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ChocolArt chocolate market in Tübingen

As 100 top chocolatiers from Africa, North and South America and Europe gather in Tübingen's idyllic old quarter to pay homage to the cocoa bean, chocolate lovers will be in their element. This is pure indulgence for all the senses, with melt-in-the-mouth confections, handmade gourmet chocolate, therapeutic chocolate massages, luxury chocolate tastings, creative praline courses, artistic cocoa paintings, inspiring readings and unusual chocolate theatre.

ChocolArt - Opening times:

02. - 2014-12-07

Tue - Fri 10am - 8pm

Sat 10am - 11pm

Sun 11am - 7pm

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ChocolArt chocolate market in Tübingen

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