Valentine's Day; say it with chocolates!
Publish on Wednesday, 1 February 2017 in Flavors and Gastronomy
Valentine's Day provides the perfect excuse for indulgence for two, and in Paris you’ll find gourmet pleasures that will be difficult to resist... The Hotel Convention Montparnasse invites you to succumb to sinful temptation with the most romantic chocolate creations the capital has to offer. Give chocolates to the special person in your life or simply treat yourself... The chocolatiers of Paris have surpassed themselves this year and will astonish you! Here is our pick of the best.
The ‘Instants Volés’ collection by Nicolas Cloiseau from the Maison du Chocolat
This Valentine's collection draws you into the delights of Parisian life with four chocolate creations inspired by very special Parisian moments. ‘Café gourmand’, ‘Des fleurs juste pour le plaisir’, ‘Paris secret à l'abri des regards’ and ‘Cocktail chic de fin de journée’ are all gourmet creations with mysterious names. We will leave you the pleasure of discovering their meanings when you taste them.
The Miss Koeur by Christophe Michalak
A true gentleman, Christophe Michalak has created a seductive and tantalising temptation as formidable as the arrows of Cupid to ensure your loved one succumbs.
A nod to comic opera with the ‘Favart’ from Lenôtre
Inspired by the famous Opéra Comique of Parisian theatre and named after the French playwright, the ‘Favart’ has a dome of almond paste coloured to resemble red velvet and a heart melting vanilla Bourbon de Madagascar with a cluster of fresh raspberries on a crisp raspberry feuilletine.
A love plan at Fauchon
The three special Saint Valentine creations by Fauchon will make you melt with pleasure! The ‘duo bisou bisou’ in the shape of a sensual mouth, the ‘Carrément Chic’ dessert and the dark chocolate heart filled with mouthfuls of chocolate and almond paste offer an elegant suggestion of romance that will captivate your taste buds.
Boxes in the colours of love and signed Neuville
Presented in superb boxes or in a mug, the Valentine's presentations created by the famous chocolatier of the 4th arrondissement offer romantic gourmet delights. Exquisitely delicate, these sweet treats are made to share. These chocolate bonbons and creations in chocolate lace are supremely indulgent, naughty but nice! How could you resist?