L'Atelier du Chocolat - Musée du Chocolat

You can book the tours very easily online. We did it in one of the shops. The two people working in the shop in the museum were very nice and could speak English very well. Almost everything is also written in English. They even offered to change the video that usually runs in French to the video in English. You can watch them working in the factory. Very interesting. They have a little activity for children at the end. My daughter loved it. Trying the chocolate at the end was of course the best. The man working at the shop explained each piece of chocolate very well, and it was very interesting. Of course we couldn't leave empty handed.

Fun museum tour, with the entry price. The chocolate sampling at the end was also fun. Everything is translated in multiple languages including English.

This is THE place/palace of Chocolate! The museum offers a nice trip through chocolate history. In particular, it explains how Bayonne has become the chocolate capital city in France. The visit ends with a delicious tasting. Guided by an expert, you can taste different flavors of chocolate and also share your feedback. Kids are even offered a workshop … (this is a surprise!) Last but not least, the shop is a great opportunity to purchase top quality products for a reasonable price.

Fun experience for kids. The history is clearly laid out and then you get to see the chocolate being made and of course the best bit the tasting.

The lady at the reception who seemed to be more senior than the others were extremely rude and bullying. Her gesture and mimics gave an expression that she really doesn’t welcome you at the museum. We were so shocked. Other employees were very nice. The desk they served the chocolate for tasting was dirty and the chocolate tasting was very amateur woth no detailed information on the chocolate. Poor experience, horrible hospitality. Regret visiting

From outside the museum looked small but the inside was a pleasant surprise. There are lots of things to learn about the process chocolate goes through all the way from the farms to the shelfs. Information is written in both French and English. Chocolate tasting was great, the presenter was very friendly and warm. Worth the price and time, I recommend.

A fascinating journey through the history of chocolate and how the Basque country became such a powerhouse of the stuff. The tasting at the end was surprisingly informative! If you are staying at the nearby Campanile the 'atelier' is just behind it. Google's walking directions will take you on a long windy route, but there is significant shortcut... ask at reception.

Lovely way to spend a couple of hours finished off with chocolate tasting! Chance to see the chocs being made so on an industrial estate but don't be put off. Interesting museum & chance to try before you buy. Very helpful lady explains everything & the smell of chocolate when you 1st walk in us wonderful !

Fantastic chocolatier! Be sure to try the local speciality: Chocolat noir au piment d'Espelette. Oh yeah, the rocher pistache and rocher noir were fantastic as well. It smells great in here!

We did a chocolate museum tour which was informative. It's pretty casual and low key, so don't expect too much of it. The chocolates they make however are the bomb! Bayonne is rightfully the chocolate capital of France.