Le musée du Chocolat de l'Isle-sur-Tarn - Art & Dégustation
The Art of Chocolate museum is located in Lisle-sur-Tarn, in the Tarn department, between Albi and Toulouse. 13th century bastide-port, the museum is located in the heart of the village, on the arcaded square, the largest covered square in the southwest. Located in an 18th century mansion, the museum is a unique place. The visit begins with a video projection, where you will discover the secrets of chocolate making, from the cocoa plantation to the finished product.
The second room presents, like a cabinet of curiosities, the different techniques used to create chocolate sculptures.
In the third room, you will discover that chocolate is a material allowing a wide variety of aesthetic effects. The sculptures presented were worked with four hands by different master chocolatiers and contemporary sculptors, such as Casimir Ferrer and Marta Solsona.
End your visit with a guided tasting of great chocolates and discover different cocoa terroirs around the world.
The Art of Chocolate museum is located in Lisle-sur-Tarn, in the Tarn department, between Albi and Toulouse. 13th century bastide-port, the museum is located in the heart of the village, on the arcaded square, the largest covered square in the southwest. Located in an 18th century mansion, the museum is a unique place. The visit begins with a video projection, where you will discover the secrets of chocolate making, from the cocoa plantation to the finished product.
The second room presents, like a cabinet of curiosities, the different techniques used to create chocolate sculptures.
In the third room, you will discover that chocolate is a material allowing a wide variety of aesthetic effects. The sculptures presented were worked with four hands by different master chocolatiers and contemporary sculptors, such as Casimir Ferrer and Marta Solsona.
End your visit with a guided tasting of great chocolates and discover different cocoa terroirs around the world.
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Museum workshops
Come and discover our permanent or temporary exhibitions of chocolate sculptures and works of art , and other events throughout the year and let yourself be guided by a commented tasting.
The chocolate museum also offers numerous tailor-made activities and workshops around chocolate. Discovery workshops with a master chocolatier can be set up by reservation. Chocolate will no longer have any secrets for you, we will explain all the stages of chocolate making and we will support you in creating your own chocolates.
These workshops can be combined with the guided tour of the museum.
We also welcome school audiences for fun and educational visits and we organize birthday snacks for your children.
Finally, the Art du Chocolat museum offers room rental and privatization of the museum for your events.
Our services
Prepare to experience a unique chocolate experience. Our workshops, tastings, and other events will reveal all the secrets of our chocolatiers to you.
From its manufacturing, to its perfect combinations, chocolate will no longer have any secrets for you.
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The Museum Shop
Since its opening, the Art of Chocolate Museum has offered its customers an exquisite range of chocolate products. Everything we sell is made from quality ingredients. Discover our best sellers below, or come visit us for a cultural and gourmet chocolate experience.
In addition to its collections, the Art and Chocolate Museum has a boutique chocolate library on the ground floor, with free access. Gourmet place where you will find the know-how of Tarnais chocolatiers and a chocolate universe for your desires and your gifts.
Outre, ses collections, le musée Art et chocolat dispose d'une boutique-chocolathèque au rez-de-chaussée, en accès libre. Lieu gourmand ou vous retrouverez le savoir-faire de chocolatiers Tarnais et un univers chocolaté pour vos envies et vos cadeaux.
Chocolate balloon
Contact us
Come and discover chocolate like you've never seen it before!
From September 1 to June 30
Open Tuesday to Sunday
From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
from July 1 to August 31
Open Monday to Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.