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Some of the best chocolatiers have several locations. Try
the following:
Maison du Chocolat, which some people consider as the
best in Paris.
Cacao et Chocolat. Exotic fillings, with Latin overtones.
Lenôtre. Remarkable and exquisitely presented candies.
Debauve & Gallais, one of the city's oldest and
most venerated.
Dalloyau, which is mentioned above as a traiteur
The excellent Belgian chocolatiers Godiva, Jeff de Bruges,
Daskalidès and De Neuville all have stores in Paris.
Chocolatier nonpareil
There's little to say about the two boutique chocolatiers below,
because even superlatives aren't good enough. Once you try their
extraordinary confections, you may never go anywhere else. Be
prepared to pay handsomely for perfection.
Patrick Roger; 108 boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006;
tel: 01.43.29.38.42.
Pierre Hermé; 72 rue Bonaparte, 75006; tel: 01.43.54.47.77.
WINE
When choosing a wine, it helps to describe the meal to be
served with the proprietor of the cave (wine shop). Be clear
as to the desired price range of the wine, and he will suggest
the most appropriate wine. Discuss too, the temperature at
which the wine should be served. White wines are served
chilled, as are some red wines. It is interesting to note that
the shape of the bottle varies according to the type of wine
and the region. The percentage of alcohol varies as well and
must be indicated on the label.
In general, French wines (and other Old World, European
wines) are classified by the terroir —the interplay of the soil
and climate upon the vines. Thus, what is indicated on the
label is the area of the château. This is unlike the wines
of the New World (non-European wines), which are often
labelled by the type of grape.
In addition to local caves , there are reliable chains with wines
of all categories and prices. Nicolas, a franchise operation with
 
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