Chocolaterie du Château de Leignon: Savour Belgian craftsmanship

Winners of the Gault&Millau Discovery Award 2026, Jérôme Deborne and Raphaël Vanda are bringing attention to Wallonia from their chocolaterie at the Château de Leignon.

For them, chocolate is, most importantly, a way to reconnect: a Belgian twist on Proust’s madeleine. But it is also about the future: an invitation to explore new horizons through their enticing creations that delight the palate.  

They are committed to working with fair trade, highquality cocoa and other products, choosing each ingredient for its quality and values. Looking forward, their main ambition is to forge closer links with local producers who are practically neighbours.  

You won’t find mass-produced chocolate here, as Raphaël and Jérôme tell us: “Each little treasure tells the story of a Wallonia that is alive and proud of its craftsmanship, where you can taste the passion and high standards in every mouthful.” 

WAB Magazine