Enjoy a unique sensory experience with chocolate

Plan your visit to the Cité du Chocolat

Organize your visit to the Cité du Chocolat

Enter the world of exceptional chocolate

Shop opening hours:  
Mondays: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sundays and public holidays*: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM 

 

Tour opening hours: 
Mondays: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM 
Tuesdays to Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Last entry for the tour at 5:00 PM 

Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM 
Last entry for the tour at 4:00 PM
Bookings are recommended
 

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Tour lasts 1.5 to 2 hours - Booking recommended

  • Adult Tour - 17 years old and over: €12
  • Free for children under 3 years old
  • Child Tour (3-5 years old ): €7.50
  • Child Tour (6-12 years old ): €9.50
  • Reduced Rate Tour: €10.50  (teens aged 13-17 years old, students, unemployed, disabled person, groups of 10 persons and more)
  • Preferential Low Carbon Rate Visit: €9.50 upon presentation of proof of use of train, bus or bicycle.

Groups (20 persons and more) and seminars  
Contact us at +33(0)4 75 09 27 27

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How to get to the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona 
Located in Tain-l’Hermitage, in the heart of the Rhône Valley, the Cité du Chocolat is easily accessible, whether you arrive by car, train, or coach. Find here all the practical information to prepare your visit and serenely reach this place dedicated to exceptional chocolate. 

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Discover the activities of the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona

The visitor trail

The Shop

Gourmet School

Comptoir Porcelana restaurant

Discover the place where chocolate reveals its secrets

Experience the magic of chocolate at the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona

Located in the heart of the Drôme region, in Tain l’Hermitage, the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona is much more than just a chocolate museum: it is a true place for immersion, discovery, tasting, and sharing around this exceptional product. Conceived as a bridge between visitors, artisans of taste, and the uniquely rich world of cocoa, the Cité du Chocolat offers a one of a kind experience that blends expertise, education, sensory emotion, and fascinating encounters. 

The Cité du Chocolat, a gourmet journey for everyone

A delicious moment to share

With family or friends, the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona invites you to enjoy an immersive and sensory experience. Interactive tours, gourmet discoveries, and tastings are punctuating the visit, delighting both young and old alike.  A friendly and accessible outing for everyone, ideal for sharing a unique moment around exceptional chocolate. 

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An educational visit tailored to the curriculum

The Cité du Chocolat Valrhona welcomes school groups for a fun and educational exploration of chocolate. Interactive tours and educational workshops allowing students to understand the origin of cocoa, the manufacturing process, and the associated skills, using a tailored approach for each grade level. An enriching outing, which combines learning, sensory experiences, and curiosity.

An inspiring venue for your professional events

The Cité du Chocolat Valrhona offers a unique and welcoming setting for your seminars, team-building activities, and corporate events. Immersive tours, gourmet experiences, special moments to share and build group cohesion, creativity, and interaction. An inspiring interlude centered around exceptional chocolate, ideal for bringing your teams together. 

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A fun outing for your employees 

The Cité du Chocolat Valrhona offers work councils fun and delicious experiences to bring your teams together or reward your employees. Interactive tours, tasting workshops, and moments of sharing guaranteeing an original, friendly, and memorable outing centered around exceptional chocolate. 

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A fun and delicious outing for children

The Cité du Chocolat Valrhona welcomes activity centers for a fun and interactive discovery of chocolate. The children's-friendly tour combines games, sensory experiences, and learning activities to spark their curiosity. An ideal outing to share a friendly and enriching moment as a group.

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A journey of the senses ... which makes sense

Certified as a "Divertissement Durable" (sustainable entertainment) destination, the Cité du Chocolat is committed to reducing its environmental footprint, promoting respectful practices, and raising visitors' awareness of the social and environmental issues related to the cocoa industry. 

Through its educational content, well-considered design choices, and daily actions, the Cité du Chocolat affirms its commitment in offering a unique experience: one that is delicious, educational, and socially conscious, where the pleasure of discovery is combined with respect for people and the planet. 

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Journey to the heart of the expertise that elevates chocolate

Explore the secrets of chocolate

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