Our selection of Advent calendars to keep you waiting with good chocolates

These Advent calendars celebrate the art of chocolate. Behind each window you'll find a melting ganache, a crunchy praline, a miniature bar or coated fruit. Designed by artisanal houses, they celebrate the know-how and quality of their ingredients, transforming the anticipation of Christmas into an experience to be savored day after day.

Cluizel, Winter Wonderland

With its "Féérie Hivernale" Advent calendar, Cluizel plunges gourmets into the discovery of the aromatic notes of chocolate and celebrates the expertise of the House's chocolatiers, confectioners and "cacaofévriers®". The calendar features an assortment of chocolate bonbons and other confections: nougat, gianduja, pralines and the house's signature "Perle d'Or".

• 24 cases, €54.95
• Available from Petites Manufactures, www.cluizel.com and retailers.

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Pierre Hermé, Abysses

Chef Pierre Hermé has created a collection of three Advent calendars, all designed in the shape of a crown and decorated like the ocean floor.

• The Signature version reveals the Maison's emblematic Infiniment Chocolat creations.
• The Gourmande version enriches the Signature calendar with a box of chocolates and confectionery placed in its center.
• The Exception version features a Christmas bauble designed by American artist Courtney Mattison: each piece, hand-crafted in enamelled porcelain, is inspired by the sinuous patterns of reefs.

These calendars are part of the Maison's end-of-year Abysses collection, a plunge into the "depths of taste".

• Signature: 24 boxes, €65 - Gourmand: 24 boxes and box of chocolates, €95 - Exception: 24 boxes and unique Christmas bauble: €185
• Available now at www.pierreherme.com and in store.

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Alain Ducasse, Santa's Brigade

Every day in December, melt for the chocolate creations of Chocolaterie Alain Ducasse. Mini tablette with caramel and Roussillon apricots, mini cabosse with coconut praline, fir tree with feuilletine praline, nuggets with Madagascar vanilla praline... Each box contains a unique delicacy, made with exceptional products. A "Before & Advent" version, with a box to wait until December 1ᵉʳ, is also available.

• 24 boxes, €62 - 24 boxes and box of chocolates, €88
• Product on pre-order and available from October 29, 2025 on www.lechocolat-alainducasse.com

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Sébastien Papion, Un Noël Enchanté

Orléans-based chef Sébastien Papion drew inspiration for his 2025 calendar from his stores - and in particular their green wall. A tribute to the warm, gourmet world of his creations. Iconic creations and original recipes hide behind the boxes.

• 24 boxes, €45
• Available from November 25, 2025 in stores and on www.sebastien-papion.fr

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Jean-Paul Hévin, Des Rêves et des Fèves

Jean-Paul Hévin's Advent calendar pays tribute to the Grand Palais, and more broadly to the city of Paris, "the city of his dreams". Different treats each day are hidden behind the boxes, between dark chocolate, milk chocolate, coated almonds and caramels.

• 24 boxes, €53
• Product on pre-order and available from 1ᵉʳ November 2025 and until December 1, 2025 on www.jeanpaulhevin.com and in store.

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La Maison du Chocolat, Triomphe

La Maison du Chocolat launches the magic of Christmas from the first day of the month with a majestic calendar. The Triomphe Calendar, in shades of red and gold, takes its inspiration from the Place de l'Étoile in Paris. It features two moving circles, echoing the twelve avenues surrounding the Arc de Triomphe. Within the 24 squares, dark or milk praline chocolates and "carrés déments".

• 24 squares, €65
• Available now for pre-order, and in stores and on www.lamaisonduchocolat.com from November 4, 2025.

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Pierre Marcolini, Art Deco Christmas

To celebrate 100 years of Art Deco, chocolatier Pierre Marcolini has come up with a joyful, festive Christmas collection! Created like a piece of miniature architecture, it blends geometric shapes, holiday spirit and gourmandise. The windows contain pralines, truffles and "Petits bonheurs".

• 24 cases, €54
• Available now on eu.marcolini.com

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Lenôtre, Le Train des Merveilles

Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with Lenôtre's magical Advent calendar. A golden train winds its way through forests and snowy mountains, under a starry sky, in this paper décor by Marianne Guély. Behind each box, treat yourself to timeless chocolate creations and exclusive recipes.

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• 24 squares, €69
• Available from November 15, 2025 to December 31, 2025 on www.lenotre.com