Geoffrey Gil a chocolate artist in the South

HISTORY

The date of 1er April, is one of the important dates of the year. In France, the custom is that one tries to stick paper fishes in the back of his victim, to make jokes or to try to make believe in something absolutely false.

But did you know that this tradition could come from several possibilities:

  • April corresponds to the zodiac sign of Pisces.
  • In 1842 the Dictionary of Proverbs and proverbial phrases of the French language appeared.
  • Easter, in the Catholic religion, is the end of the Lenten fast, a period during which the consumption of fish is particularly important.

FROM APRIL FOLISH TO EASTER FISH 

And precisely, speaking of Easter, have you already stocked up on treats? Because this celebration is also an opportunity to honor a dear dish of all. From childhood to adulthood, if there is one food that everyone agrees on: it's chocolate! Whether it's hot, cold, in eggs, in bars, in mousse, in preparation… it always makes the taste buds travel and awakens the senses.
At Hubert Cloix, we invite you to discover one of our favorites for two reasons: his family history which touches us, as well as the excellence of his know-how.

I named : Geoffrey Gil Chic&Choc located in BĂ©ziers✨🍫

Geoffrey Gil

Trained with the Compagnons du Devoir, as well as some of the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, Geoffrey nevertheless started with his father Philippe, founder of the Gil house, in Béziers. It was then under the impetus of his dad that Geoffrey created Chic&Choc, helped by his mom as a saleswoman.

At Hubert Cloix, we love his youth, his innovation, his motivation. To show the love of chocolate and the mastery of its know-how in creations as simple and refined as they are gourmet and good, it's faultless! 

Some visuals to make your mouth water?

White Rabbit, by Geoffrey Gil
Hen, by Geoffrey Gil
Egg, by Geoffrey Gil

But if your legs prefer to stay in the Paris region, you can always order our mussels on the shop Hubert Cloix and thus realize your own creations.

Don't hesitate to send us photos of your creations! 🍫🤩

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