Choco-Story Paris - The Chocolate Museum

1 Hour 30 Minutes

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Overview

Discover the story and secrets of chocolate with an entrance ticket to Choco-Story, the Gourmet Chocolate Museum in Paris. A treasure trove of all things chocolate, this fascinating museum charts the history of this delectable treat, from its use in the mystic rituals of the Olmecs, Aztec and Mayan civilisations to the indulgent treats displayed in Paris' luxury chocolatier shops. Treat your tastebuds to different chocolate offerings from the world, watch chocolate-making demonstrations, and upgrade to finish your visit with a delectable cup of rich, frothy hot chocolate.

1.5-hour self-guided tour of the Gourmet Chocolate Museum in Paris
Learn about the 4,000-year history of chocolate, from the Aztecs to today
Browse historical exhibits and watch chocolate-making demonstrations
All you can eat, tasting included (cup of chocolate at the end if option selected)
Kids, as choco-maniacs as grown-ups, have a special place in our Museum : an educational booklet with a treasure hunt (with PLAYMOBIL® characters) is free for children.Mini workshops are available on specific days (ask the desk upon arrival)

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Select your tour option when you make your booking. Then, make your own way to the Choco-Story Gourmet Chocolate Museum (Mus ee Gourmand du Chocolat) in central Paris. Show your ticket and head inside to explore the three floors of exhibits, displays and children's activities as you wish. Home to more than 1,000 original artifacts teamed with information panels in English, French and Spanish, the museum offers a captivating window into the evolution of chocolate through the ages.Stroll around the galleries, and trace the 4,000-year-old story of chocolate, from the discovery of the humble cocoa bean as an ingredient by the ancient Olmec peoples of South America. Learn how the Olmecs probably consumed chocolate as a drink from around 1,900 BC, and discover how it became a prized beverage of nobles, and part of the ceremonial rituals of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, before its use spread via trading routes to Europe and beyond.Enjoy the displays that illustrate the chocolate-making process through the centuries, and watch interactive demonstrations to see how contemporary chocolate is made enticingly shiny and smooth.Pause to taste different varieties of chocolate from around the world that have been made on site. Delight in the silkiness of Costa Rican chocolate, experience the melt-in-your-mouth fruitiness of Peruvian chocolate, savor the aromas of cocoa beans from Vanuatu and more. As you indulge, ease your calorie-counting conscience by learning about chocolate's proven health-giving benefits!Then, if you've upgraded, sit down to a deliciously rich cup of hot chocolate, the perfect finale to your visit. And before leaving, head for the museum shop to browse the array of books, souvenirs and chocolate treats, and perhaps buy some goodies - edible or non-edible - as reminders of your time here.Your experience then finishes when you exit the museum.

Choco-Story Paris - The Chocolate Museum

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