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We are a team of people who love to travel and believe that food is the beating heart of a culture, carrying in its flavours memories from the past and unveiling the most intimate secrets of locals’ daily life.

05/11/2024

TELLING THE BEES
Telling the bees is a tradition from Western Europe where beekeepers inform their bees about significant events such as deaths, births, marriages, and departures or returns within the household. If this custom was neglected, it was believed that the bees might leave the hive, stop producing honey, or even die as a form of 'penalty'.
Beekeepers were to inform the bees of any marriage in the family, and they even gave some wedding cake to the bees. Sometimes they even decorated the beehives with flowers to celebrate the new union and bring good luck to the couple. The newlyweds had to introduce themselves to the colony, or else their marriage was destined for unhappiness.
Strange though it may sound, the custom of telling the bees has been going on for centuries. It’s been recorded throughout the United Kingdom, as well as parts of France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
To tell the bees, the head of the household or the "goodwife" would approach the hives, gently knock to get the bees' attention, and then softly murmur the news in a solemn tone. This ritual was believed to keep the bees informed and prevent them from leaving the hive or dying.
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a black bow was wrapped around each hive, and the Royal Beekeeper, John Chapple, informed the bees of Buckingham Palace and Clarence House about her passing and the accession of King Charles III. Chapple described the practice to the press, saying, "You knock on each hive and say, 'The mistress is dead, but don't you go. Your master will be a good master to you.”
At Local Flavours Tours we want to softly murmur a thank you to the bees. Thank you for the natural and floral sweetness of honey that wonderfully complements the velvety taste of chocolate🍯🍫

From Geneva with love ❤

01/11/2024

INSTANT LANGUAGE
The Italian writer Italo Calvino argued that the fastest way to understand a place is to go grocery shopping in a market, or step into a trattoria; food is the true genius loci. It transcends mere geography.
Food is much more than a geographical matter. It is emotion, sensuality, myth, memory. It is politics and, of course, economics. It is something that unites us and separates us. Food is part of soft power, food is gastrodiplomacy.
Behind every recipe, behind every dish there are stories and traditions that contribute to the richness of a society's cultural tapestry.
Sharing a meal can bring people together, fostering a sense of community. Imagine the countless stories, smiles, and experiences shared around a chocolate fondue—the joy of dipping a strawberry into fragrant chocolate while warming your hands and delighting your palate in good company.
Jump into the rich world of artisan chocolate by indulging in our chocolate tasting tour in Geneva. Join us on an eye-opening journey as we explore and savor the diverse nuances of cacao!
Secure your spot now through the link in our bio

From Geneva with love ❤

30/10/2024

JOURNEYS
We tell you about the sound of the stillness and the waves of the lake breaking at sunset. We tell you about the trees, but also about the swans, the cormorants, the Red-crested Pochard, the Yellow-legged Gull, who live quietly a stone's throw from the palaces of power. We take you to chocolate shops where paper stories and ancient enchantments take shape.
Then we take you on a journey through time: we will meet theologians and their extensive catalogue of austere rules of morality, an eighteen-year-old girl authors of what is considered the first true science fiction novel, gluttonous emperors, and sleepless housewives capable of thwarting a well-planned siege.
There is no journey, no city in our lives, that is not worth a story.

From Geneva with love ❤

19/10/2024

THE GREEN FAIRY
Or la fée verte. Or the Green Goddess. Absinthe has as many nicknames as it does legends.
Absinthe was the muse of Belle Époque artists, rumored to drive people mad, make them hallucinate, and even inspire Van Gogh to cut off his ear…
Absinthe’s rich history and the myths surrounding it only add to its allure. If you ever get the chance to try it, you’ll find that the Green Fairy is more about intriguing flavors and aromas than any of the wild tales you’ve heard.
The Green Fairy has Swiss roots and a fascinating history: absinthe was created by a French doctor, Pierre Ordinaire, who, fleeing the French Revolution, moved to Couvet, Switzerland, in 1792. Among the local medicinal herbs, which the country doctors of the time used to prepare natural remedies, he found Artemisia absinthium, a plant known since ancient times. Experimenting with this plant, he began to produce a strong distillate of about 60°, containing, in addition to absinthe, many other herbs including anise, hyssop, dittany, acorus and lemon balm. Ordinaire's liqueur became a famous cure-all in Couvet and already took the nickname of la Fée Verte. At the height of its popularity, more than 95 percent of the world’s absinthe was produced in the Neuchâtel region.
Why not give her a chance? Aren’t you curious? How can you resist the temptation of a little taste of the Green Fairy’s seductive flavor paired with dark chocolate?
We assure you, the only thing that will happen is that you’ll fall madly in love with the intriguing flavor and seductive scent of the marriage between absinthe and chocolate.
The Green Fairy isn’t such a bad lady after all 😊

