DC Chocolate Festival at the French Embassy

DC Chocolate Festival at the French Embassy

The DC Chocolate Festival returns to the French Embassy for its ninth edition, turning the elegant halls of La Maison Française into a chocolate wonderland for two full days. Local and international chocolatiers set up tasting stations where families can sample everything from single-origin dark chocolate to creative bonbons and truffles. Kids under ten get in free and have their own dedicated chocolate class where they learn to temper and dip their own treats. There are also live demonstrations from pastry chefs, chocolate sculpture displays, and workshops where parents can learn about the bean-to-bar process. The setting itself is special, the French Embassy grounds are beautiful and the event feels more like a European festival than a typical food fair. Sessions sell out, so booking early is smart.

Parent Tips 💡

• ✓Book your session tickets early, they sell out fast, especially weekend afternoons.
• ✓Kids under 10 are free but still need a reservation for the chocolate class.
• ✓Bring wipes, chocolate tasting with kids means chocolate everywhere.
• ✓The embassy grounds are lovely for a walk between sessions if the weather is nice.
• ✓Sessions are timed, so plan to arrive on time to get the full experience.