The adjacent burnt-red and caramel brick factory of this chocolatier, in business since 1901, churns out slabs of Alpine-rich Gruyère milk chocolate, and loved-by-kids têtes au choco (chocolate-covered marshmallow heads). You can't go inside, but you can stock up on choc at factory prices in this cafe-outlet while savouring hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Villars Chocolate
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