France chocolate shop visit: Behind the scenes of making French chocolates

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  • Опубликовано: 31 мар 2019
  • Have you ever wondered what goes on at a French chocolate shop (called a chocolaterie)? I'm going behind the scenes at Bourdillat Chocolaterie in Saint-Sylvain-d'Anjou, France, to show you how chocolate confections are made.
    Thanks so much to the entire Bourdillat team for letting me come and film and for sharing their know-how. I thoroughly enjoyed myself (and so did my tastebuds)
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Комментарии • 204

  • @mgparis
    @mgparis 3 года назад +23

    I saw a sign in a local restaurant that I thought was cute: "Le chocolat est notre ennemi. C'est lâche de fuir devant l'ennemi." (Chocolate is our enemy. It is cowardly to flee before your enemy) :)

  • @seviregis7441
    @seviregis7441 3 года назад +16

    Amazing how almost all of this is done by hand. An art form with a great work ethic. In the States these industries are all automated and mass produced for profit. But in France, these are made with creative enthusiasm, each piece, no matter how big or small, literally every bite, fashioned with great care. I love to watch the artist, Mr. Bourdillat, at work. Great video series.

    • @Kate-qq3ez
      @Kate-qq3ez 10 месяцев назад

      You can also find industrial chocolate in France but really the difference in taste and quality is big….

  • @lawrencebaker2318
    @lawrencebaker2318 5 лет назад +37

    As with the bakery videos, this is fantastic! Like with the bakery, it is fascinating to see the marriage of automation and artisan craftmanship... employing both parts of the manufacturing process to their maximum benefit... and to know that each item is designed to both look lovely and taste divine! If only the video could come with samples!!!

  • @loridelia8806
    @loridelia8806 5 лет назад +21

    Fantastic Diane! I love how the French people have so much pride and passion in everything they do. What gorgeous, creative masterpieces I love milk chocolate. ❤️🇫🇷🇺🇸💕

  • @tw5653
    @tw5653 5 лет назад +31

    Oh my goodness! I visited this very chocolaterie when i was studying abroad in Angers last Summer! M. Bourdillat gave an excellent presentation to our group on chocolate making. It's so cool to see him and his chocolaterie on your RUclips channel! On a related note, I found your blog when researching the Angers area before my trip and your video tour of the town was so helpful. Merci!

  • @jeangreenfield5993
    @jeangreenfield5993 3 года назад +1

    Love the patisserie and chocolatier shops 💝💗🍰🍫🍰🍰🍰🍰

  • @michaelbrianschiffer2700
    @michaelbrianschiffer2700 3 года назад +1

    Annette Schiffer here. OMG this was fantastic! Thank you so much for putting it together. I'm sure you left with a bunch of souvenirs!

  • @donnaterrell938
    @donnaterrell938 5 лет назад +47

    This was an exceptional video! It's an art to make beautifully tasteful chocolates and this process was fun to watch! Leave it to the French when it comes to most anything artistic!

  • @cled74
    @cled74 5 лет назад +20

    Really enjoyed this video and your other "behind the scenes" ones as well. Helpful for Americans to understand an aspect of French culture that may not be readily accessible.

  • @christianc9894
    @christianc9894 2 года назад

    Une fois de plus un énorme travail pour ce reportage digne d'une journaliste et cinéaste professionnelle. Bravo Diane !

  • @athanase6613
    @athanase6613 5 лет назад +6

    Merci de nous offrir une fois encore votre point de vue si agréable à découvrir. votre série sur les métiers est très très bien faite. Ah, dans les métiers de bouche il reste quelques incontournables qui méritent d'être découverts. Pourquoi pas un traiteur. Il en existe de nombreux dans votre région.
    J'aime beaucoup ce que vous faites.

  • @ljoyp4635
    @ljoyp4635 3 года назад +1

    HUGE THANK YOU!!!!! Especially I was impressed with french tradition to pass knowledge and experience to younger generation. There is no better way to better future for any society. I wish to see that in the U.S..

  • @kimjriley5463
    @kimjriley5463 3 года назад +1

    Love this video. Love chocolate. I love it all. I love white and milk the most. Beautiful artwork with the safari animals.

