Bernachon Chocolats, Chocolatier and pastry shop in Lyon, France
Bernachon Chocolats is a chocolatier and pastry shop located in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, open since 1953. The renovated shop features warm golden tones and also has a small tea room where visitors can sit and taste pastries or hot chocolate.
Maurice Bernachon founded the house in Lyon in 1953, setting up what would become a family-run business passed down through generations. From the start, the house worked with a bean-to-bar approach, controlling every step from the raw cocoa bean to the finished chocolate.
Bernachon Chocolats reflects Lyon's deep connection to fine food and craftsmanship, which locals treat as part of everyday life. Inside the shop, a window lets visitors watch chocolates being made by hand, giving a direct sense of the work involved.
The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, and it is a good idea to reserve a spot in the tea room in advance, especially on weekends. The website bernachon.com provides further details for those who want to plan their visit ahead of time.
The cocoa beans used at Bernachon come from around 10 different countries, including Madagascar, Jamaica, and Venezuela. Each origin brings its own flavor, and the house blends them to create a taste that cannot be found anywhere else.
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