Saturday, April 7, 2012

Michel Cluizel - une vitrine pleine de chocolat



Of all the delicious offerings in this Rue Saint-Honoré window the bucket of eggs, the large one on the right, would suit me just fine.  I'll share, of course!

Michel Cluizel has an interesting history, traced back to a family pastry business in Normandy.  In 1948 Michel Cluizel followed his parents as they transitioned into the chocolate business.  Today, Michel, a true cacaofevier and his four children are leaders in this family business which employs over 200 people.  One could compare the varieties of chocolate to those of fine wine with more descriptive adjectives than I can summon in my French vocabulary.  One of his daughters runs the boutique here on Rue Saint-Honoré.

I first posted about Michel Cluizel here for the chocolate purses in the window.


Michel Cluizel
201, rue Saint-Honoré
75001, Paris



22 comments:

Dianne said...

Ah! The French do Chocolat SO well Genie ... Très belle vitrine.

Kirsty @ Bonjour Quilts said...

Oh drooooool! Would last about 3 minutes on our table.

Joe said...

Save the big chook top right for me. Isn't Easter delightful?

Forest Dream Weaver said...

Reminds me of the film Chocolat.....one of my favourites.

Happy Easter!
Ruby

Vreni said...

I love the Easter bunnies with the bow between their ears and their white teeth!

M said...

I can't say miam-miam enough! How I wish we had this quality chocolates here .... le sigh!!!!

Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...

Love the Easter bunnies. I could spend a lot of time in that lovely shop.

Happy Easter.
Sam

brattcat said...

oh, i'm yearning for a taste of each.

This is Belgium said...

i have been away myself, Genie and am catching up with your blog..
Happy Easter
anni

Cezar and Léia said...

Oh gosh, I feel like jumping in there!
God bless you!
Cezar

Virginia said...

sort of like the Cracker Barrel with a French twist! :)
V

Pat said...

Oh, what fun...and yum. I'll take the hen with the bow.

Harriet said...

The bunnies with the protruding front teeth need my assistance!

Wishing you an early Happy Easter as I'll be away tomorrow.

Starman said...

France is becoming so commercial.

Alexa said...

I'm with Vreni and Harriet -- those cute buck-toothed egg/bunnies are calling to me. It's an amazing display, Genie. Hope you're enjoying this holiday weekend.

Anonymous said...

Yummy! There is something to be said about the way Paris shops always display their wares. For me, its all about the packaging!

You would not have to twist my arm to get me to try one of these!

Genie, Have a Happy and Blessed Easter!

Mary said...

I am in love with the bunnies with big teeth and bows. But, truly, it all looks quite yummy indeed! :)

Randy said...

Looks yummy.

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Virginia, you really made me laugh and if I didn't know better I would think you were a regular patron at CB!

This window is quite different from the usual elegant styles, but there is something endearing and comical about the rabbits.

Bises,
Genie

Louise said...

Now that looks sensational. I really must get to France for Easter one year.

TheChieftess said...

Yummmmm!!!

Palomasea said...

Looks yummy to me!
Bises,
- Irina