(SOLD OUT) Chocolate and Champagne ~ Valentine Week Chocolate Truffle and Confection Class

Thursday, February 12, 2026 From 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM Add to Calendar 2026-02-12 17:30:00 2026-02-12 19:30:00 (SOLD OUT) Chocolate and Champagne ~ Valentine Week Chocolate Truffle and Confection Class The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts. French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA America/New_York

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Join us for an evening devoted to the craft of chocolate and classic French pastry. In this hands-on workshop, guests will learn to prepare elegant chocolate truffles alongside a refined French pastry, with an emphasis on technique, balance, and flavor development.

Whether you’re celebrating love, friendship, or simply a love of chocolate, you’ll leave with new skills, sweet treats, and a deeper appreciation for French pastry traditions.

Our pastry chef, Clémentine, will guide you through the art of crafting chocolate pieces. Bubbles will be served, enhancing the enjoyment of this memorable and fun experience.

You'll take your creations home to elevate and extend the joy of your Valentine evening.

Registration

$135/155

Valentine Menu:

Truffles of Love in Chocolate

Madeleines to Share

Chocolate Spoons for Romantics

Chef Clémentine

Clementine has harbored a deep passion for pastry and cooking, since childhood. A few years ago, she made a significant career shift from the legal field to seize an incredible opportunity—attending pastry classes with the renowned French Chef Vanessa Ricci, who is certified at the Ecole Ritz Escoffier in Paris. Currently employed at Michette, a French bakery, she extends her pastry creations to the local French community. Clementine finds joy in sharing her passion and imparting valuable pastry tips through teaching.

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