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A unique setting at the heart of the Rhône Valley

The Cité du Chocolat Valrhona located in Tain-l’Hermitage, offers a gourmet and inspiring environment for your professional events. The Cité du Chocolat invites you to enjoy a multi-sensory, fun, and educational experience. Blending culinary heritage and innovation, your colleagues will experience an immersive adventure where chocolate becomes the central theme of the day.

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Spaces and packages tailored to your needs

Our meeting rooms are fully equipped to host your seminars, conferences, workshops, or team-building events.
Designed to accommodate various group sizes, they offer a comfortable and functional environment.

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Inviting spaces

Whether for a break, a chance to chat between activities, or a moment dedicated to team building, these spaces help relax the atmosphere and foster natural interactions.
They perfectly complement your meetings, seminars, or group events by adding a more human, unifying dimension to the occasion.

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Le Comptoir Porcelana café-restaurant

For your corporate seminars, why not also enjoy Comptoir Porcelana, our restaurant located in the heart of the Cité? This warm, modern venue provides the perfect setting for lunches and gourmet breaks. Our menus inspired by the world of chocolate and local produce offer a unique, high-quality culinary interlude right in the middle of your workday.

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Private events

To bring your regional seminar to a memorable close, the Cité du Chocolat offers two private hire options. These immersive experiences provide your teams with a special moment in the heart of the world of chocolate ideal for strengthening team cohesion, rewarding your staff, or simply sharing a convivial moment after a day of work.

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Off-site services

Treat your teams to a delicious break without leaving your company :
The Cité du Chocolat Valrhona can come to your location and set up for a memorable and engaging experience.

The Cité du Chocolat has 2 seminar rooms available for rent.

Spaces and packages tailored to your needs

Located in a private house 492 feet from the Cité du Chocolat, this modern yet private workspace is the ideal place to gather a small brainstorming group or a management committee. It includes: 

  • Total area available for private hire: 328 pi²
  • 1 plenary meeting room of 128 pi² for 18 people
  • 2 breakout rooms of 52,49 pi² each
  • 1 relaxation area with foosball table
  • Rental by the day or half-day

Equipment provided: video conferencing camera, flip chart, video projector, 152x170 motorized screen, wall-mounted speakers, Barko ClickShare, wall-mounted control box with HDMI/VGA programming Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, water fountain, notepad & pen + 1 tray of chocolates. 

Please note that the meeting room is not modular. 

Located in the heart of the Cité du Chocolat, the Jivara meeting room offers an ideal setting for your conferences or presentations. Fully soundproofed and air-conditioned, it ensures optimal comfort throughout the day.

Spanning 227 pi² and accommodating up to 45 people, the room is equipped with everything needed for a successful event:

  • Chairs with writing tablets, a raised platform with a lectern
  • High-quality video projector
  • Presentation remote with laser pointer
  • High-speed free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, water cooler, flip chart, and handheld microphone

Please note: the room layout is fixed, but its optimized design ensures excellent visibility and clear audio for all participants.

We had a wonderful time at the Cité du Chocolat. My team's feedback was unanimous regarding the guided tour and the chocolate bar-making workshop.

Emilie, ENEDIS France corporate

Two tour options to choose from

The Cité du Chocolat invites you to enjoy a multi-sensory, fun, and educational experience. Following a tasting and discovery trail, from the cocoa plantations to behind the scenes with master chocolatiers, you will discover the expertise and know-how of those who work with cocoa and those who create chocolates and recipes with unique flavors. 

Self-guided tour

Stroll along an introductory and multi-sensory path… An immersion in the world of chocolate that will awaken all your senses ! 

Duration : 1.5 to 2 hours – Adult price: €9.50 excluding VAT per person (minimum 5 people) 

Guided tour

Let us show you what lies behind a square of chocolate. For 5 to 19 people, duration : 1 hour.  

The guided tour package is €75 excluding VAT in addition to the tour price.

Do you need information or a quote? Contact us at cite@valrhona.fr

Discover unique team-building activities that bring people together

Treat your team to a unique experience in the world of chocolate. Whether you want to strengthen team cohesion, thank your employees, celebrate a success, or simply share a convivial moment, the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona offers tailor-made activities combining gourmet indulgence, discovery, and shared experiences.

