France

A piece of dark chocolate slowly melting on your tongue. Breton caramel that tastes of butter and salt. A jar of tapenade that smells like a summer market in Provence. France is the country where great moments are created from simple ingredients.

Chocolat Bonnat – Voiron, since 1884

In Voiron near Grenoble, the Bonnat family runs one of France's oldest chocolate factories. Two ingredients – cocoa and sugar – yet more depth of flavor than in most bars in the world.

La Maison d'Armorine and Gavottes – Brittany

La Maison d'Armorine makes Salidou caramel, which is a staple with crêpes throughout Brittany. Gavottes bake the wafer-thin Crêpes dentelles, which crumble crisp with the slightest bite.

France tastes best when you don't try to improve it.

Rue Traversette and Jardins – Provence and Southern France

Rue Traversette fills tapenades, anchoïades, and pistou into small jars. Jardins brings syrups and spreads made from southern French fruits.

Here you will find French chocolate, caramel, pastries, spreads, and delicacies – sorted by region and producer.