Vincent Dallet and near misses

Vincent Dallet is one more reason why the Champagne region is not only for wine lovers. A down-to-earth establishment, there is no pretension and it feels like a neighborhood shop that happens to make excellent chocolate. The hearty breakfast service is good for the soul offering pain du chocolate, croissant, brioche, baguette, jam and butter, cocoa, espresso, and a small piece of chocolate with a single order.

Oh, an unrelated note, unless you use it to dunk croissant, it has been a challenge to get a cup of coffee good enough to drink straight in France. Unfortunately, Vincent Dallet is no exception on the coffee front, but given the cornucopias of sweet and buttery breakfast offerings, it is a minor issue.



(Dallet breakfast)

Okay, time to fess up for the bad news; there is no tabulated ratings for their bonbons. They are good and, worse case scenario, you can always enjoy the excellent breakfast.

Details
Vincent Dallet
26, Rue du Général Leclerc
51200 Epernay
T: 03 26 55 31 08
F: 03-26-51-85-83
www.chocolat-vincentdallet.com


Au Parrain Genereux and Terroir

Speaking of fessing up, unsuccessful attempts were made to two other 4 Tablettes shops. Au Parrain Genereux is in the beautiful downtown of Dijon. Terroir is in the middle of a pedestrian walkway flanked by galleries and bookstores in Paris.

Details
Au Parrain Genereux
21, rue du Bourg
21000 Dijon
T: 03 80 30 38 88
F: 03 80 35 58 51
Closed: one week in February, July 26 to August 16
www.chocolat-gillotte.com

Terroir Chocolat of Christian-Emmanuel Grau
21 passage Choiseul
75002 Paris
T: 01 42 96 56 56

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