The best chocolatiers Midi-Toulousain

Place de l'Estrapade, in the Saint-Cyprien district, is a store that Toulousans love: gourmet, friendly and surprising. Gourmet, of course, because it's first and foremost a chocolatier. And friendly, because it's also a hot chocolate lounge! So take the time to savour a cup as you watch the master craftsmen at work in their workshop behind the glass roof. Surprisingly, Cacao Fages also features a gallery. A photo exhibition, you think? Not at all: chocolate sculptures are on display! Brothers Jérémy and Sylvain Fages are at the helm of this beautiful store, and will be delighted to welcome you with a smile and advise you on your purchases.

Yves Thuriès, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, is known throughout the world for his chocolate sweets. You will fall in love, melt and enjoy his crunchies, fondues in little jars, chocolates in candy or bars - special mention for the dark violet petals -, spreads, caramelized rochers, chocolate bars and lollipops... What happiness! And to get out of the ordinary, take home the house specialty, Le pastel, which is an amazing chocolate shell filled with blue ganache and powdered with powdered sugar.

Maison Castan was founded by René Castan in 1989. Claire Castan has now taken up the torch to perpetuate the tradition. The values passed on by this fine chocolate factory remain unchanged: quality products are carefully handcrafted to tantalize our taste buds! Specialties include Cabosse gingembre, Salidou, Coeur Provençal, Framboisissimo and even Toulousaine, with figs, honey and walnuts...

Founded in Lourdes in 1729 by apothecary Pailhasson, Chocolaterie Pailhasson is France's oldest chocolate house. As early as the ^19th century, its delicious creations charmed the imperial court of Napoleon III and attracted prestigious customers, including Pope Leo XIII and Empress Eugénie. The rigorous selection of the finest cocoa vintages and the exaltation of their unique flavors are at the heart of its heritage. This demand for quality endures, and the master chocolatiers continue to innovate, to satisfy and surprise gourmets.

Hervé Duthui awaits you at the Halles de St-Gaudens in his store designed as a chocolate bar. His cocoa creations are accompanied by explanations on the transformation from exceptional beans from South America, Africa or Asia. Signature products: praline rochers, St-Gaudens meringue-based pebbles..., limited or seasonal editions: chocolate bars such as D'Artagnan's prune-based ardor... or the sugar-free and lactose-free Aztek Squares.

We come here to heal our feelings with... chocolate. Its aromas mingle delicately with the scent of the dried flowers that adorn the boutique. A spirit of herbalist's shop, but where gourmandise is the first ingredient. Besides, cocoa is rich in magnesium and vitamin E, isn't it? Elegant boxes, illustrated by Maison Durand, founded in 1987, can be filled with your choice of 41 numbered chocolates with ganache infused with no colorants or essential oils. The confectionery section plays the nostalgia card with rochers, mendiants, fruit jellies... As for the bars, only pure cocoa of various origins, no almonds or hazelnuts.

Respected star of the cocoa world and voted Best Pâtissier-Chocolatier by the Pudlowski guide, Michel Belin reconciles quality and quantity with an immense choice of delights and incessant creations. It's hard to resist the show put on by this magician confectioner, who sends his inspired creations all over the world. In addition to the great classics, he concocts a multitude of original blends: feuillantines, orangettes, licorice ganaches and other bewitching flavors...

A renowned creative craftsman in L'Isle-Jourdain, Frédéric Ducauze expresses his formidable talent through increasingly tasty and innovative recipes. Passionate and imaginative, he selects rare cocoas to enhance their character: chocolates, pastries, confectionery, ice creams... are all handcrafted with noble raw materials and local products (strawberries, donkey milk, saffron, honey...). Take advantage of an exceptional opportunity to have a unique and original pièce montée made by this exceptional house.

Crowned best chocolatier in France in 2010, Xavier Berger is part of a prestigious line of craftsmen. Ambitious, he continues his daily quest for excellence and innovation. Born into a family of "meilleurs ouvriers de France", he continues to shine with his unique expertise and creativity. Concerned about the environment, he has chosen ecological and recyclable packaging. Dive into the gourmet world of this cocoa goldsmith to discover his unique creations.

Criollo, whose workshop has been based in Lanta since 2022, has two stores in Toulouse: Victor Hugo and Place St-Etienne. Lovers of chocolate and pure cocoa will appreciate the finesse of the small bites concocted by Jean-Pierre Dujon-Lombard and his colleagues. And you'll never get bored, as the menu changes with each new encounter and collaboration. Saveur de Quiberon, Fruit de Raguse, Délice de Justine or Souvenir d'enfance...

