Robert Linxe, of La Maison Du Chocolat, is from the Basque region of France and began his chocolate apprenticeship in Bayonne. From there he honed his craft in Switzerland, before opening his first shop in 1955.

It was called, “Marquise de Presles” and won instant praise for his artistry. Then in 1977 Linxe opened the first Maison du Chocolat on the rue Faubourg St. Honore. Although his chocolates are now sold around the world, including online, Linxe remains faithful to the basics. His chocolates are handmade, by approximately 25 chocolate makers, relying mostly on cocoa producers from Brazil and the Ivory Coast. He is referred to as the “ganache magician”. The mixture of light cream and chocolate in the center of his creations, is his trademark. Each chocolate is like a little gem and each little gem is delivered to the customer with a passion.

Go to the boutique on Rue Francois Ier and take a seat. It may take some time to decide between a a flavored hot chocolate or a delectable pastry, but just breathing in the chocolate air becomes a classic Parisian moment.

LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT
225 rue du Faubourg St. Honore
8th Arrondisement
Metro: Place des Termes

52 Rue Francois-Ier
8th Arrondisement
Metro: Franklin-D-Foosevelt