Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne, Bordeaux

Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne, Bordeaux

Discover the world of L'Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne, where an array of chocolates awaits your senses—spicy, white, milk, and dark varieties, crafted in diverse forms to enchant every palate. Established by Joseph and Madeleine Andrieu in Bayonne back in 1951, L'Atelier du Chocolat stands as the visionary behind the renowned Bouquet de Chocolat® and the pioneering Ateliers-Boutiques, a one-of-a-kind concept in the realm of chocolatiers.

Inside L'Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne, you'll find chocolates exclusively sourced from Bayonne. This charming town, around 100 kilometers from Bordeaux, is renowned for its unique spicy chocolate.

The crafting process involves skillfully liquefying chocolate, meticulously spreading it into delicate layers upon a marble surface, and then chilling it to perfection on a steel sheet. As an added treat, an assortment of individual chocolate and cocoa confections are also at your disposal.

Choosing L'Atelier du Chocolat means picking top-tier chocolates made solely from 100% pure cocoa butter. The skilled chocolatiers create these delightful treats in Bayonne's artisanal workshops. From roasted hazelnuts to caramelized almonds and even Espelette pepper powder, their dedication to premium ingredients matches the precision in crafting each piece.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Bordeaux. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne on Map

Sight Name: Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne
Sight Location: Bordeaux, France (See walking tours in Bordeaux)
Sight Type: Shopping

Walking Tours in Bordeaux, France

Create Your Own Walk in Bordeaux

Create Your Own Walk in Bordeaux

Creating your own self-guided walk in Bordeaux is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bordeaux Food Tour

Bordeaux Food Tour

Widely acclaimed for its prestigious wines, Bordeaux is also a prominent gastronomic destination in France. The local cuisine reflects the advantages of being a port city on the Atlantic coastline (with its fish and shellfish galore) and a carnivore country.

Perhaps the best place to start your culinary adventure here is the bustling Capuchins Market (Marché des Capucins), where you can savor...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Historical Churches Walking Tour

Historical Churches Walking Tour

Once dubbed “The Sleeping Beauty” (La Belle au Bois Dormant), Bordeaux owes its nickname, in large part, to its impossibly beautiful religious architecture. Indeed, given the abundance of historical churches, cathedrals, and basilicas in this city, it's no wonder that a good half of Bordeaux is a UNESCO-listed Heritage Site. Let's delve into the significance of some of them.

The...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Bordeaux Introduction Walking Tour

Bordeaux Introduction Walking Tour

The metropolitan region of Bordeaux is the fifth largest in France. The city is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, but is perhaps better known as the Wine Capital of the World. The city's namesake wine comes in many varieties that can be found and enjoyed around the world.

The name of Bordeaux is a long-standing debate among historians. The first inhabitants of the region were...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Architectural Jewels Walking Tour

Architectural Jewels Walking Tour

Napoleon Bonaparte referred to Bordeaux as "The Sleeping Beauty" upon seeing its classical architecture when visiting the city. In his turn, Honore de Balzac, the renowned French novelist, impressed by Bordeaux's timeless charm and elegance described it as "an extraordinary town".

Indeed, Bordeaux is one of Europe's most original architectural centers. More...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles