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Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke: A Ghent Chocolate Tradition

A family-run chocolatier in the heart of Ghent crafting traditional Belgian chocolates with passion and the finest ingredients since 1982.

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Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke, located on Sint-Baafsplein in Ghent, is a family-run chocolate shop crafting artisan chocolates since 1982. Using only the finest Belgian chocolate and fresh ingredients, they offer a wide array of pralines and other chocolate delicacies.

A brief summary to Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke

  • Monday 10 am-6 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-6 pm
  • Friday 10 am-6 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-6 pm

Local tips

  • Try the pralines with unique flavors like lemongrass for a surprising twist on traditional Belgian chocolate.
  • Visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and have a more relaxed shopping experience.
  • Check out the viewing window inside the shop to see the chocolatiers at work.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke is located on Sint-Baafsplein, a central square easily accessible by foot from most major landmarks in Ghent. From Korenmarkt, walk southeast along Botermarkt, then turn left onto Hoogpoort. Continue onto Sint-Baafsplein. The shop will be on your right, a short 5-minute walk. No costs involved.

  • Public Transport

    The closest tram stop to Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke is Korenmarkt. Several tram lines (1, 2, 3, 4) stop here. From the Korenmarkt tram stop, walk southeast along Botermarkt, then turn left onto Hoogpoort. Continue onto Sint-Baafsplein. The shop will be on your right, a short 5-minute walk. A single ticket purchased in advance costs €3.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Ghent. A taxi from Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station to Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke will cost approximately €23-30. The ride is about 3.5 km and should take around 10 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxi stands are located at the Gent-Sint-Pieters and Gent-Dampoort train stations.

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Chocolaterie Luc Van Hoorebeke has been a Ghent institution since 1982, when Luc and Christine Van Hoorebeke started their small business. Today, Luc and his son, Cédric, continue the tradition of crafting high-quality Belgian chocolates. The shop is located on Sint-Baafsplein, in the heart of Ghent, near St. Bavo's Cathedral. Van Hoorebeke uses only the best Belgian chocolate and swears by fresh ingredients. They choose different origins of chocolate depending on the desired taste and aroma, understanding that the soil, climate, and environment where the cocoa beans are grown impact the taste. The shop offers a sophisticated assortment of classic Belgian pralines, with some unusual flavors like lemongrass. In addition to pralines, they offer chocolate bars, clusters, chocolate-covered orange slices, and chocolate-covered coffee beans. Visitors can often see Luc and Cédric at work through a viewing window inside the shop. The shop has earned a reputation for quality, with many visitors claiming they offer the best chocolates they have ever tasted.

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