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In 1988 Monsieur Pralus started his son on the mission to perpetuate the family's tradition. After training with his father,
Francois went to study with several French pastry chefs, among others the world famous Bernachon in Lyon. This is
when Francois decided to open a facility dedicated entirely to the artisan production of his own fine chocolates, from
bean to bar.
François Pralus is counted with the small number of the rare chocolate craftsmen - they are three in France! - who
venerate the Quetzalcoatl god by manufacturing their own chocolate directly from beans of their own choosing. Why you
might ask; to find the quintessence of the flavor characteristics in each vairiety and to develop original blends that
demonstrate the magical possibilites of chocolate. All of this cocoa alchemy is worked out and developed in the
Chocolate Laboratory which he created in 1991.
François works with the best available beans of each variety from all over the world, Criollo, Trinitario and Forastero,
believeing that each has something special to offer. No less than eighteen kinds of beans are imported from Central
America, South America, Africa, Asia and the Pacific for his chocolate. Some of his blends reach a content of cocoa of
80%. His Pyramide du Tropiques is a true work of art - 10 colorfully wrapped bars, each made with different beans
gathered from around the world.
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Based in France in the south of Normandy and founded in 1948, Michel Cluizel remain a family business and are one
the largest independent producers of fine chocolate from the bean to the finished bar.
Cluizel have connections with plantations all around the world, including Sumatra, Venezuela, Ghana, Java, and the
Ivory Coast. From these they blend the chocolate used in their bars and confections.
Michel Cluizel is a stout defender of quality chocolate, declining to use soya lecithin at all in their chocolate and recently
launched their 'Ingrédients Noble' label to highlight the quality of cocoa, sugar and vanilla used.
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Be tempted at anytime or for any occasion by this 1924 French company. For years they have produced chocolates with
a lasting taste that are intense and aromatic by using proven methods from their selection of cocoa beans to
manufacturing.
Because of this Valrhona is especially desired and recognized by professionals and chocolate gourmets everywhere.
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Bonnat is story of a family’s long love affair with chocolate. It is a story which began back in 1884 when
Félix Bonnat established his premises at number 8, cours Sénozan in Voiron (Isère region).
All Bonnat’s customers in France and those making their way home for Christmas by boat from the
French colonies looked forward to tasting the Voiron “Pavés” (Praline Chunks) and other Bonnat specialities.
As time went by Félix Bonnat’s two sons, Armand and Gaston, began to help him more and more with the production
and running of the family business.
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One of the finest French Chocolates available anywhere.
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In 1892, Clementine and Auguste Rouzand the daughter of a chocolate maker and son of a controller of mines decided
to purchase a small chocolate shop in the small town of Royat, France. Auguste soon found a passion for creating
chocolate and Clementine was an incredible businesswoman.
When sending a box of their best chocolates to an actor staying in the Pavillion Sevigne, Clementine thought the name
would look good on their product and it has stayed with them ever since.
They are now considered to be premier fashionable chocolatiers known for their uniquely, smooth texture and rich
flavor.