Planète Chocolat

I completely agree with Bre H. Our family of 6 had the best time during our private workshop. Honestly, the experience was well ahead of expectations and I whole-​heartedly recommend it!
Our group included 2 (slightly reluctant) Belgians who also came away saying what a fabulous experience it was.
The owner is knowledgeable and creates a fun and educational workshop. Loved it!

Our family visited the store because it offered a chocolate making class and we wanted to sample some of that delicious Belgian chocolate we had heard so much about. Well this place was SO much fun and is great value for your money!
It’s located very near Grand Place and was very easy to find. We were able to do a private chocolate making session since it was a Sunday and there were 6 of us travelling together. The session takes a little over an hour and you learn how to make all different kinds of chocolate. The best part is you get to take what you make home! The gentleman doing the demonstrations (the owner I believe) was entertaining, friendly, and taught us a lot about chocolate. The shop also sells all kinds of different chocolates, including chocolate high heeled shoes (GREAT gifts by the way!).
This is was definitely the highlight of our trip and i cannot recommend the chocolate making class enough –kids, couples, families, solo!

I was looking for a place that would do demonstrations of how to make chocolate during my trip to Brussels. I contacted a few places regarding demos that individuals (rather than a group) can participate in and only Planete Chocolat responded.
We had a great time there. We were given a cup of hot chocolate and several pieces of chocolates to try. You can volunteer to help make chocolates as well. The demo was very interactive and informative. The «instructor» speaks French and English, switching between the two throughout the demo.
I recommend that you go and check it out. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes beforehand to buy tickets. It gets filled up pretty fast.

The chocolate ‘tour’ was a very engaging hour long demonstration of how the Belgians create such wonderful chocolates. In addition to seeing how the chocolates are prepared, you get a great view of how the cocoa is harvested and eventually makes it to the Chocolaterie. Our ‘teacher’ was very engaging and talented (he pulled off the class in Flemish, English and French without missing a beat). The interactive parts were fun, such as helping him create pralines. And, of course, the chocolates we sampled were great. Highly recommend if you have some time on your hands and wish to learn more about how these heavenly treats are made.

I came here with a group and had the honor to take part of the educational/​chocolate tasting class.
Once my group got settled down, we were immediately served with delicious hot chocolate. The «tour» or class was about 45 minutes long. Then this kind lady was able to explain in details about the origin of chocolate and general facts. For instance, reasons why chocolate is the best in Belgium. Also fresh chocolate is the best and should only last 6 — 8 weeks, any other pre-​packaged chocolate’s quality that lasts longer than a few months simply cannot compre with fresh chocolate.
A person in my group also had the honor to take part of making chocolate demo. It was a lot of fun watching that.
I absolutely fell in love with this adorable store! They have chocolates that are presented in creative shapes. The price was okay.
Remember, this is Europe (Belgium), so everything closes pretty early (although shops in Madrid opens late). They close at 6:30pm so make sure you come here early!

This lovely chocolate store, just around the corner from both Grand Place and Mannequin Pis, not only sells chocolate, but also offers educational opportunities those interested in the chocolate making process. Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon anyone can sign up to attend a 45min session. I did not have this chance, but I enjoyed looking around the shop and purchasing a milk chocolate «3» and a dark chocoloate «0» for an acquaintance’s 30^th birthday.

This has the be the best place for chocolate in Brussels. Highly recommended.

Petit Musée du Chocolat absolument craquant! Planète Chocolat est le refuge gourmand de tous les fanas de chocolat.
Ils y font de chouette dégustation, puis vous font assister à la fabrication du chocolat en passant par son historique et ils font ça bien s’il vous plaît, 45 minutes d’animation et… L’heure du chocolat chaud maison avec ses quelque pralines… Divin!
Sacré bonne adresse pour les fondus du choco, à consommer sans modération (m’enfin pas tous les jours tout de même mmm?!)

Ist bestimmt kein schlechter Chocolatier. Hier gibt es verschiedenste Pralinen und Tafeln mit zum Teil ungewöhnlichen Geschmacksrichtungen. Staunen kann ich auch über die Schokoladenfiguren, die überall zur Schau stehen und wirklich gut aussehen: Katzen, eine Geige, Stilettos, Gebäude, Kühe, eine Parkbank mit einem alten Pärchen…
Hinten gibt es ein kleines Café, wo man Kaffee und natürlich auch Kako trinken kann.
Aber ehrlich gesagt sind mir «richtige» Chocolatiers wie Marcolini, Wittamer, Godiva oder Neuhaus lieber. Hier habe ich dann doch den Eindruck, dass die Qualität nicht so gut ist wie bei den eben genannten. Kann aber nicht darüber urteilen, weil ich mir hier nichts gekauft habe.
Interessant ist aber die Pralinenherstellung. Jedes Wochenende kann man wohl nachmittags dabeizuschauen. Leider hab ich es verpasst.

Grande chocolaterie à Bruxelles. Des grandes salles de découvertes et de démonstration sur le chocolat belge. On y organise des workshops, des visites, et des shows sur l’histoire et la fabrication du chocolat belge.
L’ambiance est conviviale et en même temps pédagogique.
Le week-​end à 16h c’est sans réservation.
Pour toute personne, société, école, touristes…
A conseiler.
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Le paradis du chocolat belge !
On veut que les Belges soient les rois du chocolat ! Pour une mordue du chocolat noir, j’étais assez déçue de mes découvertes chocolatées en Belgique: trop crémeux, trop fade ! Et là, au hasard d’une rue, près de la Grand Place, une découverte: Planète Chocolat ! Le lieu n’a rien d’exceptionnel mais ma soeur et moi y avons trouvé enfin du vrai chocolat noir; nous nous sommes aussi laissées aller à déguster quelques originalités tant au chocolat noir, au lait et blanc: du chocolat au poivre noir (particulier !), du chocolat à la violette, du chocolat au thym (très bon), du chocolat moka, du chocolat à la cannelle, du chocolat au kumkwat, du chocolat caramel-​menthe, etc. Vous pouvez même faire un «bouquet» de chocolat à offrir comme des fleurs ! Une idée originale et très appréciée, je vous le promet !