Calendrier de l'Avent 2026 - Valrhona

Valrhona 2026 Chocolate Advent Calendar

The Valrhona 2026 Chocolate Advent Calendar invites both children and adults to count down to Christmas with a selection of fine, indulgent chocolates: dark chocolate, milk chocolate and praline chocolate. Presented in a limited-edition box illustrated by artist Safia Ouares, it combines pleasure, elegance and the magic of Christmas.

What does the 2026 Valrhona dark, milk and praline chocolate Advent Calendar contain?

For its 2026 Christmas collection, Maison Valrhona unveils a limited-edition assortment inspired by the bonds that bring us together during the festive season. This collection celebrates sharing, generosity and the pleasure of giving.

Each recipe is crafted with the utmost care to ensure the quality and rich aromatic profile of the chocolates. Discover below all the creations included in this 195 g calendar:

Bahibé 46% milk chocolate square (new)

Milk chocolate praline with almonds and nougatine (new)

Dark chocolate ganache (new)

Guanaja 70% dark chocolate square

Jivara 40% milk chocolate square

Smooth almond and hazelnut praline

Crunchy fruity praline

Crispy cereal pearls

Dark chocolate-coated hazelnuts and almonds

The assortment combines a variety of tasting profiles, from iconic creations to this year’s new additions. This diversity of recipes offers a rich tasting experience, with intense dark chocolate, smooth milk chocolate, indulgent pralines and crunchy inclusions.

An exceptional Advent Calendar

A box illustrated by Safia Ouares

For its visual identity, Valrhona commissioned artist Safia Ouares. This illustrator is passionate about traditional decorative arts from around the world, particularly those of Mediterranean and French cultures. She hand-draws each illustration with remarkable precision.

Her design brings together cocoa pods and fine Valrhona chocolates in a festive world filled with stars, gifts and luminous threads symbolising the bonds that unite us.

Safia Ouares has already collaborated with major luxury maisons. For Valrhona, she has created an elegant and poetic limited-edition box, designed as an object in its own right—one you may almost want to keep once the calendar is finished.

An Advent Calendar in partnership with 1% for the Planet

In keeping with its mission, Maison Valrhona is renewing its partnership with 1% for the Planet. One percent of sales from the 2026 Christmas collection will be donated to organisations working to preserve biodiversity in cocoa-producing countries, as well as in the Drôme region, home to the chocolate maker.

Traditional craftsmanship since 1922

Since 1922, Valrhona has cultivated a passion for flavour, beauty and chocolate excellence. Each creation is based on exacting expertise, from the plantation and the careful selection of other ingredients to the particular attention paid to textures and flavour combinations.

This commitment to quality can be found in every square, ganache and praline included in the calendar.

This Advent Calendar can also inspire baking and cooking enthusiasts. The chocolates it contains can be enjoyed as they are or used as inspiration for festive desserts and creations: a chocolate fondant enhanced with crunchy cereal pearls, a mousse enriched with a square of Guanaja, or simply a tasting platter to share with family at dessert time.

Who would enjoy this chocolate Advent Calendar?

The Valrhona 2026 Advent Calendar is suitable for many different types of chocolate lovers. It can be given to an adult who enjoys dark chocolate, a child who loves opening a new little window each day, or a couple wishing to share a delicious ritual in the run-up to Christmas.

A chocolate Advent Calendar for adults

For an adult, this calendar is a refined and original gift idea. The variety of the assortment encourages you to take your time and savour each creation while discovering the different specialities of Maison Valrhona.

It can also become a delightful evening ritual—a moment to enjoy after work, as the day comes to an end and each square offers a brief interlude of sweetness.

A chocolate Advent Calendar for children

For children, the pleasure begins as soon as the calendar is opened. Each little window marks a new step in the countdown to Christmas and creates a daily gourmet tradition eagerly anticipated every morning.

The calendar can be enjoyed as a family, with an adult accompanying the child as they open and taste the chocolates—a simple moment that brings a pleasant rhythm to the days of December.

A chocolate Advent Calendar for couples

The calendar can also be shared between two people. Each day, a new chocolate becomes an opportunity to create a moment of togetherness during December.

A couple can choose to enjoy the dark chocolate squares, milk chocolate recipes or pralines together, whether during a December afternoon or a cosy evening. This gradual discovery turns the calendar into a shared experience rather than simply a box of chocolates.

In summary

For an adult: a refined tasting experience and a delicious end-of-day ritual.

For a child: a daily appointment behind each little window as Christmas approaches.

For a couple: a moment of togetherness to share during a December afternoon or evening.

Discover the Valrhona Christmas Collection

The Advent Calendar is part of Valrhona’s 2026 Christmas Collection, an assortment of exceptional chocolates created to celebrate the magic of the festive season. From small chocolate boxes to gourmet gift sets, discover other creations to complete your gift selection:

Moments Gourmands Gift Box: designed for sharing.

Praline Delights Gift Box: fifteen generous almond and hazelnut pralines.

Fine Chocolate Discs Box: two recipes to savour delicately.

Sweet Treats Box: a convivial assortment in festive Christmas shapes.

Assorted Box of 25 Fine Chocolates: a Christmas essential featuring seven varieties.