France is well-known for its gastronomic delights and takes great pride in producing the most luxurious meals imaginable. This desire for excellence extends to beverages as well, for within the city of Paris can be found what many will argue is the best hot chocolate in the world at Cafe Angelina.
Located across from the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre beneath the Rue de Rivoli archway, Angelina's is something of an institution, favored by locals and tourists alike. The front of the cafe is where the impressive pastry cases are located where you'll find treats such as Mont Blanc and fig tart. But the star of the show at Angelina's is the hot chocolate. Take a seat inside the cafe at a marble table and admire the gilt mirrored walls, but ultimately it's the l'Africain, a thick, rich, extremely sweet hot chocolate that many have likened to melted chocolate bars that will seize your attention. It is served quaintly in a pitcher alongside a parfait glass filled whipped cream. Despite the sweetness of the beverage you'll be tempted to order several pastries to accompany it, such as madeleines or maccaroons. It is pure indulgence and those on a diet or trying to limit their sugar intake might do better with an Angelina salad or perhaps a quiche.
