Passionate about chocolate for more than a century
In 1875, Monsieur Pertuiset inaugurated his chocolaterie at 2, rue du Rhône. A man of taste, he quickly forged a reputation for his establishment and soon the upper echelons of the belle époque were flocking to his door. This was the age of horse-drawn transport, and gourmand horses were known to block the Rue du Rhône until they were given their praline.
In 1933, the flourishing chocolaterie passed into the hands of new experienced owners. Two decades later, some manuscripts of famous original recipes mysteriously disappeared. From then on, the precious documents were kept in a secret safe.
By 1967, the irresistible little treats from DU RHÔNE had conquered the world. Meanwhile deep in the laboratory the master chocolatiers were driven more than ever to preserve their authenticity. In 1976 the establishment moved to Rue de la Confédération. We are confident that the saga will go on and on and that DU RHÔNE will be synonymous with genuine chocolate for a very long time to come.
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Beyond fashion, on the fringes of market standardisation, the great tradition in chocolate bears one name, DU RHÔNE.
A name found in the most prestigious guidebooks such as California’s Goldbook or Gault & Millau, which has awarded us their Prize for our moccas glacés. It may be because, from the subtle care we take in preparation right up to the final touch, we spare no effort in our quest for perfection.
The ingredients are selected meticulously, as shown by our refusal to incorporate chemical additives and preservatives at the heart of such a smooth creamy paste.
Chocolats DU RHÔNE stresses its authenticity by offering connaisseurs a range essentially made up of dark "amer noir” chocolates, supplemented by a selection of light varieties or “claires”. Among our most famous specialities of world renown are the carré amer, marc de Dôle and of course mocca glacé.
Our chocolaterie has also become a prized destination for famous people from all over the world. You too are sure to experience the same sensation as General de Gaulle, Grace Kelly, Yul Brynner, Winston Churchill, the Shah of Iran, Dwight Eisenhower, Fernand Raynaud, J.F. Kennedy, Michel Simon, Maurice Chevalier, Colette… |