For some, the winter season is synonymous with gloom. From March 5 to 7, 2010, you will find the antidepressant you need at the Acropolis in Nice. For the first time, chocolate will take center stage at the Palais des Congrès et des Expositions. Sponsored by the famous pastry and chocolatier Yves Thuriès, this show is an opportunity to discover master chocolatiers from both private chocolate shops and prestigious hotels. Among them are David Bonnet from the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, Christian Camprini, chocolatier Meilleur Ouvrier de France, and the young pastry chef chocolatier Boudhib from Nice. You will also have the chance to make your own macarons. A chocolatey show, but watch out for indigestion.
Program:
– FRIDAY, MARCH 5: (2:00 PM to 7:00 PM)
Creative Workshops!
“COME CREATE YOUR MACARONS” with Priscilla Texier (la Table de Pimprenelle-Valbonne)
Winner of the contest: “La main d’or au Féminin 2010” will reveal all the secrets of their making.
For the youngest, schoolchildren aged 4 to 12, a creative workshop that will awaken the taste buds and delight little gourmets.
– SATURDAY, MARCH 6: (9:30 AM-7:00 PM)
Chocolate and Art!
10:30 AM: Demonstrations and tastings – Le Méridien – Nice
4:00 PM: Live creation of a piece by Pastry Chef David Bonet – Hôtel Martinez – Cannes
2:00 PM: A chocolatey surprise with tasting by Pastry Chef
Jean-Charles Boucher – Négresco – Nice
Chocolate and Knowledge!
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Jean Pierre ROUS (Master sommelier – President Slow Food Southeast) will explain the subtle and delicious links between Wine and Chocolate
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Yves Thuriès (renowned chocolatier twice Meilleur Ouvrier de France) will talk about working with chocolate and hold several signing sessions
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Book signing by Jo Gasparetti author of “Pan & Pâtissoun”
– SUNDAY, MARCH 7: (9:30 AM-7:00 PM)
Creations and Tastings!
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM: A master of ice, World Champion 2010, Luc Debove (Grand Hôtel de St Jean Cap Ferrat) will perform an ice sculpture
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: The “Toques Brûlées” will create their best chocolatey recipes to taste on-site
Ongoing:
– Exhibitions and sales of chocolate
– The Éléance Company will host a creative workshop for children
– Signing session with Yves Thuriès
– A surprise awaits you from Christian Camprini (chocolatier Meilleur Ouvrier de France)
– Exhibition of works from the MJM GRAPHIC DESIGN School in Nice
– For the first time in Nice, an exhibit of sculptures by Guylaine de Moncassin
– Chocolate piece competition on the theme: Movement with participation from:
Hôtel Hermitage and Le Métropole de Monaco, Grand Hôtel St Jean Cap Ferrat,
Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, Pâtisserie Richard Créations la Turbie, the Triangle de l’Isle, the F.I.C. Nice, chocolatier Boudhib from Nice, La Réserve à Beaulieu
[The chocolate show heads to Marseille](https://www.marseille-premium.com/Le-Salon-du-Chocolat-s-installe-a.html)
