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1 Corporate Collection

2 La Maison du Chocolat: the joy of giving, the pleasure to receive This year, Gilles Marchal, Master Pastry Chef-Chocolatier and Creative Director, invites you to discover the La Maison du Chocolat classics as well as its latest creations for To ensure that the joy of giving remains, first and foremost a celebration of fine taste, let La Maison du Chocolat bring you to the hear t of refinement with its array of subtle and enchanting chocolate gift selections Gilles Marchal travels the globe to rigorously and meticulously select the best cacao beans and source the highest quality raw materials to create La Maison du Chocolat s exceptional taste experiences. Our artisanal traditions and savoir-faire, established over thirty years ago, continue to inspire us to craft exceptional chocolate creations, made entirely by hand and presented in magnificent coffrets. For any orders/enquiries For Corporate orders and events: UK Corporate Sales Contact: Danielle Roussel Tel: danielle.roussel@maisonduchocolat.com

3 C o n t e n t s 2 New Creations from La Maison du Chocolat 4 Small tokens and Chocolate bars 6 Assorted Chocolate Signature Collections 8 Dark chocolate and Truffle collections 10 Fruit and Nut Collections 12 Hat Boxes 14 Corporate Tasting Sessions 16 Exclusive Services 1

4 New This year, to the delight of gourmets everywhere, our emblematic coffets have been redesigned to add an element of surprise and innovation. Truffle Collection Coffret A signature creation from Gilles Marchal Plain dark chocolate Truffle: full-bodied, intense and bittersweet, Raspberry Truffle: dark chocolate ganache with fresh raspberry pulp, Orange Truffle: dark chocolate ganache with orange, and a dash of fresh zest, Caramel Truffle: milk chocolate caramel ganache with an infusion of Bourbon Vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Discover these four new creations in our Truffle Collection coffret available from October The Pralines from La Maison du Chocolat A new assortment of milk and dark chocolate pralines, plain and flavored (slivers of pistachio, caramelized pecans, roasted shredded coconut ). Our pralines are roasted with great care to allow the flavour of the nuts and chocolate to develop on the palate, unveiling subtle notes of sweetness. Gilles Marchal New assortment available from November 2010.

5 creations from La Maison du Chocolat Coffret Maison A grand classic of La Maison du Chocolat composed of milk and dark chocolate ganaches and pralines. This classic will be available with a new assortment and in new coffrets from October

6 Small tokens and Chocolate Bars The Praline Coffret Assortment of plain or flavoured pralines (pistachio, coconut, roasted chocolate nibs ) coated in milk or dark chocolate. 4 pralines, 30 g. Les Attentions Irresistible little boxes filled with a selection of dark and milk chocolate ganaches and pralines. 2 chocolates, 16 g. Red Favour Box Treat your guests to the finest dark vanilla infused ganache for an unforgettable delight. 2 chocolates, 14 g. Chocolates and ribbons can also be personalised to commemorate your special day, contact us for more details. Truffles A whipped ganache lightly coated with a thin layer of chocolate and dusted with cocoa powder. 4 2 plain Truffles, 14 g.

7 Macarons with Ganache Exclusive to La Maison du Chocolat: Melt-in-the-mouth shells conceal a ganache centre flavoured with plain chocolate; flavours include caramel, raspberry, vanilla, chocolate and coffee. Seasonnal flavours also available. 2 macarons, 14 g. Duo Chocolate Box Tobago-chocolate squares Milk chocolate squares (37% cocoa) with notes of vanilla, malt and dark chocolate squares (60% cocoa) with full-bodied and floral chocolate notes. 12 pieces, 60g. 24 pieces, 115g. 40 pieces, 215g. Etui filled with two Guayaquil chocolates or two Tobago (wrapped squares of solid dark and milk chocolate). 2 Guayaquil chocolates, 14 g. 2 Tobago chocolates, 10 g. Amandas Almond Assortment Small assortment of almonds enrobed in dark and milk chocolate. 70 g. Orangettes Coffret Brightly coloured coffret for a fruit treat. Orangettes: thin strips of candied orange dipped in dark chocolate. 50 g. Chocolate Bars A palette of balanced but intense chocolate flavours. Notes from fruity to bitter, spicy to floral. Akosombo (68% cocoa content) 75 g: notes of roasted coffee in this robust chocolate bar. Cuana (74% cocoa content) 75 g: a full bodied flavour. Coro (100% cocoa content) 75 g: the intensity of pure 100% cocoa content chocolate from South America. Monsera (37% cocoa content) 75 g: with notes of vanilla and malt. Marao (60% cocoa content) 75 g: dark chocolate with burst of roasted almonds. Pariguan (69% cocoa content) 75 g: dark with floral and fruity notes made with rare beans. Talamanca (37% cocoa content) 75 g: delicate milk chocolate with hazelnuts. 5

8 Assorted Chocolate Signature Collections Coffret Maison A grand classic of La Maison du Chocolat composed of milk and dark chocolate ganaches and pralines. App. 28 chocolates, 230 g. App. 42 chocolates, 310 g. App. 61 chocolates, 480 g. App. 72 chocolates, 580 g. App. 105 chocolates, 820 g. App. 141 chocolates, 1070 g. New gift box will be available in October

9 Les Attentions Irresistible little boxes filled with a selection of pralines, dark and milk ganache. 2 chocolates, 16 g. 6 chocolates, 45 g. 14 chocolates, 105 g. Coffret Initiation Take a journey through the world of La Maison du Chocolat by tasting our creations from the most subtle ganaches to the most intense. An assortment of 20 pralines and ganaches, enough for the ultimate home tasting session. 155 g. Boîte Maison For a special occasion, the Boîte Maison is an elegant and refined presentation, displaying the entire assortment in a gold lined single layer box. App. 66 chocolates, 570 g. App. 91 chocolates, 760 g. App. 124 chocolates, 980 g. App. 212 chocolates, 1680 g. 7

10 Dark chocolate and Truffles coliections Truffles A whipped ganache lightly coated with a thin layer of chocolate and dusted with cocoa powder. Available in plain chocolate or Fine Champagne (Cognac). Packs from 190 to 570 g. Coffret Arriba Thin layers of intense dark ganache resulting from a blend of rare cocoa beans. App. 20 chocolates, 105 g. App. 40 chocolates, 195 g. Pavé du Faubourg A dark ganache with the logo of La Maison du Chocolat, fragrant with a light infusion of fine spices. 8 App. 30 chocolates, 260 g.

