a benchmark in the Basque Country and beyond. Thanks to a rigorous selection of certified organic cocoa beans and a know-how that has become ancestral, the chocolate factory, which is also a renowned tea room, offers kanougas, spreads, tablets, assorted chocolates or homemade dark or milk chocolate bonbons, and tourons, one of its specialties.

This bakery and patisserie, located right in the heart of town, is a must for gourmets. The shop window is an irresistible invitation to come closer. You'll find viennoiseries, but above all pastries, including the inevitable puits d'amour, which has been delighting taste buds for over 40 years! This choux pastry, filled with crème pâtissière and topped with a crème brûlée glaze, is a delight. It's a pity, however, that the welcome lacks a smile and that the menu is subject to a high price tag.

More than a chocolate factory, Maison Saunion is THE house of chocolate in Bordeaux, a house that has been established for four generations on Cours Georges-Clemenceau. Thierry Lalet, nicknamed "Le petit Saunion" (the little Saunion), took over the torch of the family business in 1994, always with excellence. Refined shop, cosy welcome. On the shelves, a magnificent selection of fruit pulps, calissons, disguised fruit, and an irresistible range of chocolates: Montmorency, truffles, Guinettes, Clemenceau (rum-candied cherry coated with milk chocolate) as well as the must-eat Gallien de Bordeaux, the oldest chocolate from Saunion with a nougatine shell, almond heart from Provence and hazelnuts from Lot-et-Garonne. Great refinement and the promise of exquisite gourmet moments. In the summer, lovers of sweet treats can enjoy ice-cream in cones or jars sold in a very retro trolley.

Pascal Moustirats began as an apprentice pastry chef at Heynard, before moving to Paris to apprentice as a chocolatier at Robert Linxe's La Maison du Chocolat. He then spent 3 years at Ladurée before returning to the Basque Country. Bonbons de chocolat, ganaches, pralines and numerous chocolates à croquer make up Pascal's Noir range. He also offers bars of different percentages and origins. 3 stores now with tea room between Bayonne and Hasparren.

Artisan chocolatier Puyodebat is a benchmark in the small world of Basque chocolatiers. Between Cambo-les-Bains, Biarritz and the Art Deco-style store in Bayonne, you'll find the praline specialty: the Craquinette, so good you'll want to have one every time. You'll also find other must-try creations: mendiants, rocailles, aiguillettes au piment... and grand cru chocolates: napolitains, dark chocolate ganaches... Upstairs, you'll find the Salon de Chocolat, where you can enjoy a sublime hot chocolate.

If you like chocolate, you will find here an ideal place to relax. Located in the commercial area of Angoulins, this boutique offers the products of a family company specializing in chocolate for 30 years. We appreciate the friendly welcome and the possibility to find a wide range - several hundred references: crunchy, crispy, fruity, truffles… There are all tastes! A few examples to make you want to: Crispy caramel, Rocs to almonds on black beggars. Futed, we can get gift ideas that will delight gourmets.

A staple of Basque delicacies, it has been delighting generations of gourmets since 1946. You'll find classic regional chocolates such as Rocher de Biarritz, Touron Basque, Calissons and cocoa powder... In winter, truffettes are on offer, and all year round, chocolate lollipops, tablettes and caramels are on the menu. A house also renowned for its pastries. Gâteau basque, millefeuille, Saint-Honoré, fruit tarts, baba au rhum, etc... a difficult choice, with a range of creations to choose from.

With a grandfather and uncle who were bakers, and a father and brother who were pastry chefs, Denis Daubos always knew that he too would become a pastry chef. It was during his military service in 1980 that he seized the opportunity to become the Minister of Defense's pastry chef, before handing over to Pierre Hermé. What a career! In Mont-de-Marsan, only he can offer you chocolates and pastries flavored with Armagnac and local Grand Cru. He's also known for his delicious marshmallow bears with pear, coconut and mulled wine...

This Belgian brand is no longer present! 100% pure cocoa butter and winning trio! Whether black, white or white, all Léonidas chocolates are small gourmandise jewelry, beautiful and good… This boutique in the city centre offers the entire palette and all the shelves of the house in different formats. Beggars or guinettes, as usual at Léonidas, you can add your own ballotin.

Guinette with Armagnac and Morello cherry with kirsch are the chocolate factory's oldest products. They combine fresh fruit and selected liqueur in a dark chocolate coating. A nod to wine, of course, with Sarments du Médoc, fine chocolate twigs enhanced with sweet perfumes (blackcurrant-basil, mint, orange...). Other specialties include Perles du Médoc, grapes macerated in a peach and apricot syrup, coated in dark chocolate, or delicious chocolate bars combining pleasure and refinement. A real delight!

