Chocolat Foucher 200th anniversary

I discovered Chocolat Foucher the first time in 2008.

Then again In 2012 And many times since. But this fabulous, authentic French chocolate shop  has been around since 1819.

Last Thursday there was a  big 200th anniversary celebration. Champagne and banks of dark and milk chocolate were served. All you could eat.🥂🍫🥂🍫

Plus a new book on Foucher's history. Just inhale. I mostly abstained just nibbling the walnuts off the top of the bonbons (sinful I know but I've gone Keto).

I Love their chocolate by the way. They are le vrai chose/the real thing. The essence of French chocolates.

And their chocolate boxes and graphics are exquisite using charming designs by artists chosen by Caroline Foucher from the 1900's. The best gifts you could ever bring home. Where the Nespresso shop now stands on Rue du Bac, used to be where they roasted their cocoa beans. Beans-to-bar. Now its done outside Paris.

On leaving they generously gave us their beautiful new book (found in the 2 shops at Opera and rue du Bac) and a box of chocolates.

Course early next morning I wanted to inspect the box.

Let the tasting begin! I like to cut thin slices off each bonbon. Inhale. Enjoy slowly.

As someone who likes to complete things as quicky as possible this is what was left by 8 am. Bonjour Chocolates for breakfast! Does it get any better? Do visit FOUCHER at 134 rue du Bac if you want to step back in time and become 'a kid in a candy store' in Paris. Thanks for reading PB and please share with a friend. Receive Paris letters, maps, and watercolors in your own mailbox📮. Xxx from Paris 🐻🍫