Choco-Story Colmar Chocolate Workshop

Learn professional chocolate-making techniques at this chocolate workshop in the Choco-Story Colmar Museum, complemented by the museum's interactive exhibits.

Activity Details

Welcome to Choco-Story Colmar! On the day of your visit, head to 12 Place de la Cathédrale in Colmar.

You will participate in a chocolate-making workshop lasting 45 minutes, where you will learn techniques such as dipping and decorate your chocolate bars. Guided by a chocolatier, you'll create chocolates to take home.

Post-workshop, explore the museum’s interactive exhibit that presents the history of the cacao bean with an audio guide available in English. Discover cocoa’s origins and its introduction to Europe by conquistadors in the 15th century. Learn about cocoa's significance in the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca cultures through various interactive stations that feature different cocoa aromas and chocolate-making processes.

Among the exhibit highlights is a sculpture of the Statue of Liberty made entirely from cocoa, honoring Auguste Bartholdi, creator of the original statue in New York. Your visit will conclude with a chocolate-tasting session.

Schedule

Choco-Story Colmar Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, with final admission at 5 pm. The timing mentioned is for the chocolate workshop, and you may explore the museum either before or after.

Additional Info

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop, who must also purchase a ticket for the workshop.