La Maison du Chocolat always excels itself with imaginative ideas for Christmas and passing through Paris this weekend I had to stock up for the festive season. Sadly I wasn’t there at the right moment to try some of their tasting classes. There are several to choose from including cooking classes but the one that caught my eye was the ‘Instants Duo’ : On the 12th December and 13th & 23rd January you can join in at their flag ship store on rue François 1er for a tasting accompanied by rare teas and wines from the famous Taillevent restaurant cellars but book ahead on Tel : +33 147233825.