Ara Chocolat, Chocolate shop in the 9th arrondissement, Paris, France
Ara Chocolat is a small chocolate shop on rue de Dunkerque in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, run by a Venezuelan couple named Andrés and Sabrina. The shop offers chocolate bars, pralines, mousse, hot chocolate, and ice cream, all made without animal products and crafted in their own Parisian workshop.
The shop was founded by Andrés and Sabrina, a couple from Venezuela, drawing on the long tradition of cacao growing in their home region. Their approach of working directly with small producers and native cacao varieties connects the shop to farming communities that have cultivated these plants for generations.
The chocolates at Ara Chocolat are made from rare cacao varieties sourced from Latin America, and each bar reflects the character of its region of origin. The owners enjoy sharing stories about the small farms and cooperatives they work with, making each visit feel like a conversation about cacao and where it comes from.
The shop is on rue de Dunkerque in the 9th arrondissement and is open Tuesday through Saturday during the afternoon. A few stools and tables inside let you sit and taste before buying, so it is worth taking your time when you visit.
Ara Chocolat runs a monthly subscription box called AraBox, which delivers chocolate samples along with tasting notes directly to subscribers at home. Some subscription plans also include the option to visit the owners' workshop in Paris and see the chocolate-making process in person.
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