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History and traditions

The Zeller chocolate factory

An artisanal chocolate according to Swiss tradition

Our main objective: to satisfy your sweet tooth

Our aspirations: to introduce the world of chocolate to both connoisseurs and amateurs while promoting our artisanal expertise in Swiss chocolate.

What sets us apart from industrial chocolates is not only our working method but also results from our choice to use noble products from our regions.

Craftsmanship is the guarantee of our quality, creativity that of our chocolates

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our three stores:

1 Place Longemalle in Geneva

113 Rue de Genève in Thônex

Rue Centrale in Yvoire (from April to the end of October)

History and traditions

The story begins in 1959, when Mr and Mrs Zeller opened their chocolate factory in the heart of the famous Place Longemalle. One was the chocolatier-confectioner and the other was in charge of sales. In 1994, Monika Gimmi and her sister Brigitte Zentilini joined the company. After a few years, the family business moved a few metres away. The windows of the chocolate shop were now on the corner of the emblematic Rue du Rhône and Place Longemalle, where the shop still stands today. Inside these windows, you could discover a wide range of chocolates and unique creations, as well as the laboratory located at the back of the shop. Building on this success, in 1998 a second confectioner-chocolatier, Bruno Chessel, joined the company. In order to continue to offer original creations and quality chocolates in the best conditions, the decision was taken in 2011 to open a second shop in Thônex, where the space dedicated to the laboratory would be more dedicated to creation. Over the years, the two sisters and Bruno have become shareholders in the company, so it was only natural that when Mr and Mrs Zeller passed away, the succession should be entrusted to them.

For more than 20 years, this trio has complemented each other perfectly:

• Monika takes care of the creation
• Brigitte, sales
• Bruno, production

From pralines to bars, including unique figurines, the cocoa is first processed in the workshop, then packaged and displayed in the Longemalle boutique to offer you gourmet creations. Faithful to its Swiss roots, the Zeller chocolate factory strives to offer quality chocolates that reflect the know-how of its craftsmen. By constantly improving our recipes, using the best possible ingredients and handcrafting our products, we contribute to the excellence of Swiss chocolate. With love and the utmost care, it is only natural that this trio has created a range of chocolates such as the Di

The laboratory

The heart of the laboratory is where the magic of chocolate creation takes place; Monique gives free rein to her imagination and Bruno does his utmost to sublimate the chocolate. Inspired by the seasons, this duo creates small animal figures in chocolate and chocolate paste (mice, fish, penguins, etc.), always with an eye for originality. It is also in this laboratory that all their house specialities and traditional recipes are cooked according to the seasons, such as:

The shop

As soon as you enter the shop, let your sense of smell be assaulted by the sweet, wafting scent of chocolate. Then by your eyes, which will be attracted by the various figures, boxes and pralines on display after having been carefully packaged with their ribbons. And finally, by your taste buds when you try one of our chocolates. This shop is perfectly run by Brigitte. Every morning, our two chocolatiers bring in the chocolates made in the Thônex laboratory. From pralines to figurines, it is the creative side that defines the identity and personality of the Zeller boutique.