The capital of the Basque Country has also been the French City of Chocolate since the 17th century. L'Atelier du Chocolat, since 1951, has been one of its prestigious ambassadors, renowned for its rigorous selection of the world's finest beans, and for its recognized expertise in handcrafted creations. This Bayonne boutique, like the 5 others in the Basque Country, offers all the expertise of master craftsmen. Bouquets de Chocolat®, chocolate spreads, boxes of chocolates for special occasions, organic chocolates to treat yourself too!

The Huvelin family business has been shining with its creations since 1963. A total of 59 types of chocolate bonbons, bouchées, tablettes, "carrés origines", pralines, ganaches and a hint of Pamplie salted butter, all prepared by hand. The establishment also works with the emblematic angelica, in its candied version, in jams, compotes and liqueurs obtained by maceration. What can I say? Oh yes, it's a Niort landmark: a visit is a must!

This artisanal chocolate-maker has been perpetuating the great French tradition of pure cocoa butter for three generations. Come and share the passion of excellence through an extraordinary journey in the méandres of the cocoa river. You will discover the wonderful world of chocolate under the master, Jean-Louis Boutouyrie, who will propose unexpected tastings. You will surely let yourself be seduced by the Rocks of the Diège, the speciality of the house, the galette galette and the Treipaîs this typical cake Limousin.

WE: 2 artisan chocolatier-biscuit maker-glazier-cook... for 10 years! Mathilde and Guillaume, 2 enthusiasts of taste and chocolate, combine their know-how to create dark and milk chocolate bars, P'tit Basque praline-hazelnut bites, caramel spreads, marshmallow bear paws, etc., from their Arcangues lab, to the delight of gourmets/gourmands. And grandmother's jams, apricot and strawberry. You can also try the house specialty, iced Basque cake, all from their little boutique-counter in Biarritz.

Chocolaterie Laia has opened its^2nd boutique in Ossès, which already boasts a number of fine local artisanal brands. It is one of the last artisanal chocolate factories in the region, working the cocoa bean to master every stage of its transformation into chocolate, from roasting to grinding and conching. The production of chocolate bars - from Peru, Ecuador...-, ballotins, bite-sized chocolates, spreads... Exceptional chocolates with no added oil. Rendezvous atfor a chocolate break, or sample our homemade ice creams in summer.

On the banks of the Tardoire, at the foot of the Château de La Rochefoucauld, the Chocolaterie d'Antan is a place that transports you into a flood of colors and fragrances around chocolate. On the one hand, fancy boxes, mugs and cups, and on the other, the power of chocolate in all its forms. Here, chocolate is worked raw, 100% pure cocoa butter with 72% concentration of beans. In the boutique, you'll find both the great classics and original creations. The passion and expertise of these artisan chocolatiers have made them a name in the industry.

Attention all chocolate lovers! Hugues Gaudet has not one, but 2 boutiques, or rather a 100% chocolate workshop. Here, you won't find any pastries, but chocolates in bulk or in boxes, snacks, beggars and numerous chocolate bars, including for diabetics. You'll love the chocolate ball that melts in contact with hot milk, releasing a marshmallow teddy bear, the Dax bullring medal to take home as a souvenir, and the P'tit Landais ball cone. Snacks are also available.

Ttotte (pronounced "tiotié", Joseph in Basque) and Stéphanie run this pretty chocolate shop under the arcades of the Splendid. The Maître Artisan Chocolatier, who cut his teeth at the prestigious Maison Pariès, has even opened a second store, La Fabrique de Ttotte, in Saint-Geours-de-Maremne. Specialities include: peanut tuiles, orangettes, chocolate chouchous, croq'maïs... And l'Or de Ttotte, a dark chocolate made from a blend of beans from Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela, combined with the texture of South American brown sugar.

This craftsman, whose workshops can be visited in Espelette, perpetuates a chocolate-making tradition that began over 400 years ago in the Basque country. Since then, Espelette chillies, cherries, Izarra Vert and Salies-de-Béarn salt have been blended with pure cocoa butter chocolate to create new flavours. Chocolate is treated with exceptional care, combined with the aromas of the South-West region. Here, it's all made-to-measure, as you can compose your own ballotin or "paniers garnis"... Intensity and authenticity make Maison Antton an address not to be missed!

This chocolate shop is located in the heart of the market district, just a few steps from the Halles. After filling your shopping bag with fresh produce, it's a great opportunity to indulge in a few delicacies. Before you enter, take a look at the shop window, which is always well-maintained and sure to make your mouth water. For 15 years, this master chocolatier's boutique has been delighting the taste buds of the people of La Rochelle. Our sales staff will be delighted to guide you through this world of chocolate bars, bonbons and bites.

