Cherche-Midi
À la Mère de Famille in Paris 6th - A boutique like a well-kept secret
At 39 rue du Cherche-Midi, in the 6th arrondissement, you can't miss the green window of our boutique À la Mère de Famille. The oldest chocolate shop in Paris welcomes you to one of the capital's most elegant neighborhoods, to present its creations, imagined with as much indulgence as precision.
Our services
We provide services to personalize your in-store experience.
Chocolate, in all its noblest form
All of the Maison's recipes are created and prepared in our Tours factory, using carefully selected raw materials: cocoa beans from various terroirs, crunchy hazelnuts, delicate almonds, and other select ingredients. Our chocolatiers craft them into creations with balanced flavors to melt in your mouth.
In our chocolate shop in the 6th arrondissement, you will find our essentials:
- Dark or milk chocolate bars , classic or with dried fruit pieces,
- Crispy pralines, coated in melted chocolate, an iconic specialty of the House,
- Powdered truffles , melt in the mouth, perfect to accompany a coffee and the end-of-year celebrations,
- Chocolate lollipops , tender and crunchy, which will delight young and old gourmets,
- Marshmallows with a soft and ultra-light vanilla center , coated in dark or crunchy milk chocolate,
- Salted butter caramels ,
- Fruit pastes in tangy colors ,
- Hazelnut spread , creamy as you wish, without palm oil, which has won the hearts of many gourmets.
Our chocolate boxes are carefully crafted to give as a gift or to treat yourself to an assortment of high-quality chocolates. Whether you choose a beautiful metal box, ballotin, or bag, you'll find the perfect chocolate gift idea here.
A gourmet stroll on the Left Bank
The 6th arrondissement reveals a Paris full of charm, where every step invites you to stroll. Take advantage of your visit to À la Mère de Famille to admire the mansions with their elegant facades, the Neptune fountain hidden in a small interior courtyard at number 86 rue du Cherche Midi, and of course, lose yourself in the aisles of the legendary Bon Marché. For a quiet break, the Luxembourg Gardens offer a green setting where you can enjoy a hot chocolate seated in one of the famous Parisian chairs.
Offer, treat yourself, and order online
Make your selection on our website with complete peace of mind, then pick up your treats from our boutique in the 6th arrondissement thanks to our Click & Collect service, at a date and time that suits you. Want to treat someone remotely? Choose chocolate delivery in France and Europe, with the option to add a personalized message to accompany your package.
A caring team
Our warm and refined chocolate shop in the 6th arrondissement welcomes you from Monday to Saturday. Behind the counter, our team takes the time to chat, advise you, and create the perfect ballotin with you.
We are open:
- Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday: closed
At certain times of the year, we have special hours: we invite you to visit the Our Stores page to find out when to come see us!
You will find us at 39 rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris, a few minutes from the Saint-Placide metro station (line 4).