From Geneva with love ❤

15/10/2024

THE LITTLE THINGS, THE LITTLE MOMENTS,
They aren't little.
Every moment offers a myriad of wonders.
Fine-tune all of your senses into this moment.
The first sip of coffee in the morning.
A warm shower on a cold day.
The mist sliding like blue ribbons.
The scent of bakeries.
Being alone in a bookstore.
The lights reflecting on the water after sunset.
Falling asleep to rain.
A box full of chocolates.
This is life.
From Geneva with love ❤

09/10/2024

IT’S BEEN A REAL BLEISURE
Are you a business traveler looking to add a dash of sweetness to your stay in Geneva?
Would you like to transform your business trip into a taste bud adventure?
Looking for a break from business meetings and conferences; an opportunity to explore the city, learn about its rich chocolate-making history, and of course, taste some of the finest chocolates in the world?
Local Flavours Chocolate Tour is the perfect way to blend business and pleasure!
You’ll have the chance to sample a variety of Swiss chocolates, each with its unique flavor profile. From milk to dark chocolate, from nut-filled to fruit-infused, there’s a chocolate for every palate. We offer flexible timings for our tours. Whether you prefer a morning tour before your meetings start, or an afternoon tour to wind down after a busy morning, we’ve got you covered.
We’d like to make your next trip a bleisure experience!
Book your spot on Local Flavours Chocolate Tour easily and securely by following the link in our bio.

From Geneva with love ❤

04/10/2024

HALLOWEEN SEASON ACTIVATED:
flannel, fall leaves, apples and of course pumpkin patches! 🎃
Raise your hand if you have been to a pumpkin patch made of chocolate 🍫!
Haven't you?
Then we will guide you on a fantastic fall tour where all the pumpkins are made with the most luxurious Swiss chocolate
Prepare to petrify with a little help from Local Flavours Tours this Halloween: we’ve got everything for you to enjoy oohs and ahs, extra-chocolatey adventure.
Ghouls day in! 👻
Are you ready to treat yourself to a FRIGHT?!
Book the chocolate tour via the link in our bio!

From Geneva with love 🍫🎃🍫

01/10/2024

LIFE IS A SPECIAL OCCASION
October gives Geneva some of those days that should be savored like a sorbet, just as we did as children. On these days everything is perfect, light, intoxicating and of an exquisite quality: the blue of the sky, the vaporous lightness of the clouds, the breeze that suddenly caresses you at a bend in the road, the quivering of the horse chestnuts that form streams in the air. The colors of summer are changing and resemble fruits. Colors that are plums, strawberries, bunches of grapes and slices of lemon.
October tells beautiful stories to those who care to listen.

From Geneva with love ❤

24/09/2024

BENCHES APPRETIATION GROUP
“The bench is a resting place, a utopia realised. It is holiday at hand. On the bench you contemplate the spectacle of the world, you look without being seen and you give yourself time to lose time, like reading a novel.
A perfect bench is like a fold of the world, a free zone, liberated or saved, where simply sitting down is in itself a meditation.
Benches disappear and I have long since compiled a catalogue of those I have loved. Those in the Parco Ducale in Parma, where looking at the trees and the people I wrote my first poems. The benches in the small squares in Paris, or on the boulevards, and those in Rome at the poets' cemetery in Testaccio. Recently in Geneva, my son, who goes to school there, showed me a secret place of his. It was on the busiest street in the centre. Two brown wooden benches, empty, near the tram stop. I smiled happily at him.”
- Beppe Sebaste - “Benches”
Whether nestled in a bustling city park, overlooking a serene lake, or lining a quiet street, benches offer a place for rest, reflection, and connection.
A bench can be a spot where friends meet, where lovers share a quiet moment, or where someone takes a break from their busy day to enjoy the surroundings. They provide a place to sit and watch the world go by, to read a book, or to simply take a deep breath and relax.
So next time you see a bench sit down, relax, and let it be a small sanctuary in your day.

