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No I am not craving chocolate… but I am certain we all will be after reading this article!
And why not? Easter is coming and all those cute chocolate Easter Bunnies and chocolate eggs are currently everywhere!
So this list of Chocolate Museums, Festivals, Exhibitions and unique Experiences around the theme of chocolate in and around Luxembourg comes in handy now that we are all craving it.
So, let's dive in and see what we can find, and where.
Luxembourg City
The only chocolate museum in the capital, where you can have a guided tour to learn more about chocolate, the processes of making it, and historic chocolate machines followed by chocolate tasting.
What I really like is that there is vegan, lactose-free, or gluten-free chocolate as well, so everyone can enjoy the experience.
You can find all the details you need to book your visit and indulge in the world of chocolate without leaving the country through the link below. However, if you really want to look for more chocolate experiences around Luxembourg, read further 😊.
Belgium
Belgium is definitely one of the counties to visit if you are looking for chocolate experiences. Some of the most interesting chocolate experiences in Belgium that are not far from Luxembourg are listed here:
Choco Story Brugge, Brugge
Brugge is an amazing place, and I am sure many of you have already visited or plan a visit in the near future.
If you are travelling with children, the Choco Story museum provides yet another justification for your trip!
During the visit you can also to talk to chocolate experts who will gladly answer all your questions about chocolate.
The Chocolate Museum is open every day from 10am till 5pm (last tickets at 4pm).
Only closed on the 25th December and January 1st.
Further information on their website.
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Florenville
Florenville hosts a lovely carnival parade every year, and it is also not far from Abbey d’Orval.
In Florenville you can also find the Chocolaterie of Edouard. The Chocolate Discovery workshop can be booked online, you can also join a bigger group (from 8 to 15 people). You will make your own chocolates and you will also bring them back home (well if you still have some uneaten, yum!).
La Chocolaterie can also propose you fully customized chocolate solutions for your events.
Details and information right here.
Brussels
I could write about Brussels and all the family friendly experiences and activities it offers the whole day 😊
For now let’s focus on chocolate.
Choco Story Brussels
Choco Story Brussels is a beautiful chocolate museum, located very close to the famous Manneken Pis
Apart from the museum visit you can book chocolate workshops for smaller and bigger groups.
Different workshops are proposed and you can make different types of chocolate sweets.
Who could resist? For information and details, click here.
Belgian Chocolate Village Museum, Brussels (Koekelberg)
Chocolate in all its glory is the motto of this museum.
Here you can admire amazing chocolate sculptures of famous Brussels monuments created by master chocolatiers.
There is even an indoor tropical greenhouse showcasing exotic plants connected to the cocoa bean.
In addition, workshops and demonstrations can be organised.
This is one of the best places to learn about chocolate and to admire chocolate art.
Antwerp Chocolate Nation Museum
Chocolate Nation is no ordinary museum; it's a museum of experiences. A museum where you can taste no less than 10 different flavours of chocolate. Is your mouth watering already? Mine certainly is! This museum also offers lots of workshops as well as kids camps…all around the theme of chocolate.
Darcis Chocolatier and Museum, Verviers
Stroll through the museum with audio guides and you will also experience an example of how the first chocolate shops were in the beginning of the 20th century.
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Extra tip!
Keep this website in your favourites list as it has all the information about the Chocolate festival in Brussels and around the world.
And this one for all chocolate experiences in Wallonia.
France
Paris Musee du Chocolat/Choco story Paris
A wonderful chocolate experience in Paris, with chocolate art, fun workshops for kids and adults and artistic creations that vary from monuments in chocolate and fashion.
Paris is full of experiences and you definitely do not want to miss this chocolate one.
Information on this museum is to be found here.
Chocolate workshops with Fanny in Laxou near Nancy
If you are visiting Nancy, you and the children will definitely enjoy the workshops offered by Fanny Nennig. Children will love making cute chocolate eggs 😊.
For more information on her chocolate workshops visit her website.
Le Musée du moule à chocolat, Chocolaterie Jean Plumerey
More than 4,000 chocolate moulds are in this museum dated from 1850 to 1966.
Extra tip!
If you are looking for more there will be a chocolate festival in Paris end of October 2022 Chocolate Festival 28 October to 1 November 2022 Paris, Portes de Versailles.
Germany
Lindt Chocolate Museum, Cologne
A wonderful experience on the theme of chocolate in Cologne.
Visitors learn about chocolate making, they can observe real time chocolate making and enjoy looking at the chocolate fountain. One of the real highlights is the beautiful café of the museum with the big glass windows overlooking the river Rhine. You can enjoy delicious chocolate in different forms after your visit of the museum while relaxing with the children and talk more about …what else…chocolate.
All the info you need right here.
Blocschocolade, Trier
An interesting concept in Trier, which combines pastry and bakery shop with bouldering/climbing walls.
Children can enjoy looking the creation of chocolates and sweets from the glass windows of the bakery while enjoying climbing before or after…
Information on this concept right here.
Netherlands
Cacao Museum Amsterdam
This chocolate museum in Amsterdam offers many amazing activities like chocolate pairing for adults (chocolate combines perfectly with wine, beer, coffee, tea, rum, cheese and whiskey as stated on the museum's website). A unique experience is also painting with chocolate. And above all entrance is free 😊 .
K&K chocolade-atelier : World’s smallest chocolate factory Maastricht
Interesting workshops are offered in the world’s smallest chocolate factory in beautiful decorated room and we are definitely intrigued to try…and you?