Discovery areas - Paris
“Signatures” Pavilion
Custom creations, tea-time-style tastings, exclusive encounters with iconic chefs, electrifying DJ sets… The “Signatures” Pavilion offers a truly exceptional experience, combining high-end tastings with a warm, welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of the Salon.
The ELLES area: creativity through a woman’s eyes
Whether they are entrepreneurs, chocolatiers, pastry chefs or designers, women are the driving force behind the sector’s growth and development. The Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie has dedicated a space to them, to celebrate their talent and female entrepreneurship.
Bean-to-bar chocolate, fortune cookies, hand-shaped shortbread, fine chocolates… The exhibitors in the ELLES area share their passionate, gourmet world, reflecting the diversity of their backgrounds and expertise. Come and meet MonChoco, A Typica, Cachoteries & Co, Poupette Biscuits, Chocolat d’Espérance and Giace Paris.
Cocoa-Producing Countries
Cocoa Destination: a journey to the roots of chocolate
The Salon du Chocolat Paris offers a rare opportunity to connect with the world’s cocoa producers – the true guardians of chocolate’s origins.
Travelling from across the globe, they gather to share their expertise and reveal the secrets of this precious bean. Through authentic exchanges, visitors discover the richness and diversity of cocoa: unique terroirs, traditional cultivation methods, and fermentation techniques that shape the aromatic complexity of chocolate.
This space highlights the fascinating journey of transformation from cocoa pod to the early stages of chocolate making – a sensory exploration through plantations and the people who cultivate this gourmet treasure. By the end of the visit, chocolate will (almost) hold no more secrets.