Mary Chocolaterie, Brussels
Unsurprisingly, our first stop is in Brussels, Belgium. Mary Delluc opened her first store on the Rue Royale in 1919. The shop soon became a tea salon, decorated in the art deco style of the period. Today the brand has multiple shops in Belgium, Japan and Saudi Arabia. The handcrafted pralines and truffles come in gorgeous boxes that are as beautiful as their contents. Readers who yearn to sample this iconic Belgian chocolate can visit the Brussels flight ticket page.
Sprüngli, Zurich
Our second stop is Sprüngli in Zurich, Switzerland. Blending eye-catching designs and colorful confectionery with high-end Swiss chocolate, Sprüngli’s history dates to 1836. The brand’s signature Luxemburgerli are delicate mini-macaroons that come in a variety of flavors and colors. Sprüngli’s truffles and hot chocolate are also tempting! You can visit the link for a Zurich flight ticket.
Oriol Balaguer, Madrid
We move south to Spain, to visit another auteur – acclaimed pâtissier Oriol Balaguer. The Oriol Balaguer shops in Madrid and Barcelona offer seasonal baked goods and sleek high-end chocolates that feature both contemporary and classic flavors. Expand your chocolate horizons. The first step is, of course, a flight ticket to Madrid.
Compartés, Los Angeles
Established in 1950, the Los Angeles-based Compartés offers nearly 200 different types of gourmet handmade chocolate. The brand’s beautifully designed packaging was featured in the Smithsonian Museum and its truffles, chocolate bars and chocolate-dipped fruits are legendary. Compartés also produces seasonal and customized chocolate creations. The first step to exploring this magical world is a flight ticket to Los Angeles.
Jacques Torres, New York
The former executive pastry chef at the celebrated Le Cirque, Jacques Torres opened his first chocolate shop in New York in 2000. Today, Torres has multiple shops and cafes in New York. A mini chain that undoubtedly deserves its place among the best chocolate shops in the world, Torres’ 80%-cocoa chocolate bars have a surprisingly sweet and silky flavor and are especially worth trying. For the most comfortable flight from Istanbul to New York, an 11-hour trip, you can find a New York flight ticket here.
Roselen Chocolatier, Lima
Roselen, a chocolate and tasting shop in Lima, the capital of Peru, is a creative address where visitors will find unusual versions of chocolate. Roselen’s owner, Giorgio Demarini, is a graphic designer who brought his talents into the world of chocolate. Demarini’s beautifully crafted chocolates are miniature artworks. Roselen Chocolatier, which also offers a tasting venue, has a well-deserved place among the best chocolate shops in the world. A flight ticket to Lima awaits all chocolate lovers!
À La Mère de Famille, Paris
À La Mère de Famille, serving in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris since 1761, is the oldest chocolate shop in the city – and still considered among the best in the world. The brand now has multiple locations throughout France, but the historical atmosphere of the original venerable chocolaterie is particularly special. To sample ice creams and a variety of classic chocolates made with 100 percent pure cocoa from different points of the world, take a trip to Paris!
