Fall In Love With Chocolate This Easter
Easter is a time for celebration, family and best of all… chocolate. With the two bank holidays either side of the weekend it’s the ideal time to get away without having to waste those precious holiday days, so here at hoppa we’ve chosen some of the very best cities for chocolaholics.
The most famous of all the chocolatey destinations, Brussels in Belgium is well worth a visit for its incredible factories and rows of delicious concoctions just waiting for you to taste them.
Planete Chocolat, literally translated as chocolate planet, is an artisan chocolaterie offering a window into some incredible chocolate making techniques, as well as plenty of opportunities to try something delicious for yourself. Home to the temple of chocolate and offering a fascinating insight into the history of cocoa it’s ideal for a family day out.
The home of decadence and all delicious foods, hop on the Eurostar or take a quick flight to Paris this Easter bank holiday and enjoy the world-famous delicious French chocolate.
Take the chocolate tasting tour for a history of Paris, the capital of dark chocolate. Allowing you to enjoy the stunning sights, architecture and landmarks along the way as well, it’s perfect for groups, couples, solos and families. Paris’ best chocolate walking tour will take you to some secret addresses with off the track chocolatiers, as well as teaching you to select, taste and appreciate the fantastic quality delicacies on offer.
A little further afield but a foodie’s dream none the less, New York is a city with a lot of everything – and that includes incredible chocolate shops that will leave you feeling satisfied in no time at all.
Perfect for an Easter holiday break with the little ones or without them, head to New York and you must visit Max Brenner’s chocolate restaurant. Here you can enjoy the best chocolate products, including melt in the mouth pastries, delicious creamy milkshakes and warm indulgent melting fondues. Ideal for the little chocaholics, as well as romantic couples looking to share a sensual fondue it’s the perfect indulgence over Easter weekend.
Zurich, Switzerland
A quick flight away from the UK, Zurich is a wonderland of sweets, chocolate and indulgences. With well known brands such as Lindt Milka and Toblerone starting in Switzerland there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy some delicious chocolate in Switzerland this Easter.
Take the Zurich chocolate city tour and enjoy the streets and views of Zurich’s Old Town, as the guide offers fascinating tips and knowledge on the history of chocolate making in Switzerland. Taste test some fantastic indulgent brands, with the creamy addition of Swiss milk from the infamous mountain regions, as well as darker additions in the undiscovered artisanal shops.
Italy is home to one of the most famous chocolatiers in the world, Michele Ferrero, the inventor of Nutella, Ferrero Rocher and Kinder, and a fantastic escape this Easter, filled with places to enjoy delicious chocolate.
Turin is one of many incredible cities in Italy, with stunning sights and attractions, including the annual chocolate festival. Enjoy a weekend of indulgence and an incredible atmosphere this year, and taste the best of smaller artisanal shops as well as the larger confectionary brands in the city’s main Piazzas. Choose Piazza San Carlo for interesting mixes, including candied orange peel dipped in smooth dark chocolate, chocolate truffles, and huge bars of hazelnut chocolate. The chocolate show during the weekend offers an insight into over 4000 different products, while the chocolate shops themselves offer delicious hot chocolate and other delights.