Meet our artisan chocolatiers - Saint Marcelin Vercors Isère Tourism

our must-see gourmet addresses

Whether it melts in the mouth or crunches under the tooth, chocolate has the magical power to make eyes shine at any age. Behind every gourmet bite, there is a gesture, a know-how, a passion… And here, in the heart of the Vercors and the plains of Isère, the artisan chocolatiers are true masters of taste. Easter, Christmas or Valentine's Day, their creations delight the holidays with flavors that are both local and original.

📍definitely chocolatey in Montaud

A hidden gem in the heart of Vercors

Perched in the mountain village of Montaud, near Grenoble, Absolutely Chocolatey is a artisanal and family chocolate shop born from a unique life path. First trained in chocolate making, then as a carpenter in the family business, David Chorot had to change direction after an accident. He then chose to rebuild your life around chocolate, his heartfelt profession guided by passion and the desire to create something good, true and sincere.

Here, every creation is made by hand, no added sugar, no preservatives, no artificial flavors or colors, made only from pure cocoa butterThe workshop works with local producers (organic, sustainable, labeled Collège Culinaire de France), for chocolates with frank and unique flavors.

🎖️ Since March 2023, the chocolate factory has been proudly recommended by Gault & Millau, a guarantee of exceptional know-how.

💡 Our tip: We recommend you try its flagship product: caramelized almonds from Drôme (🔗see the product) ! A visit to combine with a hike in the surroundings of Montaud (🔗see the dedicated article) for a meaningful getaway.

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almonds from the Drôme, a specialty of downright chocolate in Montaud

Artisan chocolatiers Lynda and David Chorot, downright chocolatey in Montaud

📍petit pastry shop in Saint-Marcellin

When chocolate enhances local traditions

Since the age of 16, Franck Petit shapes chocolate delicacies with passion and creativity. Arriving in Saint-Marcellin, he immediately wanted pay homage to the city through his creations. Result? A chocolate like the terroir, where local specialties are reinvented in a sweet version… and it’s simply irresistible!

💡 Our tip: If you visit the store, don't leave without tasting these local chocolate creations : the little St Marce® : a sweet version of the famous cheese, filled with gianduja praline and roasted nuts. The chocolate ravioli : a signature specialty, garnished with a pistachio praline delicate and crisp.

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📍Frigoulette chocolate factory

Fairtrade & creative chocolate from Vercors

Nestled in a chalet facing the Col des Trois Becs, Frigoulette Chocolate Factory invites you to a true gourmet immersion in the heart of the Vercors. Here, each chocolate tells a story, with the following common thread: the cocoa bean from Sao Tome, worked in all its nuances – raw, roasted, caramelized or coated.

Directed by Patricia Tripotin, this artisanal house offers an original collection of sweets: filled with fruit or flowers, mendiants, spread, rare Malakoff, praline papillotes, candied ginger... All chocolates are dairy-free, gluten-free, palm oil-free and low in sugar.

Their specialty? A hot chocolate without milk, to be enjoyed all year round in a postcard setting. Labeled by the Culinary College of France, Gault & Millau, Valley of Gastronomy or Guide du Routard, the Frigoulette chocolate factory is an essential stop for lovers of ethical and sensory chocolate.

💡 Our tip: Patricia and her team are committed to sharing their passion by opening the doors to the chocolate factory through tastings, guided tours and 100% chocolate workshops. (🔗 more info)

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✨ What if true luxury was artisanal chocolate from Vercors?

Choosing a chocolate made here means support a craftsman, a story, a territoryIt means choosing a unique product over mass production. And above all, it means treating yourself consciously.

So for your Christmas presents, your little Valentine's Day gifts Or your easter egg hunt, think local, think artisanal… think Saint-Marcellin Vercors Isere !