“Alone, we can only make small-scale changes, but when we work with our employees, customers, suppliers and all our partners, we can define a project with enthusiasm and the desire to act together at its heart. LIVE LONG is our commitment to reinventing the world of chocolate.”


Jean-Luc Grisot, CEO

"Live Long Gastronomy"


Valrhona is committed to promoting gastronomy-based professions and inspiring new generations. For several years, La Cite du Chocolat in Tain l’Hermitage has been passing on Valrhona’s expertise in gastronomy from cocoa grower and chocolate producer to chocolatiers and pastry chefs. Dedicated to educating young people about flavor and sharing a profound passion and culinary heritage, The Foundation Valrhona is a proud partner of La Fondation Robert Ardouvin, La Fondation Paul Bocuse and La Protection Judiciaire de la Jeunesse. For more than 25 years, the four L’École Valrhona in Tain l’Hermitage, Paris, Tokyo and New York have trained professionals and gourmet in patisserie skills.