When it comes to chocolate brands, most people know the big names. But the real magic? It’s found off the beaten path in tiny ateliers, tucked-away patisseries, and under-the-radar chocolateries that most tourists miss.
If you’re looking to treat yourself or discover new French gems, these 10 lesser-known chocolate brands deserve a spot on your radar. From chocolate-covered pretzels to luxurious award-winning bars, here are some deliciously different picks that will transport you to France.
1. Bretzel & Co – For the Sweet & Salty Lovers
A match made in snacking heaven: chocolate-covered pretzels. Bretzel & Co turns this classic combo into a French treat that’s both nostalgic and elevated. Perfect for those moments when you can’t decide between sweet or savoury.
🔗 bretzelandco.com
2. CHOCODIC – Chocolate Bombs and Personalised Delights
This brand knows how to make chocolate fun. CHOCODIC offers customisable chocolate, but their hot chocolate bombs truly steal the show. Available in white, milk, or caramel chocolate, they’re perfect for dropping into your favourite mug of hot milk.
🔗 chocodic.com
3. Chevaliers d’Argouges – A Taste of France in Every Tin
Not only is the chocolate divine, but the packaging tells a story. These beautiful tins are themed by region, letting you travel through France one bite at a time. Think chocolate with a side of wanderlust.
🔗 les-chevaliers-dargouges.com
4. SUNSHINE CHOCOLATS – A Ray of Chocolate Joy
With a name that already makes you smile, SUNSHINE CHOCOLATS brings joy in every bar. Flavours like chocolate with oranges, raisins, or caramelised almonds make this brand a sunny standout among French chocolate brands.
🔗 sunshinechocolats.fr
5. Barre Clandestine – Award-Winning Artisan Bars
With seven awards under their belt from 2023 and 2024, Barre Clandestine is pure indulgence. Their bars focus on origin purity and elegant flavour combinations. These are chocolates you’ll want to savour slowly.
🔗 barreclandestine.com
6. D’lys couleurs – Chocolate Handbags, Anyone?
This is where chocolate meets creativity. From edible handbags to custom shapes, D’lys couleurs brings playful luxury to the world of chocolate. A perfect pick for gifting (or spoiling yourself).
🔗 dlys-couleurs.com
7. Léonard Parli – Provence’s Sweet Side
Based in the heart of Provence, Léonard Parli is a heritage brand full of regional treasures. Expect chocolate-covered oranges, classic calissons, and more sun-drenched treats from the South of France.
🔗 leonard-parli.com
8. Bisch de Bruche – Dreamy Chocolate Spreads
If you’re the type to eat chocolate spread by the spoonful (no judgement), Bisch de Bruche has you covered. Their range includes white chocolate, pistachio-infused, and milk chocolate almond spreads. Pure joy in a jar.
🔗 bischdebruche.com
9. Cocoripop – Chocolate-Covered Everything
Crunchy, sweet, and moreish—Cocoripop makes chocolate-covered popcorn, nuts, and cereal balls that are impossible to resist. It’s the snack you didn’t know you needed.
🔗 cocoripop.com
10. Limouzi Saveurs – Rustic Meets Refined
This small producer offers charming chocolate bars topped with crushed nuts, dried raspberries, or gooey caramel. The kind of treat that feels both rustic and elevated—just like a hidden chocolate shop in the French countryside.
🔗 limouzisaveurs.jimdofree.com
Experience Authentic French Chocolate Without Booking a Flight
For those who appreciate the finer things in life but struggle to find the time to visit these chocolate artisans in person, Madalyn et Rose brings authentic French chocolate experiences directly to you.
Our Artisanal French Chocolate Box Edition features carefully selected products from small and medium producers throughout France, providing you with a genuine taste of French craftsmanship and tradition. Each box contains a curated selection that might include milk, dark, and caramel chocolate bars from northwestern France, all-chocolate cookies from southwestern artisans, palm oil-free hazelnut spread, and organic hot chocolate powder fabricated in Lille.
Every product in our collection is 100% made in France and selected to provide you with a moment of authentic French indulgence—a brief yet meaningful escape from your busy routine without leaving home.
Whether you’re reminiscing about a past trip to France or dreaming of future travels, these artisanal chocolates offer a taste of the sophisticated pleasure that defines French culinary culture.
Treat yourself to the experience you deserve: authentic, artisanal, and absolutely délicieux.
