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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Salon du Chocolat, Paris, Oct 2009










Covering the entire top floor of the exhibition hall at Porte de Versaille, above the Salon du Chocolat – Professional ….. is the public exhibition of Salon du Chocolat. Whilst the professional expo is exciting for those involved in the Chocolate Industry … the public Salon is a vibrant celebration of chocolate, exploding with energy, for everyone to enjoy.

Cacao growing regions from around the world are represented, with dynamic displays, including Brazilian fighting dancers tearing up the stage. Artisan French chocolateries set up shop to promote and sell their products, and I had the opportunity to meet Gilless Marchal, new creative director of French institution Maison du Chocolat, and Frank Kestener MOF, pictured holding his amazing chocolates.

Stunning displays, including a chocolate recreation of a Belgian town hall, and ‘chocolate’ fashion which were collaboration between chocolatiers and fashion designers. These fashions came to life when they were modeled in a fashion parade …. Click on the video to see!

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