The town of Toulouse is fortunate to welcome one of the seven French shops of the master chocolate chocolate Lindt. You will discover in this boutique that, chocolate a space entirely dedicated to the greedy. You will, of course, find the main classics signed Lindt, but also many delicate innovations and avant. In Easter and Christmas, you will be able to propose products that you will not find anywhere else: chocolate decorations, limited edition tablets, box, fondue chocolate ready for use, papillotes, stuffed fabrics… In winter you will be able to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate made home, and in summer a tasty ice cream in Lindt chocolate. At the time of your arrival in the shop, a chocolate tasting is immediately offered!

Perhaps you have already visited the Chocolate Workshop in the city of Bayonne, for a beautiful immersive visit behind the scenes of these enchanting taste buds. You then know what gourmet delicacies await you in this shop near the Victor-Hugo market! If not, your Petit Futé warmly invites you to visit this shop/workshop. Side by side with rocks and other delicacies, chocolate leaves are made before your eyes, available in many varieties: dare to use Espelette chilli pepper chocolate! Perplexed by the choice? Ask for advice: the team, very friendly, is always ready to give you a taste of what you don't know.

The Pillon chocolate factory has been in business since 1967. Three generations of Toulousans have enjoyed its top-of-the-range chocolate collections, enhanced by a demanding selection of crus. The Pavé du Capitole, a Carupano dark ganache with Piedmont hazelnut praline and a few cubes of orange, is the city's signature chocolate. It has contributed to the house's reputation! Two downtown boutiques: rue Ozenne and rue d'Austerlitz. The good news is that they also serve as tea rooms. For gourmets living on the outskirts of Toulouse, four boutiques in Blagnac, Tournefeuille, Castanet and L'Union offer an identical range of delicacies.

The delicious specialties of this Auch artisan patisserie punctuate the seasons, including Easter cakes, Christmas logs and crowns of kings. Collongues is the only company to perpetuate the tradition of Auch brioche, flavored with vanilla and Armagnac. Breads and chocolates enjoy the same attention and success. Take advantage of your visit to Gascony to try the cornbread. The company has four stores in Auch, including one with a tea room at 4 and 6 rue Dessoles, in the historic center.

Welcome to the den of delights. That's how this artisan-chocolatier, who shares a first and last name with the famous philosopher, welcomes you. He's no stranger to all things gourmet. Entremets and pastries, confectionery, ice creams, sorbets and parfaits, and of course chocolates! The finest cocoa from all over the world! This craftsman will also create sweets and desserts to order for any event. An online boutique allows you to have your sweet treats and other pleasures of the palate delivered quickly.

This native of the region, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, is a true genius! He handles flavors with elegance and finesse, enchanting our taste buds with his constant quest for novelty. The praline cranberry chocolate bar, dark chocolate with Espelette chilli or violet are just a few examples of his originality. Individual chocolates, carefully arranged in ballotins, are the gift of choice. All production is guaranteed pure cocoa butter.

Does Cacao Fages ring a bell? It's probably because you already know the store in the Quartier St-Cyp. Here, the appointment is with Place Saint-Georges. Previously occupied by the Castan chocolatier, the boutique is part of a fine story of continuity. A palace of delights using the same codes as the parent company, l'Estrapade: a gallery of large-format sculptures made entirely of... chocolate! Animals, characters, nature - there's no shortage of inspiration. A wonderful second life for out-of-date chocolates. But most of all, you'll come for the delicious cocoa puffs and hot chocolate. So let yourself be tempted, guilt-free!

Pastry chef, chocolate maker and confectioner, Jean-Yves Alliot carries out his profession with passion, love and excellence by combining the best chocolate vintages in the world with quality local products. A great knight of the Confrérie de la Chocolatière, he received the "double bar of gold", "1 award" and the "jury's favourite prize" at the Paris Chocolate Festival for 4 of his chocolates, including the Verbena chocolate. Another speciality of Jean-Yves Alliot is the "Violon d'Ingres en chocolat".

Among the loggias of the Victor-Hugo market, De la Fève au Palais defines itself as a "globe-trotter of flavors". Also based on the outskirts of Toulouse, this artisan chocolatier creates hand-crafted products that bring back childhood memories: praline bears, cat's tongues and melt-in-your-mouth balls sit alongside classics such as mendiants, ganache bites and kirsch cherries. In homage to the pink city, discover the postcard bar, 100% dark chocolate with Capitole, Airbus, Saint-Sernin, Pont Neuf and the Languedoc cross in relief. All the symbols are there. A gift idea that will make an excellent souvenir of your stay.

Her first name is Elodie, but she preferred the second, Josepha, probably to better rhyme with chocolate, her passion. Settled in Castres since 2012, the young woman has made the city her cocoa expression ground. Queen of the bean, this complete artist plays with textures, colors, flavors, and offers all gourmands variations of choice. In her workshop, she explores and tries rare and precious mixtures, and even encourages learning through cooking courses adapted to all ages.