  • @xyz987123abc
    @xyz987123abc 5 лет назад +20

    Agreed Diane, we all need a chocolate machine in our homes.

    • @mchan2141
      @mchan2141 3 года назад +1

      Yes i 2nd that notion

    • @MaxMax-qm9ij
      @MaxMax-qm9ij 2 года назад

      And a chocolatiere to go with it!

  • @hostesswiththemostess7082
    @hostesswiththemostess7082 3 года назад +3

    Chocolate needs to be a staple in everyone’s diet....this video is beautiful.

  • @danaalightbythebrook1091
    @danaalightbythebrook1091 5 лет назад +6

    What a great video! I appreciated the opportunity to hear (and have translated) spoken native French almost as much as I appreciated seeing these artisans at work on their delicious creations!

  • @ash_m_
    @ash_m_ 3 года назад +4

    C'est génial ! J'adorerais y aller un jour ! J'ai vraiment apprécié cette vidéo :)

  • @kimferguson4785
    @kimferguson4785 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for the tour. Love watching videos like this.

  • @chefbrianmelling4688
    @chefbrianmelling4688 4 года назад +3

    Greetings from Malaysia! Love your videos on all things French. Keep up the good work!

  • @sk8rgrlteen
    @sk8rgrlteen 5 лет назад

    Very cool! Thank you so much for doing these videos for us! I love learning about French culture and customs

  • @charlotpaddingtonbr
    @charlotpaddingtonbr 5 лет назад +3

    Ordered a box of chocolates from Vienna this past February. It was really good but loved their minced apple strudel bar that had flaky pastry covered in chocolate. Well worth to experience treats by artisans 🍫🍏🍍

  • @andyshacks7812
    @andyshacks7812 3 года назад +1

    Oh wow that chocolate work is amazing. I often wondered how they get the pattern onto chocolate. Now I know. Thanks for a fascinating video !

  • @Its_me--Boo_Radley
    @Its_me--Boo_Radley 5 лет назад +12

    What a spectacular video! Thank you so much Diane for sharing the making of the most beautiful chocolate creations. It is truly inspiring to see such artistry.

  • @abhinandankanjikar3392
    @abhinandankanjikar3392 4 года назад

    Thank you for putting this, please continue.

  • @minimaker5600
    @minimaker5600 4 года назад

    Fascinating!
    So glad your channel popped up.

  • @cf9496
    @cf9496 5 лет назад +2

    thank you so much for such an amazing video! I love all your behind the scenes / bakery videos!

  • @drivesafely12
    @drivesafely12 3 года назад +1

    This is truly amazing. I could watch this for hours.

  • @rjn1124
    @rjn1124 3 года назад +1

    Beautifully done! Thank you.

  • @ellaconner9452
    @ellaconner9452 5 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing with us! I love it ❤️💞

  • @Val-T.
    @Val-T. 5 лет назад +4

    Super vidéo, merci beaucoup Diane ! Quelle belle présentation du métier de chocolatier... Nous sommes des Français installés au Canada, et nous regardons tes films en famille pour assouvir notre côté gourmand. ;)

  • @amyspeers8012
    @amyspeers8012 5 лет назад +1

    What a special treat to watch after getting home from my French tests!!

  • @judyyeung1
    @judyyeung1 5 лет назад

    Thank you for making these!

  • @annfarnell1642
    @annfarnell1642 3 года назад

    Just amazing! Thank you!

  • @jilldavidson2204
    @jilldavidson2204 2 года назад

    What a lovely surprise to watch these skilled people. Thank you for bringing this to us.

  • @desireeg2241
    @desireeg2241 5 лет назад +3

    Wow, beautiful! Absolutely a form of art... and I'm sure delicious, too!

  • @Redberryfarm888
    @Redberryfarm888 5 лет назад +3

    L.O.V.E. the behind the scenes videos - bakeries and chocolate especially!!! What a treat. A behind the scenes at a cafe or restaurant would be interesting... (the wait staff have their 'career' as a waiter most times, right?... unlike in the US where it is often a low paying 'stop to something else' kind of job ... ) A video on either the back or the front of the "house" would be great ~

  • @mojojim6458
    @mojojim6458 5 лет назад +1

    My God. This is absolutely fascinating. Thanks so much for making this video.

