Every Fall Paris attracts serious chocoholics for the annual Salon Du Chocolat at France’s largest exhibition center, the Porte de Versailles. The delecious show covers the world of chocolate from the cocoa bean growers based in Africa and South America to the chocolatiers of France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and Japan. Iconic candy makers, patisseries and retailers present gorgeous displays and offer generous free samples of mouthwatering products. There’s even an over-the-top Chocolate Dress Fashion Show. When I could stop stuffing my face with chocolate samples, I managed to take a few photos.

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