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What to eat in France? Top 100 French Chocolates

Last update: Wed Apr 23 2025
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Best French Chocolates

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​Michel Cluizel – Mokaya Noir 75% is a premium dark chocolate bar crafted from Trinitario cacao beans. This chocolate offers a rich and nuanced flavor profile, featuring natural notes of exotic fruits, honey, and roasted nuts, which emerge organically from the meticulously processed cacao.


Made with only noble ingredients—cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cane sugar, and Bourbon vanilla—this bar contains no soy lecithin, artificial flavors, or preservatives. It is also gluten-free and vegan-friendly, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences. 
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2021

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Michel Cluizel – Los Anconès 67% is a refined dark chocolate crafted from Trinitario cacao beans, renowned for its expressive and sophisticated flavor. It reveals natural notes of red berries, licorice, and green olives, gradually unfolding into a finish of currants and apricot.


This chocolate embodies purity and authenticity, made exclusively from noble ingredients—cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cane sugar, and Bourbon vanilla—without any added flavorings, soy lecithin, or preservatives. Its smooth texture and lingering depth of taste make it an ideal choice for those who appreciate chocolate with character and a complex aromatic profile.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2011

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Michel Cluizel Baking Chocolate Chips Infused with Coffee are premium dark chocolate chips crafted to bring a refined depth of flavor to your baking creations. Made with 60% dark chocolate and infused with roasted and ground Brazilian Arabica coffee beans from Sul de Minas, these chips deliver an intense, aromatic profile where rich cocoa harmoniously blends with deep, fruity coffee notes.


Free from preservatives, soy, and artificial flavors, they are made using only noble ingredients such as cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar, and real coffee. Packaged in a practical resealable 250g bag, they maintain freshness for up to nine months. Ideal for elevating cookies, cakes, and pastries, or even enriching your morning coffee or mocha, these chocolate chips offer an indulgent touch to any recipe.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2011

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​Michel Cluizel – Los Anconès 73% is a gourmet dark chocolate bar crafted from organically grown Trinitario cacao beans. This chocolate offers a complex flavor profile with natural notes of licorice wood, red fruits, and green olives, which emerge organically from the meticulously processed cacao.


Made with only noble ingredients—cocoa mass, cane sugar, and cocoa butter—this bar contains no soy lecithin, artificial flavors, or preservatives. It is also gluten-free and vegan-friendly, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences. 
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2021

International Chocolate Awards - Silver

2012

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2021

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Selva Maya is a chocolate bar produced by Bonnat Chocolatier, a renowned French chocolate manufacturer. This particular chocolate bar is celebrated for its rich and complex flavor profile. It is made from cacao beans sourced from the lush rainforests of the Maya region, an area known for its ancient cacao-growing traditions.


Bonnat is dedicated to preserving these traditional practices, which is reflected in the high quality of their products. The Selva Maya chocolate bar typically contains a high percentage of cacao, emphasizing its deep, nuanced chocolate flavors.
AWARDS

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2016

International Chocolate Awards - Best in competition' overall winners

2016

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Bonnat – El Castillero 75% is an exceptional dark chocolate crafted from carefully selected cacao beans sourced from the Indio Maíz Biological Reserve in Nicaragua, often referred to as the "natural jewel of Central America." This chocolate offers a rich and layered flavor profile, with notes of honey, yellow fruits, molasses, licorice, and dates, delivering a unique and memorable tasting experience.


El Castillero was awarded a gold medal at the 2019 European International Chocolate Awards, recognizing its outstanding quality. Made with a pure and simple recipe—cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and sugar—this bar contains no soy lecithin or additives.


It is an ideal choice for discerning chocolate lovers who value authenticity, depth of flavor, and expert craftsmanship.
AWARDS

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2019

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Chocolate

TAIN-L'HERMITAGE, France
4.9
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Palmira 64% is a single-origin dark chocolate made by Valrhona, renowned for its rich and complex flavors. This chocolate is crafted from Trinitario cocoa beans sourced from the Palmira plantation in Venezuela. It features notes of ripe fruits and toasted nuts, balanced with a mild acidity and subtle bitterness.


Valrhona is highly respected in the world of fine chocolate-making, and Palmira 64% reflects the company's dedication to quality and flavor intricacy. The chocolate is often used by pastry chefs and chocolatiers for its exceptional melting properties and nuanced taste, making it ideal for both confectionery and desserts.
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2005, 2004

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​Michel Cluizel – Mangaro Lait 50% is a luxurious milk chocolate bar crafted from Trinitario cacao beans. This chocolate offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and intensity, featuring natural notes of caramel, exotic fruits, honey, and a subtle touch of vanilla.


Made with only noble ingredients—cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cane sugar, whole milk powder, and Bourbon vanilla—this bar contains no soy lecithin, artificial flavors, or preservatives. The smooth texture and complex flavors make Mangaro Lait 50% an ideal choice for discerning chocolate enthusiasts seeking an authentic and refined tasting experience.​
AWARDS

International Chocolate Awards - Gold

2012

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2011, 2006

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2009

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Chocolate

TAIN-L'HERMITAGE, France
4.8
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Manjari Orange by Valrhona is a unique blend of chocolate and citrus flavors. This product features dark chocolate infused with orange zest, creating a harmonious balance between the richness of the chocolate and the bright, tangy notes of the fruit.


The chocolate used in Manjari Orange typically boasts a high cocoa content, which enhances its depth and complexity.
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2011, 2009, 2008

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​Michel Cluizel – Salted Butter Caramel 45% is a gourmet milk chocolate bar that combines the richness of 45% cocoa content with the indulgent crunch of buttered caramel bits and a hint of salt. This harmonious blend offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, providing a luxurious tasting experience.


Crafted with noble ingredients, including cocoa butter, whole milk powder, caramel flakes, cocoa, and Bourbon vanilla pod, this chocolate contains no preservatives, soy, or added flavors. Its smooth texture and complex flavor profile make it an ideal choice for discerning chocolate enthusiasts seeking an authentic and refined indulgence. ​
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2013

International Chocolate Awards - Bronze

2014

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TAIN-L'HERMITAGE, France
4.8
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TAIN-L'HERMITAGE, France
4.7
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TAIN-L'HERMITAGE, France
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TAIN-L'HERMITAGE, France
4.6
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TAIN-L'HERMITAGE, France
4.5
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TAIN-L'HERMITAGE, France
4.5
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NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE, France
4.5
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NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE, France
4.5
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AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES, France
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