Best hot chocolate in Paris: the 12th-13th arrondissements
The 12th and 13th arrondissements of Paris alternate tranquility with more modern neighborhoods around the Bibiliothèque François Mitterrand.
After a walk in the Bois de Vincennes or around the charming Butte au Cailles, why not stop for a hot chocolate?
We’ve found the best in the area…
Puerto Cacao
Traditional chocolate, fair trade and sustainable development: this could be the motto of Puerto Cacao – a unique chocolate store created to introduce the Parisians to a high quality chocolate, guaranteed ethically sourced. Need we add that their hot chocolates are delectable?
Puero Cacao2 Rue Théophile Roussel, 75 012 Paris
Métro: Ledru-Rollin
L’Oisivethé
L’Oisivethé is a small, cosy nest serving up their creamy beverages in an old-fashioned porcelain cup. And in this cozy tearoom, you can even learn how to knit!
L’Oisivethé1 Rue Jean Marie Jego, 75 013 Paris
Métro: Tolbiac
Espressamente Illy
Though this Italian chain specializes in coffee, it’s worth tasting their hot chocolate – flavored with pistachio, hazelnut or almond. The café also offers a number of pastries and cakes to accompany your warm beverage. Delizioso!
Espressamente IllyBercy Village, 42 Cour Saint-Émilion, 75 012 Paris
Métro: Cour Saint-Émillion
Where are your favourite hot chocolate spots in the 12th and 13th arrondissements? Add any that we’ve missed in the comment box below!
Find hot chocolate in other arrondissements…
1st // 2nd & 3rd // 4th // 5th
6th // 7th // 8th // 9th // 10th & 11th // 14th & 15th // 16th & 17th // 18th // 19th & 20th
Image Credits:
1. Chocolat Chaud “Parisien”, by Yuichi Sakuraba, via Flickr.
2. Puerto Cacao, by Smaïn A., via Yelp.
3. L’Oisivethé, via Facebook.
4. Espressamente Illy, via Facebook.
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Judy MacMahon
