Jacques Genin
Jacques Genin is a chocolate shop and pastry maker in Paris where the owner handcrafts candies, pralines, and baked goods. The product range includes ganache pralines flavored with fruits, spices and flowers, caramels, fruit pastes, nougat, and classic pastries such as eclairs and millefeuilles.
The founder started his career in a kitchen and later worked at prestigious chocolate houses like Maison du Chocolat before opening his shop in Paris in 2008. His decision to establish his own place came from wanting to create quality confections using genuine ingredients.
The shop carries its founder's name and reflects his approach to candy-making as a sincere craft. The spare, focused setting encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate each piece individually.
The shop is located on Rue de Turenne in the 3rd arrondissement and is easily reached by metro via Filles du Calvaire station. Visit early in the day or during quieter hours to browse and sample products at a relaxed pace.
A standout creation is the Menthe-Amante praline, made with fresh mint leaves blended into the ganache for a strong, vivid flavor. This specialty comes in small brushed metal tins holding nine pieces and offers a notably different taste from ordinary confections.
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