La Maison du Chocolat was founded by Robert Linxe in 1977. Its logo, the "metate," is a curved stone that was used by the indigenous people of the New World to crush cocoa beans. This historic tool has become a symbol that represents the values that La Maison du Chocolat embodies: excellence and creative passion. This tradition is carried on by Gilles Marchal, the master pastry chef, chocolatier and creative director of La Maison du Chocolat, who continues to deliver unrivaled chocolate perfection to the world's most demanding connoisseurs. Made only of the purest, freshest ingredients, La Maison du Chocolat's confections are artistic gastronomique creations that capture the essence of chocolate in its truest form while exalting its taste in every memorable bite.