National Geographic's Intelligent Travel blog has put together this delectable list of the world's best choclatiers. Happy snacking!
1. Teuscher, Zurich
This company has been producing chocolate in the Alps for almost 70 years. With more than 100 varieties, there's sure to be something in stock for everyone.
2. Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Chicago
These boutique chocolates are inspired by founder Katrina Markoff's travels, and infused with spices and flowers.
3. Scharffen Berger, San Francisco
This venerable Fog City chocolatier specializes in dark chocolate. All chocolate is produced in small batches.
4. Jacques Torres Chocolate, New York
This New York City chocolatier is known for hot chocolate which can be infused with chiles for the brave.
5. Norman Love Confections, Fort Myers, FL
The chocolates from this Florida chocolatier are hand-painted and infused with unusual ingredients like ginger and passionfruit.
6. Valrhona, Lyon, France
The high-grade chocolate couverture from Valrhona is popular with chefs, who can buy single origin, single estate, and vintage chocolate to make all sorts of delectable treats.
7. Godiva, Brussels
Godiva began producing their well-known filled chocolates in the 1920s. The company is the exclusive supplier to the Court of Belgium.
8. Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates, Santa Cruz, CA
The innovative artisanal chocolates from this California chocolatier come in flavors like Earl Gray, lavender, chipotle, and saffron.
9. Richart, Paris
This family-owned chocolate house makes an $850 burlwood vault filled with seven drawers full of the good stuff. Of course, they have plenty of less expensive confections on offer as well.
10. Puccini Bomboni, Amsterdam
This small Dutch chocolate concern makes all of its chocolate by hand.
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