La Maison du Chocolat. La Maison du Chocolat, was the only chocolate “boutique” open during the first part of August in Paris. It was probably open because it’s a global brand with boutiques all over the world. Established in 1997, world famous, maitre chocolatier, Robert Linxe, was the first to open an all-chocolate store. I was attracted to the window by this colorful display of sorbet and ice cream cartons, which contain the very best chocolate ice cream and sorbets on the market. Especially noteworthy are the coveted dark chocolate noir, the vanilla, the lemon and delicious caramel flavors. New tastes include, passion fruit and mango, raspberry and apricot. All great cool summertime treats.