From Geneva with love ❤

18/09/2024

DID YOU MADE PLANS FOR YOUR NEXT WEEKEND?
Truffles that enclose tender tropical secrets, bonbons as plump as rich Venetian merchants, ganaches capable of seducing even the most sophisticated palates, and almonds and pistachios hidden in small treasure chests of dark chocolate.
Pralines with a soft heart of clementine infusion, light and bright as villages overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. And then creams, caramels, marzipan.
Come taste chocolate in all its mouthwatering forms: from award winners pastries to rare chocolates.
With family or friends – your closest circle, your ride-or-die, your work team, or even alone.
If travelling is all about exploring, making new connections, and enjoying life’s little pleasures, then we have something special for you!
Let us bring you to some of the most treasured chocolate shops, in a journey with a unique edge.
Just relax and let us pamper you.

From Geneva with love ❤

13/09/2024

OH MY GOD, IT'S GOOD!
Good chocolate.
Good views.
Good friends.
Good times.
If travelling is all about exploring, making new connections, and enjoying life and shaking up our routines then we have something perfect for you!
Booking your spot on the Local Flavours Chocolate Tour is easy, straightforward and secure.
Just follow the link in our bio.

From Geneva with love ❤

06/09/2024

A WASP WAIST
Princess Sissi (or better to say “Sisi”) was obsessed with her beauty. Aware of the impact her slim and slender appearance had, Elizabeth sought to accentuate her figure even more. Fearing that her clothes were not tight enough and prone to forming unwelcome creases, she insisted that they be sewn directly onto her. Since she had to change her clothes frequently, this process could be repeated several times in a single day, and the simple act of fastening the corset could take up to an hour. In her later years, to maintain her slim hips, she slept in tightly fitted wet clothes. She also bathed in olive oil to keep her skin soft. Sissi was willing to make any sacrifice to maintain her wasp waist. She adhered to increasingly strict diets, to the point of consuming, as her niece Maria Luisa Larisch-Wallersee reported, “a dreadful mixture of five or six egg whites with salt.” During her travels, this diet remained unchanged down to the smallest details. Since Sissi did not want to forgo fresh milk even during long sea voyages, her favorite goat and cows were also brought on board.

Now, as slim and elegant as when she was alive, she watches people strolling along, enjoying the breeze on the shores of the lake. I am sure she dreams of entering every single chocolate shop and tasting all the bonbons and pralines, slowly, savoring each bite.
Ah, Sissi, if only you knew what you missed!

From Geneva with love ❤

28/08/2024

PLEASURE LITTLE TREASURE
Are you the type of person having awareness of simple things that make you happy, like smelling spices while cooking or listening to the sounds of the coffee gurgling in your moka? Are you fascinated by the crunch of a freshly baked baguette?

Are you the type of chocolate lover that despises the average and loves the extraordinary? Are you picky when you choose a chocolate bar?

If the answer is “yes” stop and smell the chocolate with us!
Love the little pleasure in life? Us, too
Love chocolate? Us, too.

From Geneva with love ❤

20/08/2024

IT’S ALL ABOUT A SLOWER PACE
Geneva is a city of many facets. In Geneva, the clocks are punctual, and the trains are on time. There is a great Hadron Collider here that performs incredible feats with molecules far below the earth.
But Geneva is also known for having the longest bench in the world and for its love of cycling around the city. The food is spectacular, and it’s no wonder considering Switzerland’s convenient location between France, Italy, and Germany. We learned to cook from the Italians, drink wine from the French, and enjoy beer in quaint pubs from the Germans.
We also produce excellent wine, with vineyards gently lining the shores of the lake. And last but not least, we create the most divine chocolate in the world in small, exclusive shops. These are the same shops frequented by the Kennedy family, the Emperor of Japan, and Winston Churchill.
If you are passing through Geneva, join us to taste the chocolate that has enchanted the world and to discover the quiet, lesser-known side of the city.