Our corporate experiences:

- Tasting workshops
Invite your team to enjoy a special experience centered on the flavors of cocoa. Guided by our experts, discover the subtleties of Grand Cru chocolates, learn to identify their unique aromas, and explore refined pairings with wine or coffee. A unique sensory experience that fosters interaction and camaraderie.

- Team-building workshops that unite the group
Boost team spirit with fun, creative challenges designed to engage, unite, and showcase individual talents. These activities strengthen communication, cooperation, and cohesion in a warm, inspiring setting.

- Pastry workshops
Let creativity shine! Guided by chef-instructors from the Gourmet School, your team members create their own pastries and take home the fruits of their labor. An immersive activity blending craftsmanship, sharing, and enjoyment.

- Immersive tour of the Cité du Chocolat
Embark on a journey into the fascinating world of cocoa, from bean to bar. Through an interactive, fun, and educational tour, your team explores the secrets of chocolate making via sensory experiences, demonstrations, and plenty of tastings.

Transform your corporate event into a memorable, delicious, and meaningful experience, where every participant leaves with unique memories and a truly strengthened team spirit.

Our team-building activities

Introduction to Chocolate Tasting – 1 hour

€13 excl. VAT/person

Engage your five senses and immerse your taste buds in all the flavors of a fine chocolate. Learn to let it take the time to reveal its aromas. A moment of pleasure and emotion through the tasting of seven exceptional dark chocolates.
Capacity: From 10 to 45 people.

Chocolate & Tea Pairing – 1 hour

€17 excl. VAT/person

The rich and delicate pairings between the smoothness of chocolate and the aromas of tea will leave no one indifferent. Experience a unique tasting moment with 5 teas from Jardins de L’Hermitage (tea and infusion blenders in the Drôme region) and 5 Valrhona chocolates. An opportunity to take your taste buds on a journey through different cocoa origins and rigorously selected green and black teas.
Capacity: From 10 to 20 people.

Chocolate & Coffee Pairing – 1.5 hours – NEW

€35 excl. VAT/person

Immerse yourself in a tasting journey and a unique sensory experience where the complex aromas of Loutsa coffee, a Lyon-based roaster since 2018, meet the finesse of Valrhona chocolates. Guided by our experts, you will discover the secrets of coffee extraction methods and learn how to pair its intense and varied flavors with the aromatic richness of chocolate. A unique sensory encounter between two exceptional worlds.
Capacity : From10 to 20 people.

Chocolate & Wine Pairings – 1 hour

€35 excl. VAT/person

A suspended moment : a visual journey into the world of cocoa and wine to reveal their many similarities. Discover the subtle and surprising pairings between wines from the Rhône Valley and Valrhona chocolates. A tasting journey featuring 4 wines and 8 chocolates, where our cocoa expert and a wine guide will introduce you to the concept of terroir and the ancestral know-how of these two cultures.
Capacity : From 15 to 30 people.

The Tasting Challenge - 1 hour

€25 excl. VAT/person

In teams, you'll be invited to complete three challenges centered around chocolate tasting. Get ready for a chocolate storm! Your sense of smell and taste buds will be overwhelmed by chocolate in all its forms: cocoa beans, chocolate mousse, and fine chocolates. This workshop is designed to be fun, educational, and engaging. A delicious activity to awaken your palate and expand your chocolate knowledge. Capacity: 10 to 35 people

The Chocolate Challenge – 2 hours

€45 excl. VAT/person

For this colorful and flavorful team building activity, two challenges await your employees. Divided into teams, they will first have to complete a tasting challenge involving a selection of chocolates and mousses before rolling their sleeves up by making a chocolate mousse. Successfully completing these challenges will earn your employees points, essential for winning the Chocolate Cocoa Pod Trophy, crafted by our pastry chefs. A fun and delicious team building activity that will leave them wanting more !
Capacity : From10 to 24 people

Afterwork : Chocolates, Cheeses, and Wines - 2 hours

€45 excl. VAT/person

After a one hour guided tour of the Cité du Chocolat, discover subtle pairings of chocolates and cheeses with wines from the Rhône Valley. Enjoy a convivial moment in the heart of the Cité or its gardens (weather permitting) where you will taste four cheeses with four chocolates, a white wine, and a red wine. In partnership with La Fromagerie de Karine in Tain l’Hermitage and Domaine Laurent Fayolle in Gervans.
Capacity : From 8 to 20 people. Start time : 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, or 6:00 PM.

