The Ateliers Gourmands
Create and enjoy
The Salon du Chocolat & de la Pâtisserie offers a unique experience through its Ateliers Gourmands. Here, you get to follow in the chefs’ footsteps, experiment, try things out, and create.
Guided by professionals, you’ll explore pastry and chocolate techniques, from preparation to tasting. Because here, learning is also a matter of taste. A gourmet, hands-on experience open to everyone.
New: Premium Workshops
This year, the Salon offers a selection of Premium Workshops, giving you the chance to engage directly with industry professionals and explore unique pairings with chocolate. The idea is to bring together chocolate and other products of the highest quality to reveal combinations that are as surprising as they are refined.
On the programme: the art of tasting, to learn how to decipher all the subtleties of chocolate, followed by three unique pairings with tea, cheese and perfume. Led by passionate experts, the flavours harmonise, the textures complement one another, and chocolate is revealed in a whole new light. Lasting 1½ hours, these small-group workshops invite you to awaken all your senses.
An immersive and educative experience
Ateliers Gourmands go beyond a traditional demonstration. They offer a hands-on, interactive introduction to pastry and chocolate-making techniques.
Among the experiences offered are an introduction to tasting exceptional chocolates to understand all their subtleties, or discovering the art of cake design—a true trend of the moment—which transforms every cake into a work of art.
These special moments allow everyone to move at their own pace, build confidence, and enjoy an experience that is as fun as it is educational.
Why book a chocolate workshop?
Choosing a workshop at the Salon du Chocolat means:
- Discovering the secrets of cocoa, from the bean to the final dessert.
- Creating your own treats and taking your creations home with you.
- Sharing a fun time with family, friends, or even on your own.
- Introducing children (ages 3 and up) to the magic of chocolate in a fun and safe environment.
- Honing your skills if you’re already passionate about baking or curious about new sweet trends.
- A sensory experience that awakens the senses and leaves you with fond memories.
What happens during the workshops?
- Duration: Sessions last 45 to 60 minutes and are suitable for all ages.
- Format: Small groups are formed to encourage interaction and personalized guidance.
- Take your creations home with you!
- Language: French.
Everything has been designed to offer a simple, accessible, and delightful immersion into the world of our workshops.