Got a sweet tooth? We've got a pick-and-mix selection of delectable destinations where you can check out all the sights and get your hands on those all-important chocolatey treats. Come and take a look at our faves that are fit to feed your sugar fix...

Paris

Paris isn’t just about the Eiffel Tower, dreamy cruises down the River Seine and French fare in the finest bistros. Head over to renowned Richart for delicately decorated gourmet chocolates and macarons.

Barcelona

Gaudí’s gob-smacking architectural designs aren’t the only things that wow in Barcelona. Bubó is an artisan patisserie, restaurant and shop combined, dedicated to satisfying your palate! You can source flaky pastries and exquisite petit fours, alongside decadent, oil-drizzled tapas dishes, too.

When it comes to the cocoa, we’re talking intricately coated and embellished tempering, with delicious, flavourful ganaches inside each chocolate.

Geneva

It simply wouldn’t be the Swiss way to visit joyful Geneva without checking out the choccy shops. Du Rhône Chocolatier is the place to be for truffles, pralines and make-your-own chocolate boxes. Why not join in with a workshop as well?

Among the choices, you can also buy kitsch Swiss flag praline lollies and ones with teddy bears on, too. Go one up and add a personalised message to a slab or stock up your cupboard with homemade creamy chocolate spread.

Prague

Of all the afternoon hangout spots for a cuppa and something sweet, the Choco Café in Prague is up there with the best. You can indulge in more than 50 options of velvety-soft hot chocolates from across the globe, then take a bite out of tarts and macarons as a cheeky accompaniment.

If you were thinking more along the lines of a grab-and-go, why not check out the ‘chocolate table’ slabs? They’re handmade and come in milk or bitter dark forms, with nuts, spices or fruits for good measure if you fancy as well. Tempted?

Berlin

Rausch Schokoladenhaus in Berlin is a chocolate shop and café spread out across three floors of deliciousness. It’s the perfect pit-stop for a sweet treat in between all your sightseeing and shopping. This traditional chocolate maker has been creating tasty truffles and handmade pralines for more than 100 years now!

On the ground floor, you’ll find white, milk and dark chocolate in all shapes and sizes, including stiletto heels, teddy bears and giant bunny rabbits! The café’s up on the third floor where you can grab a hot chocolate or coffee and enjoy the view across Gendarmenmarkt Square below.

The Chocolate Valley
Pisa, Florence and beyond

What’s better than a shop dedicated to all things chocolate? A whole valley, of course! If you find yourself in the Tuscan region between Pisa, Prato and Pistoia, and you’re a sucker for something sweet and delicious, then you’ve hit the jackpot. There’s a huge range of chocolate makers, factories, cafés and shops that you can explore, all serving up the crème de la crème of chocolate delights.

Common flavours to stumble upon include rosemary and lavender which use local and fragrant Italian ingredients from the surrounding area. Florence’s Vestri is an exquisite chocolatier, popular for its boxes of unusual cocoa creations and renowned hot chocolate drinks.