Godiva

Praliné – a mixture of finely ground almonds or hazelnuts and caramelised sugar – was first invented in Belgium. In 1926, Pierre Draps Senior created his first praliné chocolates, or pralines, in a small atelier off his Brussels home. Soon, the entire family – including his four children – were helping him produce, finish, package and deliver his elegant chocolates, which eventually ended up being sold in the smartest department stores in Brussels. The family chose the name Godiva – inspired by the passion, boldness and generosity of Lady Godiva, from the old English legend – for their chocolates and, today, Godiva’s master chocolatiers continue to combine enticing flavours, delicate textures, and elegant decorations, making Godiva’s sweets some of the best in the world.