Lille and its Chocolatiers: Must-Visit Gourmet Spots
Categories : Lille, Hotel, published on : 3/20/26
Award-winning excellence
Quentin Bailly
World Pastry Champion, Quentin Bailly offers modern, refined creations with intense flavours.
A Lille must-visit
Maison Meert
An iconic institution since 1849, Meert is a must-visit. Known for its famous waffles, the establishment also offers an elegant selection of chocolates.
A sure bet
Au Chat Bleu
A historic chocolate shop, Au Chat Bleu charms with its authenticity and the consistent quality of its specialities, much loved by the people of Lille.
The new generation
Encuentro
A contemporary approach to chocolate, with a process from bean to bar that reveals the full richness of the flavours.
Other places to discover
To extend the gourmet experience:
• Guillaume Vincent
• Le Lautrec
• Beussent Lachelle
• Hill Bar
• Maison Caffet
A gourmet interlude in the heart of Lille
Staying at the Hôtel Carlton Lille means enjoying a prime location from which to discover the city’s finest chocolate shops, just a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place and Vieux-Lille.
Treat yourself to a gourmet getaway and savour the expertise of Lille’s master chocolatiers.