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The full notebook: pralines, chocolatiers, history, addresses and gift ideas, all in one place. 35 articles, updated every week.
Where to buyBuying Belgian chocolate online: the guide
Which house to choose, at what price, and how to stop chocolate melting in summer: the guide to ordering Belgian chocolate online without the missteps.
29 June 2026 · 7 min
Pralines & specialtiesManon café: Leonidas, Mary or Neuhaus?
White manon café, coffee buttercream and hazelnut: we compare Leonidas, Mary and Neuhaus to find the best Belgian manon for your taste.
28 June 2026 · 7 min
Where to buyBuying Belgian chocolate at Brussels Airport
At Brussels Airport, Neuhaus, Leonidas, Marcolini and Godiva sit under one roof. What to buy, at what price, and is it cheaper to buy in town?
27 June 2026 · 7 min
Gifts & ideasChocolate advent calendar: which one to choose?
Premium or family, brand or chocolatier: we compare Belgian chocolate advent calendars to find the one that is really worth it.
26 June 2026 · 7 min
Gifts & ideasWhich Belgian chocolate to give at Christmas?
Exceptional box, classic ballotin or big box to share: our selection of the best Belgian Christmas chocolate brands to give as a gift.
26 June 2026 · 8 min
Gifts & ideasGiving Belgian chocolate: how to choose well?
Gift box, ballotin or boxed chocolates? We help you choose the Belgian chocolate to give by occasion, recipient, budget and ethics.
26 June 2026 · 10 min
History of chocolateWhy is Belgian chocolate so famous?
1894 law, ultra-fine grinding, the praline born in 1912: why Belgian chocolate keeps its world reputation, from great houses to artisans.
26 June 2026 · 7 min
Chocolatiers & housesNeuhaus, Leonidas or Pierre Marcolini: which Belgian chocolatier to choose?
Neuhaus, Leonidas, Pierre Marcolini: we compare style, price, cocoa quality and ethics to find the Belgian chocolate brand that's right for you.
24 June 2026 · 10 min