La Cité du Chocolat, Chocolate discovery center in Tain-l'Hermitage, France.
The 2000-square-meter facility features interactive chocolate-making exhibits, tasting workshops, and a pastry laboratory for hands-on experiences with cocoa products.
The Cité du Chocolat, established by Valrhona, continues the century-old legacy of this chocolate manufacturer founded in 1922 in the Rhône Valley.
Visitors learn about chocolate-related professions through testimonials, demonstrations, and exhibitions detailing production techniques from bean selection to final products.
Guided tours last 120 minutes and are available in French and English, with audio guides provided in Dutch and German languages.
The sensory journey allows visitors to explore each step of cocoa transformation, from raw beans to finished chocolate bars.
Location: Tain-l'Hermitage
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Operator: Valrhona
Address: 12 12 Avenue du Président Roosevelt 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage
Opening Hours: Segunda-feira-Sábado 09:00-19:00; Domingo 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33475092727
Website: https://citeduchocolat.com
GPS coordinates: 45.06857,4.84345
Latest update: May 3, 2025 06:07
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For all chocolate lovers! Come visit the Cité du Chocolat by Valrhona! A very well-made museum and an adjacent shop to stock up on supplies.
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