The Mystery Dessert – 2 to 2.5 hours

€55 excl. VAT/person

Ready, set, bake! This gourmet team building activity will unfold in three stages : one employee will first taste a mystery dessert blindfolded. Using recipe cards and their explanations, the group begins the recipe. Later, two other colleagues will have the opportunity to refine it: first by tasting it again, then by visualizing it. But don't panic! Joker cards can be used with the pastry chef throughout the workshop ! A truly enjoyable moment of sharing around a fun… and delicious competition ! Capacity : From 6 to 12 people

Seasonal Tart – 1 hour

€26 excl. VAT /person

A workshop dedicated to the art of seasonal fruit tarts for all food lovers and tart enthusiasts. Raspberry, strawberry, and pear-almond tarts—tarts will hold no more secrets for you ! No need to be an expert : our chefs will share their techniques, tips, and tricks to ensure you succeed with these recipes every time ! Capacity: From 5 to 16 people

Macaroons – 1.5 hours

€39 excl. VAT /person

Round and colorful, crisp and soft ; macaroons require specific techniques and special attention to be perfectly executed. From the delicate shell to the melting ganache, you will discover all the stages of production. A gourmet immersion to learn, practice, and leave with your own macaroons worthy of a tea room.
Capacity: From 5 to 16 people

Pistachio passion – 2 hours

€52 excl. VAT/person

Discover the captivating world of pistachio with this exclusive workshop, designed for pastry enthusiasts, whether beginners or experts, eager to learn more and perfect their technique. Each participant will leave with delicious treats: chocolate pistachio cookies and a pistachio bar "Dubai style" with homemade pistachio praline.
Capacity : From 5 to 16 people

CHOCOLATELY GOOD

€80 excl. VAT/person - half-day

Nothing but dark chocolate! Essential recipes to delight young and old alike and discover the world of Valrhona chocolate. Dulcey cream puffs, Grandma's mousse, Caramel tart

CARAMEL EMOTION

€80 excl. VAT/person - half-day

Original creations featuring caramel. Peanut Apricot Caramélia, Bahibé Passion Entremets, Caramel Travel Cake. Duration : 7.5 hours, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, from 5 to 10 people

EXCLUSIVELY CHOCOLATE

€80 excl. VAT/person - half-day

Come and showcase the exceptional taste of Valrhona chocolates by creating your own desserts from start to finish. Dulcey Tart, Guanaja Heart Macaroons, Creamy Guanaja Eclairs, Lava Cakes, "Golden Palet" Entremets.

GOURMET COFFEE EXCLUSIVELY CHOCOLATE EMOTION CARAMEL

€160 excl. VAT per person - lunch included (full-day workshop)

Nothing but dark chocolate ! Essential recipes to delight young and old alike and discover the world of Valrhona chocolate. Dulcey cream puffs, Grandma's mousse, Caramel tart. Unexpected guests arrive ! With just a few ingredients, create quick and delicious chef-worthy desserts for a convivial gathering. Jivara crème brûlée, dark chocolate soufflé, Dulcey panna cotta. Duration : 3 hours From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Capacity : From 5 to 10 people

A catering offer for a unique culinary experience

WELCOME COFFEES 
- The Express : €3 excl. VAT / person • Hot drink : coffee / tea • Fruit juice 
- The Gourmet : €5 excl. VAT / person • Chocolate cake and lemon cake (recipes from the Gourmet School) • Hot drink : coffee / tea • Fruit juice
- Coffee Break : €2 excl. VAT / person • Hot drink : coffee / tea • For the 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm break.

LUNCH
Beyond traditional recipes where it is used as a thickener in a sauce, Comptoir Porcelana's creations subtly combine chocolate or cocoa with meats, fish, or vegetables, to unprecedented taste sensations. Committed to offering quality products, the Cité du Chocolat partners with local producers to create a menu featuring regional specialties that changes with the seasons. 

