Cité du Chocolat
Valrhona's Cité du Chocolat
Valrhona has made its chocolate in Tain-l'Hermitage since 1922. The Cité du Chocolat, its discovery centre, is ten minutes' walk from the house. The ideal outing with children, or on a rainy day.
The visit
A tour to touch, smell and taste
The Cité du Chocolat offers an interactive tour of the history of the cocoa bean, how chocolate is made and the craft of pastry chefs and chocolatiers. Tastings punctuate the visit, and children have their own workshops.
The shop at the end of the tour sells the whole Valrhona range, including rare references. Pastry and chocolate workshops by reservation.
Open all year round, including Sundays. Check the day's opening hours on the official website, they vary with the season.
From the house
Ten minutes' walk along the quays
The Cité du Chocolat is on Avenue du Président Roosevelt, in the centre of Tain. From Quai de la Bâtie, a ten-minute walk past the station.
Allow two hours. It combines well with a cellar in the afternoon, or the market on Saturday morning.
Book
Chocolate, wine, river
The house is halfway between the Cité du Chocolat and the cellars. Choose your dates.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Valrhona's Cité du Chocolat?
In Tain-l'Hermitage, on Avenue du Président Roosevelt, in the town centre. Ten minutes' walk from La Batellerie.
Is the Cité du Chocolat suitable for children?
Yes, it is one of families' favourite outings: interactive tour, tastings, children's workshops by reservation.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about two hours for the tour and the shop, more with a workshop.