Chocolaterie de Gruyères
Chocolaterie de Gruyères
Chocolaterie de Gruyères
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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missylarson
Palermo, Italy87 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
A tour of the famous Callier Chocolate factory and Gruyere cheese factory is a "must do"-especially if you love chocolate and cheese! We took the scenic train ride tour to visit both places and had a wonderful experience!
Written July 27, 2017
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COLIN M
Lausanne, Switzerland48 contributions
Dec 2015 • Business
In one's eagerness to enter the walled village of Gruyères, it is amazingly easy not to see the Chocolaterie, which is just on the right-hand side of the entrance gate. Built on two levels, connected by a stout wooden staircase, the ground level contains a small classroom with a seating capacity of about 20. On the upper level is the shop, whicvh also contains a machine which rhythmically beats molten chocolate into a creamy substance
It is worth the 15 franc investment to learn the origins of chocolate, to taste the difference between the drink discovered by the Spanish conquistadores in central America in the 16 and 17th centuries and then to learn about the development of chocolate, first as a drink and then to the varieties which we know today.
I was there with a group of colleagues from the forest industries and could hardly believe the intense interest which was shown throughout the presentation, stretching the illustrated lecture from its scheduled 40 minutes to well over an hour. Richard Uldry, the proprietor and lecturer display a tireless enthusiasm for chocolate, which he crafts from the finest beans using traditional methods. In nearby Broc, it is possible to visit a large-scale and world-famous industrial chocolate factory producing thousands of tons sold across the world. In comparison, Richard Uldry produces about 2 tons of chocolate per annum but it must be tasted to appreciate the difference between factory-made and hand-made. Richard does have expansion plans and dreams of increasing production to 10 tons a year and also of opening a shop and tea-room in nearby Bulle..
Whatever his future may hold, I cannot recommend strongly enough that you take the time to attend the lecture so that you can begin to understand the complexity of the product, after which a short climb up the outside staircase will allow you to purchase a bar or two of the very finest chocolate to grace your palate.
It is worth the 15 franc investment to learn the origins of chocolate, to taste the difference between the drink discovered by the Spanish conquistadores in central America in the 16 and 17th centuries and then to learn about the development of chocolate, first as a drink and then to the varieties which we know today.
I was there with a group of colleagues from the forest industries and could hardly believe the intense interest which was shown throughout the presentation, stretching the illustrated lecture from its scheduled 40 minutes to well over an hour. Richard Uldry, the proprietor and lecturer display a tireless enthusiasm for chocolate, which he crafts from the finest beans using traditional methods. In nearby Broc, it is possible to visit a large-scale and world-famous industrial chocolate factory producing thousands of tons sold across the world. In comparison, Richard Uldry produces about 2 tons of chocolate per annum but it must be tasted to appreciate the difference between factory-made and hand-made. Richard does have expansion plans and dreams of increasing production to 10 tons a year and also of opening a shop and tea-room in nearby Bulle..
Whatever his future may hold, I cannot recommend strongly enough that you take the time to attend the lecture so that you can begin to understand the complexity of the product, after which a short climb up the outside staircase will allow you to purchase a bar or two of the very finest chocolate to grace your palate.
Written November 6, 2016
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Ofeliavez
Mexico City, Mexico27 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We went there as we were finishing our visit to Gruyeres, and even though we were still full, as we just had a fondue and dessert, we had to try the dark chocolate gaufre!!! I've tried a lot a lot of Swiss chocolates but this one was the best!!! So yes it is not cheap but it is a ver high quality chocolate!!!! If you go over there you should try out dark chocolate!!! Is the best. Shouldn't miss this place.
Written August 6, 2018
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Spike314159
Chicago, IL154 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
I know. I know. A chocolate shop in a tourist town like Gruyeres is going to be expensive. The chocolate was quite good. And you could buy just a few pieces to keep the cost down. If you are traveling there with your romantic partner and need some chocolate - - - fine. But do NOT take your 4 kids in there and tell them to pick out what they want - - - just a suggestion.
Written June 29, 2016
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Staci W
Mies, Switzerland31 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Excellent tour for all ages. Clean bathrooms, fun playground, yummy snacks while you wait for the tour. We liked that the tours were scheduled allowing only a set amount of people every 10 minutes or so. Stroller friendly through out. The hands on portion of the tour is amazing and captures the attention of children ages 5 and 7. The tasting room is fun! We were glad we had water with us. Parking is free and an easy walk.
Written April 23, 2017
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CorruptedSanity
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2,058 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
Nothing special to be honest
Nice selection
Too sweet though
The staff could've been friendlier
Please give this review a thumbs up
Nice selection
Too sweet though
The staff could've been friendlier
Please give this review a thumbs up
Written June 21, 2016
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Angela von Büren
Boniswil, Switzerland42 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Well , I'm Swiss so I eat a lot of good chocolate and I love chocolate.
When I came in the little store it already smelled like heaven. I tried obe bite of de "trying chocolate pieces" there it got me.
I bought a piece and also bought a Waffle with fresh warm chocolate.
It really was the best I ever had.
Its pricy but totaly worth it!!
When I came in the little store it already smelled like heaven. I tried obe bite of de "trying chocolate pieces" there it got me.
I bought a piece and also bought a Waffle with fresh warm chocolate.
It really was the best I ever had.
Its pricy but totaly worth it!!
Written October 21, 2017
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Pia K
Innsbruck, Austria11 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Oh my god, the ice cream! :)
The chocolaterie is housed in one of the old (but lovingly restored) houses in the city of Gruyères, canton Fribourg. It is very small but the abundance of chocolate flavours is amazing.
I had a scoop of their homemade icecream (blood orange), which was absolutely delicious and very refreshing.
After a lot of consideration I bought milk chocolate and noisette branches as a present for my parents and we still have to try those. However, the nice lady selling the chocolate gave us chocolate easter bunnies for free (seeing as the next day was Easter Sunday) - those were absolutely delicious (all melty goodness).
If you visit the medieval city of Gruyères (which I highly (!!!) recommend), don't miss out on the chocolaterie, it is DEFINITELY worth a delicious visit!
The chocolaterie is housed in one of the old (but lovingly restored) houses in the city of Gruyères, canton Fribourg. It is very small but the abundance of chocolate flavours is amazing.
I had a scoop of their homemade icecream (blood orange), which was absolutely delicious and very refreshing.
After a lot of consideration I bought milk chocolate and noisette branches as a present for my parents and we still have to try those. However, the nice lady selling the chocolate gave us chocolate easter bunnies for free (seeing as the next day was Easter Sunday) - those were absolutely delicious (all melty goodness).
If you visit the medieval city of Gruyères (which I highly (!!!) recommend), don't miss out on the chocolaterie, it is DEFINITELY worth a delicious visit!
Written April 2, 2016
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mzungu333
Madison, WI121 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
This little chocolate shop makes chocolate of various types. Set in the old Gruyere it is a source of fine chocolate. A mandatory stop for chocolate lovers it can be very busy during tourist times. The visitor can see how chocolate is handmade and molded. This is in contrast to the large Maison de Callier factory in the vicinity.
Warning: This is not the Maison de Callier as it appears that some people think it is.
Warning: This is not the Maison de Callier as it appears that some people think it is.
Written October 28, 2015
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Judith B
Canberra, Australia21 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
The self guided tour with headphones leads you through history of chocolate in a succession of rooms finally showing the making of Cailler chocolate. Unlimited free samples available. No need to take the expensive chocolate train tour easy to navigate on your own
Written September 28, 2015
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