Chocolate Tasting at the Gîte – A Gourmet Escape with Paulette
Expert Chocolatier Craftsmanship at Your Table
Imaginean expert from Manufacture Cluizel arriving directly at your holiday home, carrying precious gift boxes and cocoa beans. No need to hit the road: the sensory experience comes to you. Around your table, transformed for the occasion into a true laboratory of flavors, you will learn to decode the aromas of the world’s greatest plantations during an exclusive and privileged moment.
Paulette’s Role? She organizes the expert’s visit, coordinates the necessary materials, and ensures this bespoke animation fits seamlessly into your stay.
The Experience at a Glance:
- Location: Directly at your place of stay (dining room, terrace, or reception area).
- The Journey: A private session led by an expert. Discover the history of cocoa, learn about production stages, and enjoy a comparative tasting of “Plantation” chocolates.
- The Little Extra: A direct conversation with a passionate professional in the intimacy of your close circle.
Rates:
Private “Art of Tasting” Workshop
An exclusive sensory immersion for your group or family.
€22 / person
(Public rate of Manufacture)
Paulette’s Booking Fee
For logistical organization, expert coordination, and personalizing your experience.
€25 (fixed rate per group)
Good to know before booking:
Advance Booking: As this service requires an expert to travel to you, Paulette recommends booking your slot as early as possible to ensure availability.
Logistics: There is nothing for you to prepare! The expert brings everything needed (chocolates, tasting guides, documentation). A simple, cleared table is all that is required.
A Social Experience: This is the ideal activity for celebrating a special event or simply sharing a cultural and gourmet moment with friends in the comfort of your own accommodation.
Entrust the organization to Paulette:
This service is provided by our expert partner from the Manufacture Cluizel.
Why book through Paulette? With her booking fee, Paulette turns your activity into a seamless, turnkey experience:
Total Peace of Mind: We verify the expert’s availability for you according to your specific dates.
Invisible Logistics: We brief the instructor on your location to ensure a smooth and discreet setup.
Personal Support: You will receive a practical memo with all the details and timings for your appointment.
Paulette’s Pro-Tip:
“This is a memorable experience that turns a late morning into a journey around the globe. My advice? Schedule this activity between 10 AM and 1 PM: it is the perfect time, just before lunch, when your senses are most alert to perceive the subtle notes of beans from Madagascar or Brazil!”
Frequently asked questions
It’s very simple.
Just let us know what you’d like to do when we meet, by message (WhatsApp or SMS) or via the contact form. We will guide you and organise the activity according to your wishes, the time of year and availability.
We assist you with the organisation.
Depending on the activity, we will advise you on how to make a booking or coordinate directly with our local partners. Payments for services are usually made directly to the service providers.
No.
All activities and services are optional and complement your stay if you wish. You are completely free to plan your holiday at your own pace.
Yes, in most cases.
Some activities can be organised spontaneously, while others require a little advance planning depending on the season or demand. Please do not hesitate to let us know as soon as you feel like it.
Some popular visits or activities may involve waiting times or specific time slots, especially during peak season.
We can help you choose the best times and organise your schedule to ensure you have an enjoyable experience.
Yes, it’s our speciality.
Do you have a special request, want to organise a surprise, or have a request that isn’t on the list? Write to us: 99% of the time, the answer is ‘yes, we’ll take care of it’.
That’s perfectly possible.
Doing nothing is also an excellent option… and at Paulette, it’s a free and unlimited service 😉