For more than a century, the Chocolaterie Révillon has enchanted the end-of-year celebrations with its mysterious chocolates and their secret messages ... the papillotes. Made in Le Coteau, near Roanne, these little chocolates make you melt, as much as the messages slipped inside make you talk.
A gourmet and festive tradition, papillotes herald Christmas and as the holidays approach, they take place in homes, in a cup, symbol of the sharing and conviviality of this festive period, full of joy and taste treasures.
See you in the Book elegant and refined, located in the center of the city of Roanne! A set of high-end papillotes, full of flavor, await the most gourmet, but beware of the papillotes and Christmas specialties, you will not find them until the holidays are approaching ...
The rest of the year, you will be seduced by a wide choice of chocolates including Easter chocolates but not only…
With all of its high-end curls, Revillon Chocolatier particularly embodies these little gourmet pleasures, preciously wrapped like small gifts, to receive and to share…. Sweet attention to offer with loved ones during the holidays.
The ingredients of a "real" papillote
The “code of practice” of this emblematic Christmas specialty is very strict: to be able to claim to be called “papillote”, several criteria must be met:
- It is a chocolate, or a quality confectionery, like a fruit paste, a nougat… coated or not in chocolate.
- Papillotes must always offer at least two different recipes in the same packaging, they are always an assortment of sweet treats.
- The chocolates are wrapped in a beautiful gold foil, itself to be fringed.
- Quote, positive thinking, general knowledge… each papillote necessarily offers a message to read and share with those you love!
«Papillotes Révillon, it's finally Christmas soon! "
The legend says ...
Legend has it that the papillote was created in 1790 in the shop of the Lyon pastry chef Sieur Papillot. His apprentice, head over heels in love with this pastry chef's daughter, offered his sweetheart chocolates wrapped in sweet messages. Noting the disappearance of his sweets, Sieur Papillot suspected his clerk, spied on him and recognized him as the author of the crime. Charmed by the idea, he took it over on his own and replaced the statements with quotes… The papillote was born!
DID YOU KNOW ?
Until 1965, the papillotes were meticulously folded by hand.
Key figures
- 100% of chocolates are made in France,
- 240 permanent collaborators, and 250 seasonal, who create with passion your festive chocolates for Christmas and Easter,
- Over 120 different recipes for Christmas and Easter,
- Over 46 tons of chocolate donated to charities each year.
The history of the Révillon chocolate factory
The Thomas and Pelen families founded the chocolate factory in 1898 in Lyon. In 1971, the chocolate factory moved to the town of Le Coteau, in the Loire department. Révillon Chocolatier is above all known for its papillotes, chocolates emblematic of the Christmas festivities. Since the 90s, the brand has also offered Easter specialties. Over the years, Révillon has expanded its range to accompany meals and gourmet breaks. In 2018, the Chocolaterie store was opened in the heart of the city of Roanne.
Key dates
- 1898 : Founded by the Thomas and Pelen families, the Révillon chocolate factory was born in Lyon.
- 1984 : The chocolate factory is dedicated to the manufacture of high-end chocolates. Quality, pleasure and refinement are the watchwords of Maison Révillon.
- 1971 : The company sets up in Le Coteau.
- 1994 : Launch of Easter chocolates.
- 2018 : A true showcase of the brand's know-how, the Boutique de la Chocolaterie opens its doors in the heart of Roanne, Place Clémenceau.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Boutique Révillon Chocolatier
2 Place Georges Clemenceau
42300
Roanne
Marion's opinion
Today, the papillotes have become emblematic chocolates for the end of the year celebrations. They do not only contain messages, they are themselves a message, the most delicious and the most exciting: Christmas is coming!
Christmas is coming, family meals, children's smiles, joy and sharing and always a chocolate to finish the meal!
My favorite, pure Roman hazelnut Gianduja on a thin layer of milk chocolate! And you, are you more dark, milk or white chocolate?
