Amazing chocolate! Highly recommend and will definitely visit on my next trip to Toulouse!read more

We have only been home a few days and we are already craving more chocolate from L'atelier du…read moreChocolat! The most amazing chocolate I have ever put in my mouth. My personal favorite was the Roucher Blanc. It is the chocolate to dream about. Soft creamy milk chocolate center. Hardened white chocolate and almond shell. Heaven on earth. No English required. The staff was so friendly my deficiency in French was never a problem. Just choose and point. All of the candies are made on premises each morning. When in Toulouse make a point to seek out this quaint chocolatier. You will not be disappointed.

My husband and I stopped here for a quick bite after a trip to the Préfecture. What a delightful…read morefind. As is usually the case here in France, there was a wonderful assortment of the usual pastries and bread - baguettes, croissants, eclairs, etc. Hubby really enjoyed his eclair. However, what makes this a standout are the macarons. There have about a dozen different types. We bought chocolate, pistachio, raspberry, creme brûlée, and cassis. All were well-made - crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. My favorites are cassis (simultaneously tart and sweet) and the creme brûlée, which was filled with a yummy buttercream. I am thankful that this is not near my house. I would put on 10 pounds in a week scarfing these down. A must visit in Toulouse.

Macaroons are yummy. Hard not to over buy. Seemed pricey but not sure if that's the market rate.read more

From the owner: Fabrication Artisanale de Dragées, Chocolats et Confiseries Originales…read moreViolettes cristallisées et Spécialités de Toulouse Vente d'emballages, accessoires et décorations de fêtes tendances

My favorite patisserie in Toulouse. For breakfast the chaussons (au pommes or poir-chocolat) are…read morethe best pastries I've had in Toulouse. Their macaronade cakes are incredible and their sandwiches, particularly the duck with white asparagus, are the best in town.

From the owner: Chocolats et pâtisseries Ce magasin est un des 3 points de vente de Toulouse de la Maison Pillon,…read morecélèbre artisan chocolatier. Vous pouvez y acheter des pâtisseries de toutes sortes ou passer une commande selon votre désir, des pralines et autres confiseries, des chocolats qui revêtent toutes les formes et tous les goûts dont la spécialité, le "Pavé du Capitole", des glaces aux parfums divers et variés. La maison propose aussi des formules sucrées-salées pour des cocktails dinatoires qui peuvent aller jusqu'à 200 personnes.

From the owner: Fabrication artisanale de chocolats haut de gamme, noirs, laits, et blancs à l'atelier situé 188,…read moreavenue Saint-Exupéry. Lorsque vous passez la porte de l'atelier de production, c'est toute l'intensité du parfum du chocolat qui arrive jusqu'à vous et vous fait saliver. Ici, le cacao se mêle subtilement à d'autres produits de grande qualité comme la vanille, les épices, le café ou des spiritueux pour en faire de délicieuses recettes chocolatées et confiseries. En ballotins, en coffrets, en tablettes, en grignotines avec des fruits secs ou des pétales de violettes, dans de jolis enveloppes aux couleurs de Toulouse... Tout est permis !

I purchased a four pack of their marron glace. I actually love these chestnut treats and taste…read moretested several local confectioner's versions of marron glace. Bello et Angeli's by far had the best tasting ones. What made them better than the others was the chestnut itself. They were good size, still firm enough and had a very good flavor. Added to that a subtle hint of sugar glaze and they were the perfect marron glace in all of Toulouse! In contrast, the others (I tried 5 different stores) had chestnuts that were too small, too mushy, falling apart easily, and not as flavorful, or had too much sugar. I will be back to get the marron glaces here at Bello & Angeli!

This chocolatier is truly special. I visited this shop as part of a Taste of Toulouse tour and am…read moreso glad that I was introduced to this shop. It is exactly what you think of when you envision a chocolate shop in France. Upon entering, you know this is a special place. You can smell chocolate in its various forms and see a bear as big as a medium sized dog had carved out of chocolate. There are lots of things to enjoy: macarons, truffles, and marrons glacés (chestnut candied in sugar syrup and glazed, a seasonal treat that everyone should try once). I am told that they also have amazing ice cream during the summer. The truffles are beautiful to look at and a joy to eat. The chocolate is very rich in flavor and some of which are exotic ingredients, like kalamansi. We bought a box of 42 truffles so that we could sample some more while at home. The location is great. It is right in the heart of Toulouse and we will visit again when we go to the movies. There is a seating area where you can sample sweets and have a cup of coffee or tea. The owner was very nice and helped me find just the right truffle to try. This place is worth a visit.