Visit These 5 Cities For The World’s Best Chocolate Experience – News18
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Do you want to experience the world’s best chocolates? These 5 cities are the perfect places to go. Find out more.
Belgium is known to have the world’s best chocolates.
Chocolate cravings are real and they can affect your mood. Many aren’t aware that chocolate is not a misnomer; in its original form, cocoa powder was a bitter liquid until Europeans discovered it, modified it by adding sugar, and created what is now known as chocolate.
Meanwhile, are you a chocolate lover and want to indulge your sweet tooth in the world’s best chocolate-loving countries? Here are these cities that you must visit to satisfy your cravings.
Bruges, Belgium
Also known as the Chocolate Capital of the Flanders region, Bruges can be considered a true chocolate laboratory. This beautiful city is also home to over 50 enthusiastic chocolatiers. Visit Choco-Story, a museum two minutes from Bruges’ main square, to learn everything there is to know about chocolate in the city. The Chocolate Line, Chocoladehuisje, Pralinette and The Old Chocolate House are some of the best places to try.
Paris, France
Paris is one of the most favourite cities for travel in the world. However, many still aren’t aware of the tastiest and mouth-watering chocolates found in the city. Talking about its iconic history, Anne of Austria, King Louis XIII’s 14-year-old future wife, gave chocolate to him as a present. chocolate arrived in France in this manner, presented in a chest as a priceless gift. It was a costly, exotic, aphrodisiac, and practically a recreational drug back then. Pierre Herme, Patrick Roger, La Maison du Chocolat, Debauve & Gallais and Pierre Marcolini are some of the best stores.
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels is a dream city for chocolate lovers. It’s full of chocolate shops, renowned chocolate makers and tasty classic chocolate dishes. Although chocolate was brought to Belgium as early as the 17th century, it became widely popular in the 19th century. The first Belgian chocolate is credited to pharmacist Jean Neuhaus. On the other hand, in 1912, the praline also came in buzz. Neuhaus, Wittamer, Pierre Marcolini, Laurent Gerbaud, Artisan Chocolatier Mary and Frederic Blondeel are some of the best stores.
Turin, Italy
Truin is known to be the cultural centre in northern Italy. It is also popular for having the best chocolates. According to history, Duke Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy celebrated the move of the Ducal Capital from Chambéry to Turin in 1560 by serving hot cocoa. Turin continues to reinvent its chocolate heritage, starting with the invention of the Bicerin, a beverage made of coffee, cocoa, hard chocolate and milk cream. Caffarel, Guido Gobino Turin, Venchi and Peyrano, Giordano are some of the best shops.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is not just the capital city of Austria but is also popular for its savoury desserts. The history of excellent chocolate in Vienna dates back to the Habsburg Empire when the Austrian capital’s artisan chocolates were a sought-after luxury. The Imperial Court spent roughly the same amount of money on chocolate and beer in the middle of the 18th century. Franz Sacher invented the Sachertorte in 1832. It was a cake that was extremely sweet, extravagant, and chock-full of chocolate. Schoko Company, Bonbons Neubaugasse, Lindt and Heindi are some of the best places to try Sachertorte.
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