Museum of the Chocolate in Strasbourg by Marquise de Sevigne

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You would like a visit that appeals to everyone (for people of all nationalities and cultures, for children and grown-ups alike)?
One where the joy of discovery is linked to the pleasure of all the senses?
Where the advantages of modern technology blend harmoniously with the savoury ingredients of a well-tested tradition?

Where the visitor's imagination can join other cultures across the centuries and lands?
A prestigious trademark, Marquise de Sévigné, which has always aimed at excellence for this exceptional commodity, warmly invites you to come and share its passion.

The conference room Sharing a passion through "chocolate-land", 800 m2 entirely devoted to cocoa and its transformation into chocolate. Exquisite and delicious, chocolate is something unique. At the crossroads of several civilisations, from being a luxury product, it has become a mythical blend of refinement, emotion and pleasure. It gratifies our senses, hearts and minds all at the same time, and touches our imaginations where our own personal life stories mingle with those ofprevious generations. After a presentation film in the conference room, the tour is organised in a radial pattern: starting out from a small paved square, the visitor can go along any of three different paths. Thanks to this setting, designed like a hall of discovery, the visitor can acquire knowledge and enjoy himself at the same time:
	A journey into time Cocoa throughout the ages and civilisations, from its origins in South America, its huge popularity with the aristocracy in the 18th century up to its present-day importance in world trade). Follow the fascinating story of chocolate told in 30 animated scenes.
From cocoa to chocolate The wonderful story of a transformation or how the cocoa bean becomes chocolate (a sensorial encounter in which the visitor is plunged by a machine into the heart of the chocolate-making process). A thrilling experience for children and grown-ups.
	A brand's rise to fame Created in 1898, the Marquise de Sévigné brand is now an ambassador for chocolate throughout the world. Its distinctive types of chocolate beguile the palate and help transmit its high-quality know-how: the visitor can test his creative talent by making his own chocolate on a magic machine.
The laboratory A professional chocolate-maker shows the art of chocolate-making, will answer questions and exchange views. The tea room For a more extensive tour and a chance to sample on site: tea room and restaurant where cocoa is an essential ingredient in their novel recipes. The gift shop Gift shop selling chocolates and other presents.