Notice to food lovers! This address is reserved for you. Just a step away from the central market, the place is easy to access and it gives resolutely desire to stop. Laurent, a true craftsman, has been working here for many years. The least we can say is that this chocolate maker has a solid experience, more than 20 years, acquired in famous Parisian houses. Everything here invites you to awaken your taste buds, from the fragrances to the colorful macaroons with their multiple flavors, and the chocolates that are both balanced and powerful.

This store is almost a secret as it is well hidden under the arcades. However, it is located in the heart of downtown, a few steps from the Old Port. Even before entering this exceptional chocolate shop, take the time to admire the colorful window display. The welcome is pleasant, the advice wise on the chocolates made by Thomas Pontacq, a true craftsman who chooses quality ingredients. Pavé, bars and the inevitable madeleines will make you melt with pleasure. Futé, a new store in Aytré.

Maison Antton, artisan chocolatier, has its workshop in Espelette. The chocolate is made using traditional methods, combining the aromas of the South-West region. To delight your taste buds, you'll find a wide range of ganaches, pralines, tablettes and a selection of cookies in the Urrugne boutique. Discover chocolates that sing of the South-West: with Espelette chilli, Izarra, Salies-de-Béarn salt... Tailor-made, with a wide choice of boxes, gift sets and gourmet baskets to choose from. Simply irresistible!

Both Biarritz and Bayonne are full of chocolate nuggets. Maison Gaborit, located in the Docks district, a place already well known for its concentration of craftsmen (baker, delicatessen owner, florist, etc.) is one of these jewels, with creations worthy of works of art! We even hesitate to taste them, so original are these compositions, all year round. World chocolate champion, our artist chocolatier is constantly inventing new pieces and recipes of exceptional chocolates and pralines, for Easter, Christmas or your family events.

Here you are in France's first Diogo Vaz boutique, whose name echoes the cocoa bean plantation in Sao Tomé in the Gulf of Guinea (where the chocolate is directly produced). Taste this excellent raw material in a variety of forms and flavors: breakable slabs, hazelnuts, dark chocolate bars, cocoa nibs, cocoa nibs... all products that will make you melt. You'll also want to try the pastries made with Diogo Vaz chocolate and the artisanal ice creams, which can be eaten on site, in the dining room or on the terrace. A real treat!

In addition to his apprenticeship in the family patisserie, David Lemée has almost 20 years' experience. After Granville, Rennes, Valence and Saint-Sever, he set up his laboratory in Serres-Gaston en Chalosse. Here, he works with Valrhona chocolate, particularly the grands crus. In the area, he doesn't go unnoticed. For chef Michel Guérard, he created an armagnac-verbena-lime chocolate. Ballotins, bars, spreads and ice creams can be found at the main markets, farmers' markets, Christmas markets and in various retail outlets.

From cocoa beans to chocolate bars, spreads and chocolate powders made in the store and in front of us, it's not common to discover the savoir-faire of our chocolatiers Ronan, maître chocolatier, and Cyril, chocolatier, who have set up shop in the typical district of Petit Bayonne. In just a short space of time, they have made their mark in the world of prestige chocolatiers in the Basque Country. A fine example of success since the creation of the workshop and boutiques.

Does your mom dream of a Vuitton bag, but you can't afford to give it to her? Keep her happy with a copy in 70% cocoa dark chocolate. And if you want to surprise your friends, present them with an assortment of white, dark and milk chocolate cannelés, filled with melting caramel, rum and vanilla. They're crunchy on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth on the inside. Original and delicious! All these delicacies are examples of the talent of Sébastien Audevard, chocolatier by profession and chocolate sculptor. Not only beautiful, but also of the highest quality.

Since 1951, this famous name in chocolate has been delighting our taste buds with original, hand-crafted creations. It is one of the world's leading chocolate ambassadors, with 35 stores across France, including 6 in the Basque Country. This island of delicacies is the perfect showcase in the heart of the BAB2 shopping mall. Here you'll find a rigorous selection of the finest cocoa beans and the famous bouquets de chocolat®, bars, spreads, boxes and boxes of chocolates to give as gifts or enjoy at home.

Xavier Berger trained at the school of excellence. He left the family home and the emblematic Royalty in Tarbes to open his own store in Pau with his wife Marlene. The famous chocolate maker, best chocolate maker of France 2010, offers the range of his specialties, sticks, tuiles or cookies. You also have a nice choice of bars stamped XB. He always tries to innovate and to imagine new associations of flavors and products to answer his quest for perfection. You will inevitably find a creation which will correspond perfectly to your greediness. He also has a store in Tarbes. Beautiful case and beautiful palette to discover.

