May 2005
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Chocolatiers
by Celia Cheng
Fauchon speaks of history and tradition. The little pink boxes and pink purses are as symbolic and recognizeable as Tiffany’s blue or Hérmes’ orange gift boxes. It speaks its own haut vernacular of luxury and grace.
This epicurean emporium opened its doors in Paris in 1886 at La Place de la Madeleine. Today, around the world, Fauchon is known for its high quality French delicacies.
Fauchon’s flagship store on Park Avenue carries award winning pastry chef Florian Boulanger’s selection of pastries, has a large selection of chocolates, and is endowed with their famous Tea Salon.
Fauchon is a true get-away from its external setting. Inside the store, you are almost transposed to Paris and away from the busy Midtown Manhattan streets. The atmosphere is welcoming and comforting as one’s eyes wander through the displays of teas, pâtes de fruits, chocolates, pastries, macaroons, and sandwiches. It’s no wonder that there are customers who will visit several times a day to look out for the treats that have just been put on display.
