Hop on a sweet journey through Maison Cailler Chocolate Museum in Switzerland, where history, culture, and cocoa blend together to create unforgettable experiences!
If you find yourself in the Swiss town of Gruyères, be sure to visit Maison Cailler chocolate factory, just a 10-minute drive away!
Did you know?
- Switzerland consumes the most chocolate in the world (8.8 kg per person!): 75% milk chocolate, 20% dark chocolate, and 5% white chocolate.
- During Cortés’ time, a rabbit cost 10 cocoa beans, while a slave cost 100.
- Hot chocolate was once dubbed the “Drink of Venus,” and to treat your beloved to it on a date required a whole week’s worth of work!
- Ivory Coast is the world’s largest cocoa bean supplier.
- 18°C – ideal storage temperature for chocolate.
- 80% of the world’s hazelnuts come from Turkey.
- The factory tour captivates from the get-go, similar to a Parisian Disneyland – appealing not only to kids but adults too! And at the end of the tour, chocolate enthusiasts of all ages can indulge in factory tastings!
Location: Maison Cailler Chocolate Museum
Tickets: 17 Swiss francs. Group tours with audio guides run every 15 minutes. Reserve your spot online or purchase tickets on-site.
Duration: Allow 2–3 hours to explore all interactive exhibits, listen to audio guides, and savor chocolate.
Parking: Free parking available.
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