  • All-Chocolate Menu: €23.50 excluding VAT per person (Starter / Main Course / Dessert + Coffee) 
  • For more information, please contact us at: cite@valrhona.fr

The Cité du Chocolat experience for you and your teams

Whether it's to conclude a seminar, organize a company party, or mark a special event, privatizing the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona transforms your reception into an unforgettable moment. The Cité opens its doors exclusively for your professional events thanks to its privatization packages.

Whether you choose the Privilege tour, a two-hour immersion in the world of chocolate punctuated with fun activities and tastings, or the Prestige Evening, a five-hour reception combining discovery, chocolate-themed activities, and a refined cocktail dinner, your guests will enjoy an atypical and memorable experience.
In a modern and welcoming setting, amidst local sparkling wines, gourmet bites, and chocolate gifts, each privatization becomes a unique moment of sharing and conviviality, ideal for marking the end of a seminar or to strengthen team cohesion. 

When the Cité du Chocolat closes its doors to the public, it opens exclusively to your group. You will enjoy private access to the discovery tour, accompanied by two passionate guides who will enhance the visit with engaging activities: guided tastings, chocolate quizzes, and sensory experiences. From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, discover the Cité du Chocolat in a new way. 

  • Refined welcome: a glass of St Peray Blanc de Blancs Brut, a local sparkling wine with fine, light bubbles to introduce you to our terroir and grape varieties. 
  • Interactive activities : 10-15 minute mini-activities all about chocolate.
  • Gourmet souvenir : each guest leaves with a tasting box containing 6 Grand Cru squares of dark chocolate.
  • Capacity : 20 to 120 people. €30 excl VAT/pers

From 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm, the Cité becomes the stage for your evening. Your guests can freely wander through the immersive spaces, discover the fascinating world of chocolate, and participate in two chocolate-themed activities at the heart of the experience. 

  • Welcome snack to start the evening off smoothly.
  • Cocktail reception prepared by a partner caterer, 2021 World Vice-Champion, offering refined and creative canapés.
  • Food & wine pairings: tasting of red and white wines from the Rhône Valley to enhance the chocolate flavors.
  • Friendly and modern atmosphere: an unusual setting that encourages interaction and conviviality.
  • Capacity : 40 to 120 people.
  • Duration : 5 hours - €75 excl VAT/person

Are your clients attending a seminar at your premises and don't have time to travel? Are you looking for a fun and unique activity to offer them? The Cité du Chocolat will come to you and set up a friendly and delicious event that will leave a lasting impression. 

Chocolate tasting workshop – 1.5 hours – 10 to 50 people 
A moment of pleasure and emotion through the tasting of seven Grand Cru dark chocolates. Colors, scents, aromas, flavors, textures… a sensory journey to revive and enrich your taste memory, challenge your preconceptions, and discover all the subtlety and richness of exceptional chocolate. 

Cocoa stand – 2 hours – 20 people or more 
Green beans, roasted beans, chocolate beans will hold no more secrets for you ! Our expert presenter will introduce you to the… The presentation will cover the various stages of chocolate making, from planting to the chocolate factory. Attentive to your audience, the presentation will answer all questions, creating a friendly, delicious, and educational experience that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. 

Why choose the Cité du Chocolat for your events ?

Privately reserve the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona and offer your colleagues or guests an exclusive immersion in the world of cocoa, with gourmet activities, refined tastings, and convivial moments. 

A unique and gourmet venue : immerse your guests in the world of cocoa.

Customized activities : tastings, quizzes, and interactive workshops. 

A modern and welcoming setting : ideal for strengthening team cohesion and creating lasting memories.

A gourmet and cultural experience : combining pleasure, discovery, and sharing.
 

Quotes and booking : 

Each private event is custom-designed to meet your needs and objectives. Contact our team to obtain a personalized quote and organize an evening that reflects your company's spirit. 

Prices upon request – Capacity from 20 to 120 people depending on the package. 

For more information, contact Stéphanie and Isabelle at +33 4 75 09 27 27 (press 5) From 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.