Museum Chocolate and cocoa facade

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Musée du Cacao et du Chocolat

Brussels


Exhibits at Brussels’ museum of cocoa and chocolate give you a quick rundown of chocolate’s history in Europe, along with chocolate’s anti-aging and antidepressant properties. A couple of small treats along the way include a tasting at the praline-making demonstration. Better yet are the museum’s occasional one-hour praline-making courses – call for details.

Transportation

  • tram: Bourse
  • metro: Gare Centrale

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