Valentine’s Day: Pleincœur Bakery & Chocolaterie Celebrates the Month of Love with Sweet Treats and Masterclasses

For Valentine’s Day, Pleincœur is not just celebrating a single day but the entire month dedicated to love. Because, when your name is Pleincœur, sharing a wealth of love is only natural. Maxime Frédéric and his team unveil an entire collection featuring cakes, marshmallow teddy bears, stuffed roses, and chocolate flowers. As a special bonus, the world-renowned pastry chef is hosting a Masterclass on February 14th, just in time for lovers!

When one of the world’s top pastry chefs takes on Valentine’s Day, you can be sure the outcome will be exceptional. Maxime Frédéric and his team don’t hold back: February transforms into the month of love at Pleincoeur, with an extensive collection of creations celebrating romance. And honestly, that’s the least they could do, given all the decadent treats this artisanal bakery and chocolatier have dreamed up.

Combining the high standards of a luxury hotel chef, the skill of meticulous artisans, and top-tier ingredients—all at the prices of a charming bakery—it's no wonder the result is irresistible. Spoiler alert: our little hearts couldn’t resist such finesse and decadence. Naturally, we’re running, swooping, soaring—and completely smitten!

The Rose is the ultimate gift for spoiling your loved one. Imagine a rose entirely crafted from chocolate, with a center filled with hazelnuts coated in a smooth shell and a base made of rich hazelnut praline. The white chocolate petals are handcrafted individually with meticulous care, showcasing real artistry. Priced at €75, it’s not exactly cheap, but let’s be honest—giving a chocolate rose that’s as beautiful as it is edible definitely earns you style points.

The Lovebirds' Charlotte has become the go-to cake for sharing a sweet moment in pairs. This chocolate Charlotte in the shape of a heart hides a grandmother’s rich chocolate mousse, a raspberry and rose petal confit, a cocoa biscuit, as well as a creamy and crunchy chocolate layer. The ensemble is topped with 75% Bolivian chocolate shavings. Priced at €24, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank—indulging in a masterpiece crafted by a renowned chef.

Lovebird’s Chocolate Bar and Sweetheart’s Chocolate Bar are two creations designed for sharing between two lovers. The first features 70% dark chocolate filled with pistachio praline, raspberry caramel, and whole caramelized pistachios. The second opts for white chocolate infused with raspberry powder, raspberry caramel, toasted almonds, and crunchy almond pieces. Priced at €18 each, these bars celebrate indulgence with bold flavor combinations that delight the senses.

The Flower Box features 16 crunchy chocolates infused with floral and fruity notes, arranged in four rows of four pieces each. Highlights include the Gentle Jasmine (70% dark chocolate with jasmine vanilla ganache and almond crunch), Pistachio-Raspberry (70% dark chocolate with rose raspberry caramel and pistachio praline), Love Zest (36% milk chocolate with lime confit and hazelnut crunch), and the Apple of Love (40% milk chocolate with baked apple confit and hazelnut crunch). At €28, this box offers a delightful journey through a variety of flavors all in one elegant package.

The Praline Hearts come in a box of five—perfect for sharing... or not, depending on your generosity. Inside, you'll find dark chocolate with 70% cocoa, flavored with coconut praline and passion fruit caramel, alongside another 70% dark chocolate variation with pistachio praline and raspberry-rose caramel. There's also milk chocolate at 40% cocoa, filled with hazelnut praline and lemon. At €22, these charming hearts are ideal for those who want to give a handmade touch without baking an entire Charlotte.

Finally, the Marshmallow Bears are back this year, now adorned with adorable little hearts. These charming treats come in two varieties of vanilla marshmallow: one dipped in 75% Bolivian dark chocolate and the other in 40% Madagascan milk chocolate. Priced at €16, they’re perfect for giving in to sweet cravings without too much guilt (well, almost).

A Valentine's Day Masterclass on Saturday, February 14th

If tasting all these exquisite creations isn't enough for you and you're eager to spend a memorable moment learning to craft these sweet treats endlessly, note that Maxime Frédéric himself is hosting a Masterclass this Saturday, February 14th. The session runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at his Workshop. You’ll have the chance to learn how to make the stunning heart-shaped chocolate, raspberry, and rose Charlotte, as well as a raspberry-rose tablet. There are just a few spots left, book your place quickly!

The entire Valentine’s Day 2026 collection is now available at both Pleincœur locations in the 17th arrondissement: the flagship store at 64 rue des Batignolles, open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM, and the Pleincœur Workshop at 12 Mstislav Rostropovitch Street, open from 8 AM to 7 PM. If you're looking for the perfect idea to surprise your partner this February, you know exactly where to go!

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