Lille: Guided tour of a chocolate factory｜France

Discover all the stages of making a specialty chocolate, from the cocoa bean to the bar. During this immersive tour, explore a rare craft and end with a guided food tasting that will awaken all your senses.

Workshop schedule:

• Front desk: Learn about the history of the factory, the values of its founders, and the commitments that make this ethical and responsible chocolate unique.

• Tour of the factory: Enter the production workshops and observe each stage of chocolate production, from the sorting of the cocoa beans to roasting, grinding on granite wheels, and tempering.

• Understanding the bean-to-bar expertise: learn how each processing step influences the aromas of the chocolate and discover the specificities of an expertise mastered by a minority of chocolatiers.

• Guided food tasting: Learn the basics of tasting specialty chocolates and other artisanal delicacies. Observe the colors, appreciate the textures, and discover the aromatic profiles of several cocoa origins.

• Discussions with the team: Enjoy a friendly moment to ask any questions you have and deepen your knowledge of cocoa, terroirs, and chocolate making.

At the end of this immersive experience, you will leave with a better understanding of specialty chocolate and the keys to appreciating the full aromatic richness of cocoa.