A Chocolate-Lover’s Paradise at Paris, London and Bruges Hotels

Love chocolate and need inspiration for your next holiday? Theme it around chocolate and truly indulge in European cities. Bruges, Paris and London all offer unique chocolate shops and experiences that are sure to tantilise your taste buds. Plus, you have the perfect excuse to eat that extra truffle – you’re on holiday!



Bruges, Belgium: The World’s Chocolate Capital,



That’s right, Bruges is often cited as the capital of chocolate and once you’ve visited, you will understand why. On your holiday start with a stroll around the Christmas market whilst sipping rich Belgian hot chocolate. There are at least 50 different chocolate boutiques dotted around this small city so you won’t have a hard time picking up some gifts or treating yourself. Then head to Choco Story, the Chocolate Museum, where you can learn all about the history and origins of the cocoa bean and how it was transformed into the delicious form of chocolate that we’re familiar with today. After a long day of chocolate-themed fun (and eating) don’t forget to enjoy the chocolate upon your pillow at one of the many Bruges hotels.



Paris, France: Haute Chocolatiers,



While highly acclaimed for its fashion, Paris can also boast some of the finest chocolates and chocolatiers in the world. If you’re a fan of the Ferrero Rocher march yourself right over to Patrick Roger’s shop. It’s located in St Germain, one where you’ll find plenty of specialty chocolate shops and a number of Paris hotels. His highly-acclaimed rocher can only be described as heavenly. If you shy away from the bitterness of dark chocolate, you’ll feel like a kid in a candy shop (almost literally) at La Maison du Chocolat. Their confections are never made with more than 65% cocoa but you can rest assured it’s still top quality ingredients. However if you want to experience chocolate at its finest, there is no better way to do it then with a sweet treat from Pierre Hermé. Here you can indulge in the finest "Death by Chocolate", made by the man who is arguably the world’s most celebrated pastry chef.



London, England: For the Total Chocolate Experience,



There are plenty of places to eat chocolate in London, but the city’s affair with the delicious stuff doesn’t stop there. If you need a fast fix, in every shape and form, head to the Harrods Chocolate Bar and enjoy chocolate fountains, fondues and rich chocolate drinks. True chocolate aficionados looking for a hands-on experience can get their hands dirty at one of the many chocolate courses on offer. Whether you want to learn the art of making the perfect truffle or create an edible chocolate painting there is a course sure to make Willy Wonka jealous. If you want to treat more than just your taste buds to chocolate bliss, check in at London hotels which offer chocolate spa experiences. At Threadneedles Hotel, located in the City, you can dip your body in oils mixed with chocolate and cocoa butter – though it’s sure to inspire some cravings!