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Chocolate museum in Paris
It was time! Strasbourg, Brussels and Bruges had not even resisted the idea of a temple dedicated to the irresistible cocoa bean. With the support of Belgian chocolate Belcolade, Paris can boast in turn have its own chocolate museum. Not far from North Station, gourmets are given appointments for a breakthrough of fun and gourmet chocolate. Did you know that this wonderful taste appeared there nearly 4,000 years the Olmecs? Despite all this time, chocolate has not aged a bit! We understand better, thanks to this “Choco-Story,” why the Aztec gods and great kings in Europe had grown to become a heavenly food. Beyond this historical epic, you will discover how chocolate is made today and the most greedy seize without urging the tasting area and shop.
Open all year 7 days 7, from 10 to 6 (last entry at 5).
Rates: from 6 € to 9 €.
Choco-Story – Le Musée du Chocolat
28, boulevard Bonne Nouvelle
75010 Paris
France
T.: +33.(0)1.42.29.68.60
F.: +33.(0)1.42.29.65.08
info@museeduchocolat.fr
The Museum of Freemasonry
Established in Cadet Hall, the Museum of Freemasonry has re-opened its doors in February 2010 after major renovations. It presents the history of Freemasonry and the contribution of the boxes to the history of France for nearly three centuries. Evidence of the Masonic influence on the evolution of society, of citizenship and modernity, both philosophically and politically, the museum displays a large collection of seals, jewelry, medals, paintings, personal items such as watches , manuscripts, prints, architecture books, and photographs. The exhibition sheds light particularly on the origin and nature of symbols and rites. The pieces should not miss during your visit: decks Voltaire and Jerome Bonaparte, or sword of Venerable Lafayette.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 14h to 18h. Closed Mondays and holidays.
Price: 6 €. Reduced price: 4 €.
Musée de la Franc-maçonnerie
16, rue Cadet
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.45.23.20.92
Manucurist: Temple manicure
Paris is not only the capital of fashion and culture is also a city dedicated to beauty and well-being. The Parisian are followers of the new institute Manucurist, located near the department stores. Thus, after an afternoon shopping with your girl or your best friend, you can pamper your hands and feet with “nail designers, artists at heart! Depending on your needs and your lifestyle, adapts and offers Manucurist care or technique that suit you best. As a bonus, the shop is colorful and bright, it restores a little bit of pep’s before returning to the hotel for a romantic dinner with your husband.
Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 19h. Thursday evenings until 21h.
Manucurist
13, rue de la Chaussée d’Antin
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.47.03.37.33
At Verger de la Madeleine: for lovers of great wines
Created in 1937, the cellar at Verger de la Madeleine offers fine wines and spirits lovers rare quality products. Sommeliers du Verger de la Madeleine travel themselves soils of French winemakers, in search of wines of character or novelties. Their hunting grounds: the land unknown to the most famous areas. You will therefore understand that wine is available to all, and fits every budget. You can then leave with a wine at 16 € a Pessac-Leognan at 8900 € a bottle! The Corton-Charlemagne and Chassagne Montrachet are also well represented.
Au Verger de la Madeleine
4, boulevard Malesherbes
75008 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.42.65.51.99
F. : +33.(0)1.42.24.05.22
11 bis, rue Godot de Mauroy - 75009 Paris