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Artisanal products
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Traditional products and production methods
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Quality products
Our specialities
We work with chocolate to showcase its beauty in different forms. That’s why, in our shops, you’ll find “bean to bar” chocolate, chocolate beer and even chocolate vinegar.
Our sales outlets
We have two shops – one in the centre of the village of Gruyères and the other in the village of Pringy, not far from the train station.
Please come and visit us
We work with
devotion, care
&
passion
The Chocolaterie de Gruyères: a company passionate about the art of chocolate
In the heart of the Gruyère region, a small family company specialises in turning cacao into an artisanal, traditional product that is truly luscious and luxurious: chocolate.
The Chocolaterie de Gruyères, managed by Richard Uldry, is a both a chocolate factory and a training company, as it counts two apprentices among its staff. Its aim is to promote the continuity of the craft by passing on and sharing the love and passion for taking a specific product, such as a cocoa bean, and turning it into something that tastes sublime.
With 30 years of experience as a chocolatier under his belt, Richard Uldry welcomes you into his world to share his passion. What does he like most about being a chocolatier? The creativity the job offers, the opportunity to discover new products and the relationships he enjoys with the regional producers from whom he sources his ingredients.
In fact, in buying chocolate and other products from the Chocolaterie de Gruyères, you can be sure that they are artisanal products made from regional ingredients. The company tries, wherever possible, to source its cacao, hazelnuts and almonds
from niche markets.
Our flagship products
The Chocolaterie de Gruyères has several specialities. In the chocolate range, its flagship product is “bean to bar” dark and milk chocolate. “Bean to bar” means the company controls every step of the chocolate making process, from A to Z. Because the production process is complex and requires the use of a number of machines, it is not that common in Switzerland.
The range also includes delicious pralines and other chocolates made with regional products, such as double cream, milk from Fribourg, cherries from Cheseaux-Noréaz and Swiss kirsch.
We also offer chocolate beer and a whole range of salted chocolate products. In addition, starting this summer, you’ll be able to sample a chocolate vinegar.
A passion for chocolate in pictures
Suspended until further notice due to the current situation, COVID-19
Introductory workshops for kids and grown-ups
Would you like to organise an introductory workshop to chocolate, a workshop on making chocolate bunnies or chocolate lollipops, or even a wine and chocolate tasting? The Chocolaterie de Gruyères would be delighted to welcome you to its premises, where it will organise the workshop of your choice for you and your group (booking required).
Please don’t hesitate to contact us for further information.
Contact details for our three shops
Chocolaterie de Gruyères
Rue du Bourg 8
1663 Gruyères
Tel.: +41 26 921 08 69
E-mail: info@chocolateriedegruyeres.ch
Opening hours
Our opening hours are the same year-round
Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
Chocolaterie de Gruyères
Place de la gare 2
1663 Pringy
Tel.: +41 26 921 07 84
E-mail: info@chocolateriedegruyeres.ch
Opening hours
Our opening hours are the same year-round
Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 18:00
Practical information:
Getting here
The Pringy shop is easy to get to by public transport or by car. It’s actually located not far from the train station.
The Gruyères shop is also easy to get to, but on foot.
Paid public parking is available at both locations.
Payment methods
We accept all major bank cards except American Express. You may also pay cash, including in euros.
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