BELGIUM

The vibrant city of Brussels has the strongest claim as world chocolate capital.

It has more than 300 chocolate boutiques, chocolatiers, museums and hands-on workshops – where passionate amateurs can get deliciously sticky creating their own treats.

The term Belgian Chocolate has a real significance for global consumers, as there are firm rules and regulations ensuring the chocolate really is produced in Belgium itself.

Chocolate-maker to the Belgian royal family, Wittamer is best tasted in their old-world salon de thé on the Grand Sablons square.

For chocolate-making workshops, try ZAABÄR and for small batches try Mary, founded in 1919 by Mary Delluc. wittamer.com, zaabar.be mary.be