Belgium’s obsession with chocolate is not imaginary; the country produces over 170,000 tonnes of the stuff every year. And although other cities such as Barcelona and Zurich can also lay title to ‘chocolate capital of Europe’, chocolate shops form a strong part of the urban scenery in central Brussels. Here are a few of the best places to get your hit: Godiva, place du Grand Sablón, 47 Godiva is not Belgium’s most famous name is chocolate for nothing, and they can be bought considerably cheaper than at home here in its flagships store. Choose from bon-bons in new season’s flavours such as Spring Raspberry Tart or their classic ganaches and truffles. Godiva’s travel-friendly packaging, using petite boxes and bows, is exquisite. Galler, rue au Beurre, 44 Galler is what the Belgium Royal Family nibble on when overtaken with chocolate craving. Jean Galler’s chocolate tablets, which come in stylish, minimalist packaging, make great gifts. As is the trend in the competitive world of’ haute chocolate’, these are divided into ‘collections’; for something classic, try the ‘Heritage’ flavours with a high cocoa count or cocoa beans from different regions of Africa and the Americas in the ‘Blended Range’. Pierre Marcolini, place du Grand Sablón, 39 Considered to ...