From Geneva with love ❤

14/08/2024

THE SECRET GARDEN OF DELIGHTS
The rich nuttiness of Piedmont hazelnuts
The vibrancy of red fruits
The delicious taste of green Bronte pistachios
The aromatic notes of Italian bergamot
The perfect marriage of passion fruit and lemongrass caramel
Oh my! An enchanting mix of flavors, textures and perfect pairing.
Crunchy and creamy, punchy and fruity, velvety and crispy, zesty and luscious.
Stretch your taste buds and challenge them with new experiences.
Join Local Flavours Chocolate Tours: we don't offer you a plate of chocolate, we offer you a complete and unforgettable sensorial experience.
Simply put. We make the magic.

From Geneva with love ❤

06/08/2024

BETTER TOGETHER
Raspberries have a sweet flavour with a unique tangy undertone and a deep complexity. They aren't deliciously sweet and simple as cherries; raspberries have an assertive flavour on their own. Chocolate is temperamental, its soft bitterness is complex and appealing. Like any paramour partnership, each ingredient brings something unique and yet retains its distinctive character even as it blends with the other ingredients. Raspberries are juicy, chocolate is silky. Both have a little sexy undertone that makes them irresistible and charming. Together they make a glorious bite. May they live happily ever after.

From Geneva with love ❤

30/07/2024

STORY HUNTERS
Join us on a journey suspended between past and present, connecting the whispers of the past with the pulse of the present.
Travel with us through time as you enter the heart of the old city.
Embark on a discovery of Switzerland with all your senses: a journey among the excellence of its culinary delights to be savored in the most exclusive ateliers of Geneva’s master chocolatiers.
Listen to the stories and taste the traditional Swiss artisanal chocolate: the best way to discover the most authentic side of Geneva.
What you have never tasted, you’ll find where you’ve never been.
A new journey begins, will you join us?

From Geneva with love ❤

21/07/2024

REFINE YOUR PALATE
When you hear about training, it’s often linked to runners or skiers, not necessarily your taste buds.
Yet, training your palate is an artful, subtle, and highly personal experience, but it's an investment worth making. Even a mere 5% improvement in flavor appreciation can significantly enhance a lifetime of enjoyment.
Flavour comprises a delicate balance of sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and salty tastes. Aromas add even more diversity, offering a spectrum broader than a rainbow. Sounds and physical sensations—texture, tannins, spiciness—layer on complexity.

As you expand your culinary horizons, your taste buds awaken to nuances previously unnoticed. Imagine savoring the umami of a praline infused with Tabasco or discovering the countless facets of bitterness in a dark chocolate ganache.
No two individuals experience identical smells or tastes.
Once you've developed an appreciation for flavours, why would you ever revert?
So, stretch your taste buds and challenge them with new experiences.
Join Local Flavours Chocolate Tours: we don't offer you a plate of chocolate, we offer you a complete and unforgettable sensorial experience.
Simply put. We make the magic.

From Geneva with love ❤

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DEAR GENEVA, the first time I met you, you gave me butterflies: there was something about you that I liked. You were so different: cosmopolitan, organized and sophisticated. A little metropolis with a kind soul. In a few days I felt in love: your gentle way of life made me calm and excited at the same time. When I am with you, I feel passionate and alive. When we are apart, I miss you, just waiting for the time to fill up with fresh air. Waiting for the time to immerse myself in your beautiful nature dressed in blue and gold, waiting to enjoy the peaceful life on the shore of the lake and in the vineyards and, obviously, waiting to savor slowly the taste, the smell and the magic of your chocolaterie and patisserie. Again and again. Will I ever get tired of this city’s eternal flow of people, different cultures and chocolate? . . #genevachocolatetour #localflavourstours #whattodoingeneva

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THINGS I AM ALWAYS UP FOR

THINGS I AM ALWAYS UP FOR - Wearing a red dress - Eating Carmelia: chocolate mousse cake with a heart of salty caramel on a brownie base - Travelling to remote places - Midnight spaghetti - A blissful yoga session - Enjoying slooowly a ganache with infusion of roses flowers: soft as a cloud, smooth like velvet, sweet like a kiss. - Watching the swans glide while the sun is raising over a concert at Bains de Paquis - Listening a Billie Holiday playilist while having a bubble bath -Guiding a chocolate tour :) August is Happiness Happens Month: share your joy and show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. Happiness is a personal experience but it’s also contagious. Share with us your happiness list! From Geneva with love (and happiness) <3

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