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Choco-Story

Bruges


This highly absorbing chocolate museum traces the cocoa bean back to its role as an Aztec currency. Learn about choco history, watch a video on cocoa production and sample a praline that’s made as you watch (last demonstration 4.45pm). Cheaper combination tickets with a variety of other museums are available: see the website for details.


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