  • @angelacoborn2107
    @angelacoborn2107 5 лет назад

    This is some wholesome good content. Thank you for sharing.

  • @tracym9763
    @tracym9763 5 лет назад +2

    How fun!!! Thank you Diane for all the time and efforts you put in.

    • @OuiInFrance
      @OuiInFrance  5 лет назад

      You're very welcome. Thanks for being here, Tracy!

  • @TachoMederos
    @TachoMederos 5 лет назад +2

    This is an amazing video! Love to see this type of content, keep on doing it!

  • @qiajenaehamilton6638
    @qiajenaehamilton6638 5 лет назад +1

    Good to see you again, Diane, but glad you took a break! Mr. Bourdillat's work is stunning. What an educational, yet fun and interesting video! Loved to hear about their apprenticeship program. We don't do that enough here in the states. Thanks so much for sharing. Now off to your website where I have yet to read your latest blog!

  • @LeeTowle
    @LeeTowle 2 года назад

    Terrific video! Thank you, Diane, and the staff at the Bourdillat Chocolaterie! That was fascinating to watch the behind-the-scenes of how chocolates are made.

  • @dorinc6033
    @dorinc6033 2 года назад

    This is pure artistry.

  • @SuperLove1507
    @SuperLove1507 7 месяцев назад

    That's a brilliant video! I love it!

  • @lindaway5889
    @lindaway5889 3 года назад

    This was awesome to watch, keep posting, please!

  • @salishseaquest7952
    @salishseaquest7952 5 лет назад +21

    Diane, you have been missed. But it was worth the wait! Gorgeous chocolates, loved that chocolate box and was thrilled that we got to see one made from start to finish. I wish that the training systems in the US were more like France as the young people seem to take great pride as was seen here and in the Bakery series. This was informative and fun....yes, please, more of the same, if possible. My favorite chocolate is artisanal, so this was a treat to see behind the scenes in France. I have to ask if you did get to sample some chocolates and did you take the lovely tray of the coffee pot and cups goodies home?

    • @OuiInFrance
      @OuiInFrance  5 лет назад +4

      Absolutely had a few samples! They have a special blend called "blond" that is a light chocolate with a caramel flavor and it's delicious. I generally don't like super sweet caramel things, but the ones the owner gave me were phenomenal. I WISH I got the coffee tray. It's too beautiful to eat. I'd feel bad! Thanks for watching.

  • @allieg.6329
    @allieg.6329 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much for posting this video, Diane, it’s wonderful and very informative. I deeply admire these chocolatiers’ commitment to their craft. Regarder cette vidéo est un moyen très agréable pour moi de pratiquer les compétances d’écoute en français. Je vous remercie

  • @lisaknieriem5852
    @lisaknieriem5852 Год назад

    Perfectly perfect!!🤤❤️

  • @fergie2200
    @fergie2200 4 года назад

    Most excellent! Thank you for sharing this. Seeing how they make their chocolates, step by step was remarkably informative and super enjoyable. Please visit more chocolatiers if you can make the arrangements.

  • @AnnieAndre
    @AnnieAndre 5 лет назад +6

    This was fantastic Diane.. I've always wondered how chocolate was made. Now I know why it so expensive. So much detail and craftsmanship involved.. I loved that you showed the young students explaining how they came to be there... One of the girls had not one but two CAPs working on her BTM.

  • @corgisrule21
    @corgisrule21 4 года назад +3

    I had no idea there were tempering machines!! I thought that had to be done by hand! Amazing😍😍😍

  • @stephaniemairs3871
    @stephaniemairs3871 5 лет назад +3

    Another great video, Diana!!

  • @tortimeese
    @tortimeese 4 года назад +1

    That was amazing. The time and concentration that goes into the chocolate making are beyond my imagination. Thank you for an informative and very fun video. You have a new subscriber.

