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Museum of sugar and chocolate arts

It was in 1989 that Mr. Yves Thuriès, twice Meilleur Ouvrier de France, opened the Sugar and Chocolate Arts Museum at the top of the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel (France's favorite village in 2014), where he developed his pastry workshop called "la Croquanterie" in the Prunet...

Museum of sugar and chocolate arts — Cordes-sur-Ciel, France.

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Cordes-sur-Ciel
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It was in 1989 that Mr. Yves Thuriès, twice Meilleur Ouvrier de France, opened the Sugar and Chocolate Arts Museum at the top of the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel (France's favorite village in 2014), where he developed his pastry workshop called "la Croquanterie" in the Prunet house. A 14th century Gothic bastide classified as a historical monument by Prosper Mérimée in the 19th century. A man from the Tarn, passionate about good taste and work well done, Mr Yves Thuriès is generous in his cooking, his pastry, his chocolate and his transmission, all qualities of a fellow worker. From the very beginning of your visit, you will be amazed by the permanent and unique exhibition of works of art made of sugar and chocolate. Creations made by the Best Artisans of France and World Champions, including Mr. Yves Thuriès, twice crowned Best Artisan of France in two different disciplines, a unique achievement in the world of the Best Artisans of France. You will (re)immerse yourself in the world of the Middle Ages, mythology, nature or even tales and legends. A mural exhibition will accompany you throughout your visit, tracing the career of a visionary, Mr. Yves Thuriès. Finally, to conclude this visit and delight your palate, a gourmet tasting.

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The museum was founded in 1989 by Yves Thuriès, a twice-awarded Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Artisan of France) in two different disciplines—a unique achievement in the competition's history. He is a passionate craftsman from the Tarn region known for his generous approach to pastry, chocolate, and sharing his expertise with others.
The museum is located at the top of Cordes-sur-Ciel, a medieval town in France that was voted France's favorite village in 2014. It is housed in the Prunet house, a 14th-century Gothic bastide that was classified as a historical monument by Prosper Mérimée in the 19th century.
You'll see a permanent and unique exhibition of artistic masterpieces crafted entirely from sugar and chocolate, created by Best Artisans of France and World Champions including Yves Thuriès. The exhibition themes include the Middle Ages, mythology, nature, tales, and legends, accompanied by a biographical mural exhibition tracing Thuriès' remarkable career.
La Croquanterie is Yves Thuriès' pastry workshop, which was developed within the museum space in the historic Prunet house. It showcases his expertise in pastry and chocolate work, complementing the museum's artistic exhibitions.
Yes, the museum experience concludes with a gourmet tasting to delight your palate, allowing visitors to sample the culinary excellence that Yves Thuriès is renowned for. This is a perfect way to end your immersion into the world of sugar and chocolate artistry.

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