People’s sweetest delight, chocolate has been around for ages. However, only some places in the world are known to be the best. Decide to visit them and try out unique flavors; prepare to be dazzled their aroma and experience such genuine pleasure. Below you’ll discover 5 of the world’s most appreciate chocolate destinations.
Brussels, Belgium – Brussels is without a doubt a chocolate kingdom. With over 12 factories and 16 museums, such sweet paradise certainly deserves a visit. Out of the 2,000 shops, tourists will find at every street corner a chocolate boutique; the array of choices will endow everyone with the finest tastes. Godiva and Leonidas are just 2 of the most powerful brands in the world. Some of the best chocolate shops are Mary- a brand found in 1942, Zaabar, Neuhaus and Pierre Marcolini, among numerous others. In Brussels, chocolate is more than just a sweet pleasure, it is the perfect approach to discover the city. Photo By: makiko melange
Zurich, Switzerland – Unlike other countries, Switzerland has some of the most famous chocolate factories in the world. Names like Toblerone, Cailler-Nestle, Treuscher, Lindt and Sprungli are known by everyone. Thus, for real fans some companies even give away chocolate trips. “The Swiss Chocolate Train” offers the perfect opportunity to experience the taste of such powerful sweet. Those interested will depart from Montreux, and they will pay an extended visit to Cailler-Nestle factory. Make your visit to Zurich memorable and decide to step for a few hours on the land of chocolate. Photo By: mfotinakis
Cologne, Germany – Recognized as the official capital of chocolate, Cologne is the residence of Stollwerck Chocolate Company, the main supplier of USA. Hence, over the years the entire factory has turned into a museum where the array of tastes, colors and shapes are endless. Hence, for visitors there is also a chocolate fountain to benefit from. Decide to pay a visit to such wonderland and turn your day into a real retreat. While traveling around the factory, tourists will also find out the amazing history of chocolate and what made it so appreciated. Photo By: Ichiro Matsuura
Tain L’Hermitage, France – Located a few minutes from Lyon, Tain L’Hermitage features the home of Valrhona, a world renowned chocolate variety. For those interested, at the Valrhona Ecole du Grand Chocolat visitors will be able to watch how the dessert is made. Furthermore, the store has catering services, and fans can even stay and learn how to make various assortments of cakes. And since France is the world’s most romantic countries, its chocolate diversity will certainly impress everyone. Photo By: snapper1999
Villajoyosa, Spain – Sometimes, the inhabitants even call it “Chocolate City” because of its 18th century past in the industry of such amazing dessert. The main producer of the community is Valor, founded in 1881 and still growing extremely fast today. Apart form great chocolate museums, Villajoyosa produces various local assortments suitable and appreciated by every tourist who wants to taste something new and fascinating. Some other amazing shops to buy chocolate are Mokafe, Chocolates Clavileno, Siroco, Chocolates Perez, and Jose Vinache Soriano. Photo By: Rick Gould