  • @SpecialgiftsLA
    @SpecialgiftsLA 3 года назад +6

    Diane, I appreciate the emphasis you made on explaining that tradition..I love that there is a pride and aprreciation for creativity..working as artisan..doing artistic apprenticeship..this widens the prospects of career choice ..I have found it sad how in some western countries young adults and teens get judged or made to feel inadequate if they are not from academia ..learning only for high paying career and disregard for their unique person abilities...what do you think? My parents are from middleeastern background and snubbed and shunned all my creative abilities ..I am now in my early 40's so tjankfully found my way back to what makes me me ..and brings me fullfillment..It might take longer time to see high earnings but I know a) this is not sometjing to focus on..and that b) it will start to flow as a reward for dedication to real craft true self. THANK YOU. xxLia

  • @MissNCGirl
    @MissNCGirl 2 года назад

    WOW!!!! That was amazing!!!

  • @jackiehiebert7064
    @jackiehiebert7064 5 лет назад +2

    Wonderful. Thank you.

  • @xuantonglin1672
    @xuantonglin1672 5 лет назад +2

    Love sooo much your bakery series, all the behind the scenes gave me exceptional experience (rare see) to sense the french bakery and also surged me to keep up the French learning

    • @florianandre6891
      @florianandre6891 5 лет назад

      Hi ! Personally I learned English by watching tv show, I think that the best way for you to learn french would be to watch movies in original version ;)

  • @natalieatkinson8602
    @natalieatkinson8602 2 года назад

    that was amazing! wow!

  • @marinelab
    @marinelab 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely fascinating...

  • @kisuke1479
    @kisuke1479 5 лет назад +1

    Another great vidéo Diane ! It's quite impressive how you can do almost everything with Chocolate :)

  • @Benjaminwolf
    @Benjaminwolf 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful and very creative!

  • @mesenevi3814
    @mesenevi3814 5 лет назад +1

    This is awesome!!! Thanks very much.

  • @lorijersey
    @lorijersey 5 лет назад

    That was amazing ♥️

  • @AndreaAvila78
    @AndreaAvila78 3 года назад

    Mmmm chocolate!!! I hope I can visit France again one day! I love it!

  • @bdbiker1
    @bdbiker1 3 года назад

    Loved this episode, chocolate is a favorite.

  • @ruthgaver1256
    @ruthgaver1256 5 лет назад +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog! ( I will be watching this again!) I’m just sorry that I wasn’t in France 🇫🇷 at the time 👩🏻‍🍳🥰

  • @jacquitaylor9083
    @jacquitaylor9083 5 лет назад

    wow! what a talent!! amazing to watch, thank you for the video :-)

  • @tastebudtechnicians2339
    @tastebudtechnicians2339 4 года назад

    Amazing video! What an art!!

  • @Keeperoffyre
    @Keeperoffyre 3 года назад

    i love watching how chocolate treats are made (or anything with chocolate really!), though i end up craving chocolate after watching said videos.

  • @yahzea
    @yahzea 5 лет назад

    I love to see their passion. Can you talk more about schooling,bac, in France? It always interests me but it was never cover deep enough in my French classes.

  • @gingerginger999
    @gingerginger999 5 лет назад

    Great content...love seeing videos on craft peoples making their products! Would love to see producers of Jambon de Bayonne make that ham

  • @joannrabideau8130
    @joannrabideau8130 3 года назад

    Thanks learned alot about chocolate and ganache. My favorite chocolate is Dark chocolate. My favorite sweet is a chocolate eclair always! Thanks for the videos keep them coming👏.

  • @rhondacrosswhite8048
    @rhondacrosswhite8048 4 года назад

    Ohhh, this makes me miss France even more. I went to that well known culinary school in Paris and specialised in pastry but I’ve tried my hand at chocolate at home. It’s more fun than Play Doh -and you can eat any mistakes.

  • @r.annrousseau170
    @r.annrousseau170 5 лет назад

    Eat the box! How fun.

  • @cmcull987
    @cmcull987 4 месяца назад

    Wow!

  • @marilyngairns7934
    @marilyngairns7934 2 года назад

    This is beautiful. The coffee set is amazing. I really like raspberry and chocolate together. Thanks for this interesting video.

  • @KathysFlog
    @KathysFlog 2 года назад

    Wow, amazing. Thank you so much for making this Vlog. Off to share with friends on Facebook..

  • @BIRGITTAQF
    @BIRGITTAQF 3 года назад +1

    So interesting, even for non us People. Thank you

  • @katiavandam8435
    @katiavandam8435 3 года назад

    I suppose chocolate is one of those things that allow us to savor a type of sweetness that becomes apart of us. The delicate French Chocolate flavor is the ultimate sweetness and therefore the most memorable. Needless to say, I love French chocolate!