Garderes is a new-generation chocolate factory located in the commune of Idron. Founded in 2017 by Paul Gardères, it combines traditional know-how and modern creativity to offer unique chocolate experiences. Paul Garderes' passion is present in all his work to create exceptional chocolates. His creations boldly combine classic flavors with innovative combinations, awakening the taste buds of even the most demanding chocolate lovers. The Garderes chocolate factory is an unmissable destination for all gourmets in search of refined taste sensations in a contemporary and welcoming setting.

Recently relocated to its new premises in Lons, the Lukas chocolate factory is enjoying a well-deserved reputation. The chocolates are well-balanced, not too sweet (not to mention the range of sugar-free chocolates, which deserves a mention), gourmet and well-presented. Lukas offers several ranges, from traditional varieties that don't age (praliné, ganache, caramel, marzipan), to a premium range with refined textures and flavors, as well as a range of chocolate specialties (orangettes, granits, mendiants, etc.) and dragees for special occasions (christenings, weddings) and confectionery.

Chocolate lovers, don't hesitate to enter this factory. The promise is written on the façade: to offer products from the plantation to the bar! This is where Jean-Vincent Houdelette works, a passionate craftsman who creates his own recipes using cocoa beans from his family's plantation in the Dominican Republic. The result is delicious, as evidenced by the cocoa nibs and tablets beautifully wrapped in colorful packets, which reveal so much flavor from the very first bite. The family business controls the entire production chain, carefully selecting its ingredients and developing each recipe without adding preservatives.

This chocolate maker and confectioner, well known for having given birth to the Salon du chocolat, which remains a great gourmet success in the town just before the end of the year celebrations. He plays his talent at the highest level, recognized by both customers and professionals. This master craftsman creates desserts based on chocolate, fruit mousse and creams of great finesse and always does his best for the holidays, especially chocolate subjects that delight children and adults at Easter. The galettes of the kings and Christmas logs are also very good, in short it is always a celebration!

This shop, located right in the heart of the city, is a well-known address for the people of La Rochelle. And all you have to do is approach the shop window, which is always well-maintained, to find out why. It features chocolates from a French brand that needs no introduction! You'll find a wide range to please the whole family: dark or milk chocolate ganache, praline, melting Gianduja... there's something for every taste. You can also indulge yourself with snack foods and the inevitable gummy bears, available in a range of flavors!

Ah, the Gâtinettes from Chocolats et délices du Poitou! A delicious blend of honeyed flaked almonds coated in chocolate. A delicacy to be savored at once, to be found in the stores of Poitou producers and in the incredible chocolate factory of Azay-sur-Thouet: a small artisanal store where chocolate and butter cakes flow freely and in all forms. The illusion is perfect for crottins and chocolate sausages. Gourmets beware.

Thanks to a rigorous selection of cocoa beans, Ttotte has developed a chocolate of the origins; a unique chocolate, dark with character! The shop in Saint-Geours-de-Maremne is an opportunity to discover its taste tree. It is an educational tool with 12 different chocolates to help you find the chocolate that suits you. And among the specialities: Chouchous (caramelised peanuts with chocolate), Tarte gasconne (a mixture of almonds and roasted pine nuts), Croq'Maïs (a rustic shortbread with traditional corn polenta)...

David Capy, Compagnon du devoir du Tour de France is also Meilleur ouvrier de France. After several years spent at Valrhona, he created his own shop and thus fulfilled his dream. His sweets are themed: fruity, chocolate and praline and timeless. One of our favourites is the Yuz', a creamy yuzu heart accompanied by a strawberry coulis and a creamy mousse lightly flavoured with yuzu. The whole is topped with a strawberry coulis flavoured with poppy flower and rests on an almond biscuit with its crispness... a marvel.

L'Atelier du Chocolat has been an ambassador of taste and craftsmanship since 1951. Chocolate has been part of the gastronomic landscape of the Basque Country and its culinary traditions since the ^17th century, with Bayonne being the French City of Chocolate. This boutique, like the 5 others in the Basque Country (35 in total in France), offers a wide variety of chocolates in all their splendor. Bouquets de Chocolat®, chocolate spreads, gift boxes and gift sets, as well as a range of organic chocolates.

Self-taught and passionate about chocolate, Virginie, the founder, invented her own chocolate, which led her to discover plantations in Costa Rica, Vietnam, Mexico... in all, a dozen producing countries supply the world's finest cocoas. From her workshop in Tarnos, our chocolatière creates a multitude of combinations that can be found in her chocolate cellar, as well as creations by other artisan chocolatiers in the heart of Bayonne. Welcome to our cellar of chocolates, an invitation to travel and savour.