Chocolaterie Michel Huvelin, Artisanal chocolate shop in Bessines, France.
Chocolaterie Michel Huvelin is an artisanal chocolate shop in Bessines that works with carefully selected cocoa beans from Venezuela, Papua New Guinea, and Tanzania. The shop produces chocolate bars, bonbons, and seasonal confections using traditional French techniques.
The shop was established in 1963 as a family business dedicated to handmade chocolate production. It has followed French confectionery traditions and methods from its founding.
The shop incorporates regional ingredients like Poitou Angelica from the local marshes into its chocolate creations, connecting to the area's food traditions.
The shop is located in Zone Artisanale la Mude and keeps regular hours during the week. It is best to check opening times in advance since scheduling varies by day.
Eight professional chocolatiers work side by side in the workshop to create specialty chocolate squares. Each piece displays the different flavor profile of a single-origin cocoa variety.
Location: Bessines
Address: ZONE COMMERCIALE DE LA MUDE, 79000 Bessines, France
Opening Hours: Tuesday 10:00-19:00; Wednesday 14:00-19:00; Thursday-Saturday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +33549751663
Website: http://huvelin-chocolats.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.30357,-0.48730
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:10
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