If there's one chef who puts the accent on beauty and fine produce, it's Alain Ducasse. Not content with having been rewarded with a string of stars throughout his career, the chef of multi-starred restaurants began inaugurating factories in Paris around ten years ago.
Coffee factory, chocolate factory, ice cream factory, even a delicious cookie factory... There's no doubt about it: if you want to taste exceptional products, Alain Ducasse is the place to go. Speaking of which, how would you like to go behind the scenes of these magical places?
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on September 20 and 21, the two Alain Ducasse chocolate factories are opening their doors to chocovores, as is the Manufacture de Café, located in the 11th arrondissement, rue Saint-Sabin.Brown gold lovers, you're in for a treat with these guided tours of the Manufacture de Café Alain Ducasse.
On arrival, (very good) coffee will hold no secrets for you!
To mark the European Heritage Days, Le Café Alain Ducasse is opening the doors of its Manufacture de Café for the very first time, on the weekend of September 20 and 21. Enjoy a privileged visit, commented by our teams.
A unique opportunity to discover his savoir-faire in an exceptional setting, inaugurated in 2019. The magic of craftsmanship is at work every day at the Manufacture on rue Saint-Sabin in Paris's 11th arrondissement: from Ethiopia to Brazil to Colombia, discover the secret of a coffee with a distinctive character.
At the end of your visit, you'll find all our creations at our counter.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Manufacture Café Alain Ducasse
12 Rue St Sabin
75011 Paris 11
Access
M° 5 - Bréguet-Sabin M° 1,5, 8 - Bastille
Official website
www.lechocolat-alainducasse.com