The gourmet travel notebook. We track down the best pralines, the finest chocolatiers and the secret addresses from Brussels to Bruges. Everything to enjoy Belgium like a local.
Six worlds to learn everything about Belgian chocolate — from praline basics to gift ideas.
BasicsManon, truffle, gianduja, cuberdon… the full glossary so you never hesitate at the counter again.
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HousesFrom the great houses to neighbourhood artisans: who does what, who is worth it, and why.
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HistoryFrom the bean to the 1912 praline: how Belgium became a world reference.
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AddressesOur favourite shops city by city, the tourist traps to avoid and the neighbourhood gems.
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ItinerariesA 100% chocolate day in Brussels, Bruges or Antwerp — walks ready to follow.
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GiftsWhen to give pralines, what to slip into a ballotin, ideas for every budget.
Explore →On average each Belgian eats nearly 8 kg of chocolate a year — and the country has over 2,000 chocolate shops. Enough to fill a serious address book.
Two little tools to become a Belgian chocolate expert — test yourself, then revise.
Belgium and the rest of the world, with surprising anecdotes. Find your level, from “Gourmet tourist” to “Master chocolatier”.
Start the quiz →Flip cards to memorise manon, truffle, gianduja & co. Filter by type, then play “Guess the praline”.
Open the memo →One tested address, one praline decoded and one anecdote, every Sunday morning. Free, and no spam — promise.
