The Secret of French Chocolate

From the humble bean to the final delectable bite

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Bayonne Chocolate shop - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• The Secret of French Chocolate

• Experience: - Hop on and off in Paris

• Around The Web: - The History of France's 'Chocolate Sisters': Inside the Monastic Life of a 160-Year-Old Religious Community, Paris throws one last party for Summer Olympic Games, Top Ten Places to Visit in Lorraine and more

• From Social Media - Paris Arc de Triomphe (Triumphal Arch) in Chaps Elysees at sunset, Paris, France...

• Mange - How To Make French Hot Chocolate At Home

• Xtra - We Tried 5 of the Best Chocolate Shops in Paris

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The Secret of French Chocolate

Listen to the rainforest rustling, smell the scent of hot chocolate, munch a melting square—at Bayonne's "L'Atelier du Chocolat," all the senses wake up for a single trip behind the scenes of an ancestral craft.

From the bean to the final bite, follow the fabulous epic of the transformation of cocoa into its most unusual variants, step by step, like with the iconic "Bouquet de Chocolat," a symbol of the intersection between food and art, and of the inventiveness of this historic artisan in France's chocolate capital!

Cocoa pods - Shutterstock

Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

Make sightseeing in the French capital easy with a Big Bus tour of Paris. Enjoy the convenience of hop-on hop-off access at any stop along the route, and soak in the views from an open-top, double-decker bus. See sights like the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge cabaret club, and the iconic Eiffel Tower as you listen to informative audio-commentary, available in various languages.

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Around The Web

The History of France's 'Chocolate Sisters': Inside the Monastic Life of a 160-Year-Old Religious Community

Located in the Maritimes-Alpes - north of Nice - this Cistercian abbey is home to 14 sisters, also known in the region as the "chocolate sisters...

Paris throws one last party for Summer Olympic Games

France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies.

Carol Drinkwater and Her Love of Shopping in French Markets

Easy access to beautiful provençal markets with stalls bulging with fresh produce makes meal-planning that much easier on the farm for Carol

Stroll through Provence's lavender fields, France

These fields transform into a breathtaking sea of purple from June to August, offering a spectacular view that draws visitors from across the globe.

60 km from Paris, this commune has a church carved out of a cliff.

Among our favorite villages in Île-de-France, this commune nestled in the Val-d’Oise is not only charming, but boasts an unusual feature. Indeed, in Haute-Isle, the point of interest that makes the town shine thro...

THE MAZARINE LIBRARY, is the oldest Public Library in France

The Bibliothèque Mazarine is France's oldest public library, and certainly one of its most beautiful. Open to all as part of the Institut de France, it's a cultural and heritage gem well worth a visit.

Top Ten Places to Visit in Lorraine

Travelling to Lorraine in France reveals a region brimming with historical, cultural, and natural treasures. The area's allure lies in its mix of medieval towns, impressive castles, and scenic countryside. Lorraine's culinary heritage, highlighted by the famed quiche Lorraine, adds to its charm.

The region's historical depth is underscored by its role in European conflicts, enhancing its rich narrative. Visitors are treated to a captivating blend of picturesque landscapes and historical intrigue.

St Stephen's cathedral, cathédrale saint Étienne Toul France - Shutterstock

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From Social Media

Paris Arc de Triomphe (Triumphal Arch) in Chaps Elysees at sunset, Paris, France

Mange

How To Make French Hot Chocolate At Home

Xtra

We Tried 5 of the Best Chocolate Shops in Paris

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