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In 1800 Sulpice Debauve,
a pharmacist/apothecarist
to King Louis XVI, opened
his first chocolate shop
on the left bank of Paris.
Debauve's chocolate creations
and innovations were immediately
praised by the most influential
figures in France. Debauve
quickly expanded and by
1804 had more than 60
shops throughout France.
In 1823, he was joined
by his nephew Antoine
Gallais, and became Debauve
& Gallais. |
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was appointed the official
chocolatier of Louis XVIII,
Charles X and Louis Philippe.
They also had a following
within the Russian court,
the tsars traditionally
favoring the 99% dark
chocolates as an accompaniment
to their strongest vodkas.
Among their illustrious
fans were Brillat-Savarin
(whose influence is still
felt in the culinary world
today), Proust, Baudelaire
and Hugo. Today, Debauve
& Gallais enjoys a
cult following and is
regularly cited as one
of the finest chocolate
makers in the world. |
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| 1800 |
Debauve founded
his first
chocolate
shop which
became Debauve
& Gallais
when he was
later joined
by his nephew. |
| 1819 |
Debauve &
Gallais introduces
its coat of
arms and seal
of appointment
as official
purveyors
to the French
court. |
| 1821 |
Trademark
blue and grey
colors designated
for all royal
orders. |
| 1880 |
Boite 1800
introduced. |
| 1880s |
Chromos lithographs
introduced
in a successful
design and
promotional
initiative |
| 1892 |
Boite Frivoles
introduced. |
| 1894 |
Croquamandes
introduced. |
| 1913 |
Trademark
blue and grey
colors designated
the official
colors of
Debauve &
Gallais. |
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