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Welcome to Léon
Chocolat!

Chocolate begins with the quality of its origin.

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25Years of Experience
About Us

Our Story

Léon Chocolat was built on a simple belief.

Chocolate should taste like cocoa.

Every cocoa origin carries its own character. Soil, climate, and fermentation create flavours long before the beans arrive in our Basel workshop.

Instead of creating one standard taste, we allow each origin to keep its natural identity.

A chocolate made with cocoa from Vietnam will never taste exactly like one from Guatemala or Venezuela — and that difference is something we celebrate.

Every chocolate bar, praline, and seasonal creation is crafted in small batches with attention to flavour, texture, and balance.

Some people look for sweetness.

We look for character.

Because good chocolate should always remind you where it began.

Master Chocolatier

Discover

Featured Products

Explore our most loved creations, crafted with passion and the finest ingredients.

Thé Impérial
Popular
Truffels

Imperial Tea

● Chinese Tea

CHF 3.00

Jardin Vert
Popular
Pralines

Green Garden

● Basil · ● Pine Nut

CHF 2.50

Citron d’Or
Bestseller
Truffels

Golden Lemon

● Lemon Curd

CHF 2.50

Raspberry Glow
Bestseller
Truffels

Raspberry Glow

● Raspberry

CHF 2.50

Menthe Noire
Bestseller
Truffels

Black Mint

● Mint

CHF 2.50

Imperial Caramel
Popular
Pralines

Imperial Caramel

● Salted Caramel

CHF 2.50

Pistachio Flower
Bestseller
Pralines

Pistachio Flower

● Pistachio · ● Orange Flower

CHF 2.50

Vanille Eclipse
Bestseller
Truffels

Vanille Eclipse

● Madagascar vanilla

CHF 2.50

A Small Workshop in Basel

Every recipe begins in our atelier in Basel. 

Working on a stable scale allows us to focus on consistency, flavour and detail rather than volume. Every collection receives the same attention, whether it is a chocolate bar, a praline or a seasonal creation. 

That approach has shaped Léon Chocolat from the very beginning and continues to guide every new recipe. 

Curated

Experiences

Chocolate is more than something to enjoy—it is something to understand. Our tastings and workshops offer the opportunity to explore cocoa origins, discover new flavours and experience the craft behind every chocolate.

Chocolate Workshop Basel
Experience
Experiences

Chocolate Workshop

Chocolate making session · Chocolate tasting · Introduction to cocoa and ingredients · Guided chocolate experience

CHF 120.00

Chocolate Tasting
Experience
Experiences

Chocolate Tasting

Chocolate tasting session · Cocoa origin discovery · Flavour and texture exploration · Introduction to chocolate craftsmanship

CHF 45.00

Reviews

What Our Clients Say

"Our guide, Selma was great. Very nice and knowledgeable of the city. The pastry, cheese, and chocolates were delicious! Would definitely recommend this tour!"

Jill S

Jill S

"We had the chocolate and cheese tour! Carlos was a wonderful tour guide! We met him at the train station promptly on time. He knew where we were going, explained every part of the journey, and made the trip effortless! He was very personable. He added interesting facts of the chocolate tour. He was so easy to talk to I felt like we had been friends for a long time! The train ride was fun. It was relaxing and an interesting day! I would definitely want him again as my tour guide!"

Rayleen U

Rayleen U

""Alejandro was excellent, showing us details of chocolate making.""

Sean Medina

Sean Medina

Chocolate Workshops

Learn the fundamentals of bean-to-bar chocolate through a hands-on workshop focused on cocoa, flavour and craftsmanship.

Festive Collections

Celebrate the season with limited-edition chocolates, thoughtfully created for sharing, gifting and special occasions.

Birthday Celebrations

Make birthdays more memorable with handcrafted chocolates, tasting experiences and carefully prepared gift boxes.

Chocolate Delivery

Enjoy Léon Chocolat from the comfort of your home with carefully packed chocolates delivered fresh and ready to enjoy.

Get in Touch

Visit Our
Boutique

We'd love to hear from you. Visit our shop to experience the aroma of fresh chocolate and pastries, or contact us for special orders.

Location

Burgweg 15 - 4058 Basel

Opening Hours

Mon-Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun: Closed

Phone

Email

atelier@leonchocolat.ch

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