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Where better to learn the art of the chocolatier and create your own
delicacies than in Switzerland, the land of chocolate itself? Just in
time for Easter, the five-star superior
Les Trois Rois hotel in Basel, a crown
jewel in the collection of top Swiss Deluxe hotels, is offering ‘Melting
Moments with Chocolate’, an exclusive Easter chocolate making course
with the hotel’s head patissier.
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On Sunday 16th March, chocolatiers-to-be will learn
all about how to temper chocolate, shell moulding, making delicious
fillings to hand rolling truffles and beyond. Each participant will also
produce a selection of chocolate eggs and will have their own Easter
basket with tempting creations to take home to wow their friends and
family. The course costs CHF190 / (approximately £88) and includes a
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highly-awarded French Brasserie.
Les Trois Rois is the place in town to stay for gourmets. Very popular
with the locals as well, the Michelin-starred restaurant “Cheval Blanc”
and the “French Brasserie” both feature mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired
menus, served in a fantastic ambiance with views overlooking the river
Rhine. During the Easter weekend, guests are invited to try traditional
Swiss Easter meals, including a delicious fish menu on Good Friday. On
Easter Sunday, indulge in a buffet with home-made Swiss Easter
specialties which wouldn’t be complete without the traditional Easter
lamb.
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Travellers who can resist the gourmet temptations
and are looking to visit Basel during the Easter break will find that it
has a lot to offer. Featuring one of Europe’s best preserved Old Towns,
Basel is a great place to explore historic backstreets and discover the
city’s hidden secrets. Known as Switzerland’s cultural capital, Basel
has nearly 50 museums for all tastes and ages, including the Foundation
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Kunstmuseum, some the best art galleries in Europe.
Until 12th May, the Foundation Beyeler plays host to “Action Painting”,
an exciting exhibition with selected works by Jackson Pollock, Arshile
Gorky, Wols, Morris Louis, Sam Francis, Pierre Soulages, Lee Krasner,
and many others.
Being located just a few miles from the French and German border, Basel
is also a great base for day excursions to the charming villages of the
Alsace or the fairytale Black Forest.
After a great day out, Les Trois Rois offers guests
the pleasure of indulging in the exclusive ambiance of a grand hotel
while enjoying the ultimate in modern luxury and excellent levels of
service. Guests can enjoy their sumptuous rooms with gorgeous period
style furnishings and luxurious bathrooms or admire the impressive
atrium with gigantic chandeliers and fabulous views of the river Rhine.
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