After a detour to marseille’s best pastry shops it was time to dedicate one of our rankings to our favorite chocolatiers in Marseilles. Gourmets that we are, we couldn’t have missed an entire article devoted to our favorite sweet. Whether it’s Easter or Mother’s Day or the Valentine’s Day so here’s our selection of the best chocolate makers in Marseille.
The best chocolate makers in Marseille‘s 1st arrondissement
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Claude Krajner – Le Temps D’un Chocolat
Located in downtown Marseille, Le Temps D’un Chocolat is considered one of the finest chocolatiers in the city of Marseille. Indeed, Claude Krajne, the man behind the chocolate, was awarded France’s best artisan chocolatier by Gault&Millau in 2013. And what does he get for it? Our expertise ranges from mastery of traditional cocoa bean-based chocolates to original, never-before-seen creations. So, in the store, alongside the many flavored vegan bars, you’ll find the marshmallow bears of our childhood. Something for everyone.
📍14, Rue Haxo – Marseille 1er.
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Maison Leray, one of Marseille’s chocolate makers, where to find the famous Marseille bar
What would this ranking of Marseille’s best chocolatiers be without an address where you can find a bar made in Marseille? And not just any woman, either: Michèle Leray, who heads up The Leray House a boutique opened in 1901 in the Basket. Although the store is no longer located in this district, you can still find authentic Marseille-made bars, still crafted with ancestral know-how and respect for our traditions. For fans of original flavors, it is also prepared in a wide range of flavors.
📍4, Rue Francis Davso – Marseille 1er
* Do you like the ©barre marseillaise? It can also be enjoyed at La Chocolatière de Marseille at 35 rue vacon!
The best chocolatiers in Marseille‘s 2nd arrondissement
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L’Espérantine
Looking for chocolates that stand out both in taste and shape? L’Espérantine to what you need. Artisan chocolatier for 20 years, this address has everything our sweet palates could dream of. But if they’ve made a name for themselves, it’s above all for a particular specialty. At the end of our Provence their olive branch is a skilful blend of dark chocolate and sweet almonds, with a few candied oranges and a heart of extra virgin olive oil. The olive branch, a chocolate good for peace!
📍70, Rue Caisserie – Marseille 2e
The best chocolatiers in the 4th arrondissement of Marseille
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La Maison Hubert, one of Marseille’s leading chocolate makers
Since 1961, the Maison Hubert located in Marseille’s 4th arrondissement, has seen four generations of a family with a passion for chocolate. Also confectioners, these artisan chocolatiers offer classic chocolates, but also specialize in more traditional creations.
Maison Hubert offers authentic Provençal branches filled with confectionery, chocolates and little surprises… In this must-visit address in Marseille, you’ll even find chocolate pétanque balls! We’ll be in touch.
📍 4, Rue des Orgues – Marseille 4e
The best chocolatiers in the 5th arrondissement
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TAKOMI
Specialist in chocolate design, the chocolaterie Takomi never ceases to amaze. For every cocoa-flavored gift-giving holiday, this gourmet Marseille address surprises with ingenuity. For Christmas, Mother’s Day, Easter or even Valentine’s Day, don’t hesitate to push open the doors of this chocolate den.
📍87, Bd Eugène Pierre – Marseille 5e
The best chocolatiers in the 6th arrondissement
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The Humpback Whale
Are you familiar with the bean-to-bar concept? This is how La Baleine à Cabosse produces its chocolate: from bean to bar. Claire and Aurélien, the company’s founders, went all the way to Colombia to learn more about the subtleties of chocolate. Orangettes, spreads, or unavoidable tablets.. The Humpback Whale and all its wonders make our heads spin!
📍213, Rue Paradis – Marseille 6e.
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La Maison Mistre
A family affair with a taste for chocolate! Behind the Mistre House we’re joined by cousins Pauline and Laure Mistre. Both chocolatiers, it was their fathers who passed on their love of cocoa beans and the creation of chocolate delights. In this inherited family know-how, they have succeeded in infusing modernity and elegance while preserving the flavors and fragrances of their creations intact. At this address, you’ll find sweet treats that are as good for the eyes as they are for your stomach!
📍85, Boulevard Vauban – Marseille 6e.
The best chocolatiers in the 7th arrondissement
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L’Artisan chocolatier Anne-Lise Signouret
Back in the south of France – where she has her roots and her family – the artisan chocolatier Anne-Lise Signouret opened its 3rd store bearing its name. After many trips, including one to Peru – the land of cocoa beans – the young woman has acquired real know-how over the years. But it is above all his Respect for the product and his refusal to work with preservatives that give his chocolates a real guarantee of quality! In his Marseille boutique, you’ll find no fewer than 35 chocolate references. A wide range of products featuring ganache and praline, as well as tangy flavors and sweeter notes..
📍201, Rue d’Endoume – Marseille 7e