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Patrick Roger |
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The world of Patrick Roger is a suprise and a passion world. This artist Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2000 loves the best products and fine chocolates. A stop at one of his shops is a must if you are in Paris to enjoy the fruits of his labor. |
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What
motivated you to open a chocolate business? |
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I wanted to be my own chef and no constraints. |
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One of our many favorites - Amitié bonbon filled with almond praliné. |
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Did
you have any formal training in chocolate making? |
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I have worked since I was 16 years old with a lot of passionate chefs (pastrycooks and chocolate makers) in France, Switzerland, Monaco and spain before starting my company in 1997.
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Where
do you get your inspiration for the different flavors and textures
you include in your chocolates? |
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Motorcycling is my other interest. I discovered motorbike competitions when I was young and have taken on many challenge on the circuits. It’s the source of my motivation and that little spark between emotion and perfection.
Also, I travel a lot around the world : Ecuador, Brazil, Japan... All these countries help me to find the best products, harmony. I found all my creativity and inspiration in my travels and in my countryside situated in a little village the Poislay. This village is my origins, my roots, my work. A neverending voyage to the sources of the nature. |
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If you
had to describe your product line in a couple of sentences, what would
that be? |
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My products are fruity and woody, floral and tangy. 25 exceptional origins, from 60 to 100% of cocoa... Ecuador, Indonesia, Madagascar, Brazil, Ghana and many more... You can taste: the praliné, jams, bars. |
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What
is your personal favorite out of all the products you make and why? |
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All! Particular my praliné! A pur product! |
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