According to a proverb by the American comic book artist and illustrator John G. Tullius , "9 out of 10 people love chocolate, the last one". We can say that this delicacy knows how to gather the people around her, hence the success of the Salon du Chocolat , which has become the inevitable rendezvous of gourmands! The 22nd edition of the Salon du Chocolat opens its doors from October 28 to November 1, 2016 , in Hall 5 of the Porte de Versailles and as every year, lots of novelties will be on the table.
Salon du Chocolat 2016: a parade for the good cause
For the first time, the Salon du Chocolat is offering 3,000 VIP places for its opening night on October 27, 2016 . During the evening, a parade of chocolate dresses will be organized. We can admire the divine creations imagined by great names of the chocolate factory like Patrice Chapon , Jean-Paul Hévin or even Tae Ashida . All the profits will go to the benefit of the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque association, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The seats are at the price of 35 euros on the website of the Salon du Chocolat.
The evening will also feature the performances of the singers of Gospel Dream and the artist Richard Orlinski and the Chocolat des Français , who will unveil their Chokokong in chocolate 6 meters high. The brand of chocolate Côte d'Or , she, will realize portraits of stars in "glitter painting" (thrown of glitter color gold).
Chocolate Show: What's New 2016
The Salon du Chocolat Junior takes place in the heart of the Salon, offering workshops for children, playful and animated by chefs and experts, games and toys. We will also be transported to the land of the rising sun with a new tasting space dedicated to alliances of Japanese food and chocolate. The Salon will showcase current trends such as chocolate detox or chocolate, which is free from established codes with its new colors and textures . The chocolate of the future will have no secrets for us!
The flagship animation that reveals the future stars of the profession, the Pastry Show , will return with recipes from great creators offered for tasting to the public. The Chocosphere will propose public lectures on many themes and the Cocoa Show space of the shows of the cocoa producing countries. Finally, the " Bread and chocolate " area, sponsored by the Greater Paris Bakers' Union , will revisit the great classics of the bakery, such as baguette, toast or chouquette.
Practical information :
Opening hours: 10am - 7pm
Admission fee: 14 euros
6,50 euros from 3 to 12 years old
Free for children under 3
Access: Pavillon 5 - Porte de Versailles
Metro: line 12 station Porte de Versailles, line 8 station Balard
Bus: Line 80 stop Porte de Versailles, line 39,42,169 stop Balard
Tramway: T2 or T3 stop Porte de Versailles
