They are three sisters, as in the play, but in this case the Bouillaut sisters. Anouk has been a chocolatier for 20 years, it’s always been her dream. She began her apprenticeship at the age of 17, and went on to work in various houses in France (Café Pouchkine) and Japan (Wittamer). She also studied Japanese as a tribute to her Japanese great-grandfather.
Eva was a make-up artist in the theater, then worked in sales in the chocolate factory, learning on the job. Anouk and Eva found themselves working in the same chocolate factory on several occasions… so they finally took the plunge and set up their own business 4 years ago. Their third sister, Julie, a graphic designer, is also involved in the project.
Eva had worked as a make-up artist in the theater and then in sales in the chocolate factory, learning on the job. Anouk and Eva found themselves working in the same chocolate factory on several occasions… so they finally took the plunge and set up their own business 4 years ago. Their third sister, Julie, a graphic designer, is also involved in the project.
Since they shared a passion for astronomy, born of evenings spent observing the sky as children in their home in Brittany, and their chocolate factory needed to stand out, they decided to combine their two passions. Their chocolate factory will be called Ursa major, the Great Bear, and the signature box will be the solar system.
The sisters choose their couverture chocolate from two small roasters, Xoco and Chocolaterie de l’Opéra, and buy their dried and fresh fruit from a local produce shop. They work very seasonally, creating three new half-spheres each season. In winter, the Christmas spices are cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg. They also like atypical tastes: puffed buckwheat, Japanese genmaicha tea. Their credo: not too sweet, but gourmet. Their customers are looking for originality and indulgence.
And the results are clear: they work! In this dynamic, young neighborhood, with few chocolate shops and a real sense of community, they’ve managed to make their mark, and indulge in little splurges that please everyone!