  • @annlove4879
    @annlove4879 11 месяцев назад

    Merci ❤ A very interesting video ❤️ Very Classy

  • @Eatamababy
    @Eatamababy 2 года назад

    Amazing 👏🏾 very happy I came across this video.

  • @Ray-ku1sj
    @Ray-ku1sj 5 лет назад

    I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work. Ray

  • @sherrywoods4630
    @sherrywoods4630 5 лет назад +1

    Yum! But it is so much more than a piece of candy. It’s art. It was a fun video, Diane. Thank you to you and the chocolatier.

  • @lindaantognini9666
    @lindaantognini9666 2 года назад +2

    I just found your channel a few weeks ago, your videos are wonderful! I love them! Thanks! ❤️

    • @OuiInFrance
      @OuiInFrance  2 года назад +1

      Yay! Thank you! and welcome!

  • @thedavidguy01
    @thedavidguy01 5 лет назад +2

    This is a very interesting and entertaining video! Thank you very much for making it. The special order is very impressive, absolutely astonishing work. Personally, my favorite kind of chocolate is very dark, at least 70% cacao. I like it very chocolaty and not sweet, but I'm happy to eat milk chocolate, too.

  • @michellebrooks1060
    @michellebrooks1060 2 года назад

    Wow, beautiful.

  • @TM-nu5vd
    @TM-nu5vd 4 года назад

    FANTASTIC VIDEO!! Keep them coming!! And DARK CHOCOLATE all the way for me!!

  • @joannamallory2823
    @joannamallory2823 4 года назад

    I love dark chocolate candies with mint, raspberry, orange cream.. truffles etc. this was my fantasy land! Handmade with pride. ❤️

  • @hollytrail8536
    @hollytrail8536 4 года назад

    Wonderful video and very informative. I've been trying my hand at chocolatiering in my home kitchen so to see the behind the scenes work of professionals and artists of such caliber is very inspiring (and eye-opening!). Thank you!

  • @alankwood
    @alankwood 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video. well done !

  • @abhinandankanjikar3392
    @abhinandankanjikar3392 3 года назад +1

    Awesome, pls continue to post such vedios

  • @bunnymom9842
    @bunnymom9842 3 года назад

    Wonderful.

  • @lesaintfrenchchocolate9042
    @lesaintfrenchchocolate9042 4 года назад

    Bravo!

  • @CraveMates
    @CraveMates 3 года назад +1

    🍫 is ❤️!!! 😋

  • @maiaallman4635
    @maiaallman4635 3 года назад

    That was fantastic!

  • @jeanmitchell3831
    @jeanmitchell3831 5 лет назад

    That was amazing! I love dark chocolate especially dark chocolate covered almonds.

    • @pabloapostar7275
      @pabloapostar7275 3 года назад

      I was in Lyon in 2019 and had dark chocolate covered almonds and was flabbergasted at the roasted almonds. Half a year later, I read an article wherein an organic almond grower referred to commercial-bulk growers' almonds as tasting like cardboard. A couple months later, I bought cardboard in the shape of almonds. Bought the organic almonds and wow. Raw they were great and roasted in my oven (just heat) they were one step back from the Lyon chocolatier's but still, so so much better than bulk commercial.
      Videos on French prep for roasted nuts, please!

  • @TheonlyTinkerbell82
    @TheonlyTinkerbell82 3 года назад

    Dear Diane Again an AMAZING video. I truly enjoyed it. I'm French and i didn't know that chocolaterie. Thank you for making us discovering it.

    • @OuiInFrance
      @OuiInFrance  3 года назад

      You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!

  • @safathirteen
    @safathirteen 5 лет назад

    Amazing video, thank you and can't wait for more! Oh, and please any tips on learning the French language? Maybe a video idea!

  • @r.annrousseau170
    @r.annrousseau170 5 лет назад

    Yummy. Great video

  • @thebest41or2
    @thebest41or2 3 года назад

    My all time chocolate favorite is dark chocolate. But hey I won’t say no to any kind of chocolate if it’s made in such artisanal way. Thanks a lot for this delectable video 😋😋😋