11 Truffle Collection coffret An assortment of dark truffles with four delicious flavours: caramel, orange, plain chocolate and raspberry. 195 g, 375 g, 505 g. New gift box will be available in November Coffret Tamanaco A mosaic of chocolate ganaches produced from the finest cocoa beans. 30 chocolates, 185 g. 9

12 Fruit and Nut Collection Pralines Assortment of plain or flavoured pralines (pistachio, coconut, roasted chocolate nibs ) coated in milk or dark chocolate. 4 pralines, 30 g. 16 pralines, 130 g. 36 pralines, 300 g. Fruit Jellies Made in the purely traditional manner, from untreated fruits (apricot, raspberry, strawberry, pineapple, mandarine, three berries, blueberry). These fruit jellies are full of fruit and not excessively sweet. 5 fruit jellies, 90 g. 18 fruit jellies, 330 g. 36 fruit jellies, 650 g. The Coffret Craquants Share a moment of sheer indulgence. Selection includes Amandas, Petits Rochers and Rochers Suisses, caramelised split almonds dipped in milk and dark chocolate g.

13 The Craquants Boxes Surrender to sweet temptation: Amandas - almonds dipped in milk and dark chocolate. Corollas - almonds coated in Gianduja and dusted with cocoa. Orangettes - thin strips of candied orange dipped in dark chocolate. Rochers Suisses - caramelised split almonds dipped in milk and dark chocolate. Packs from 80 g. Coated Fruits The coloured boxes with a fruity pleasure: chocolate coated orange peel, prunes and apricots. App. 15 pieces, 175 g. App. 25 pieces, 370 g. 11

14 Hat Boxes Malacca Hatbox 1 Amandas token box, 70 g 1 Box of 2 plain Truffles, 14 g 1 Box of 4 Pralines, 30 g. Mahé Hatbox 1 Box of 12 Tobago, 60 g 1 Dark chocolate bar, 75 g 1 Box of 16 Pralines, 130 g 1 Plain Truffle Box, 190 g Madras Hatbox 1 Coffret Maison, 230 g of assorted chocolates 1 Craquant Corollas, 85 g 1 Box of 12 Tobago, 60 g 1 Truffle Collection Coffret, 195 g 12

15 Colombo Hatbox 1 Box of 16 Pralines, 130 g 1 Truffle Collection Coffret, 195 g 1 Coffret Arriba, about 20 chocolates, 105 g 1 Sachet Mendiant, 150 g 1 Coffret Maison, 310 g of assorted chocolates 1 Craquant Amandas, 305 g Sao Tomé Hatbox 1 Coffret Maison, 230 g of assorted chocolates 1 Craquant Orangettes, 90 g 1 Dark chocolate bar, 75 g 1 Coffret Arriba, about 20 chocolates, 105 g 1 Box of 16 Pralines, 130 g 1 Coffret Craquants, 290 g The Chocolatier s Kit La Maison du Chocolat branded cotton bag containing: 1 La Maison du Chocolat apron 1 Tasse de Chocolat (210 g) to make a delicious chocolate drink 1 Kuruba Bar 60% cocoa dark chocolate tablet (250 g), for making chocolates and patisseries at home 2 La Maison du Chocolat recipes 13

16 Corporate Tasting Sessions For a unique and indulgent experience, clients or colleagues can enjoy a La Maison du Chocolat luxury chocolate tasting. Passing on our knowledge and passion for chocolate, guests will follow the journey of the Cocoa bean and gain an insight in to the history of chocolate whilst tasting our chocolates. Our Tastings can be enjoyed at company or networking events, used for team building, as a thank you to clients or for as an event with a difference. 14

17 The Tasting: Discover the origins of chocolate and learn how the Cocoa bean is transformed in to a Chocolate Bar. Taste our signature ganache and couverture and learn to distinguish the subtle differences between the cocoa varieties and percentages. Take part in the making of a fresh ganache and taste it warm, savouring the flavours. Each guest will leave with a small selection of our chocolates to enjoy at home. Tastings can be held in the Boutique or La Maison du Chocolat can visit your chosen location. 15

18 Exclusive Services Specialised services available for your company: Our Corporate Department offers specialised consultations to guide you in your selections. For seminars or events, indulge your guests with our favour boxes as a welcome or parting gift. Opening a Corporate Account will entitle your company to special promotions throughout the year. Our Corporate Department offers personalised options for our gift boxes. Sweeten Your Events Treat your guests to an assortment of freshly baked mini pastries from La Maison du Chocolat: Chocolate Éclairs, Caramel Éclairs, Coffee Éclairs and Chocolate Tarts. Our Heart of Ganache Macaron Collection will bring some colourful sweetness to your events. Permanent flavours available: Chocolate, Vanilla, Coffee, Raspberry, Caramel. Seasonal flavours also available. 16

19 Cards We will add your business card or your personalised message printed on a La Maison du Chocolat ivory gift card to your gifts. This Collection has been especially created to provide you with a personalised thank you to your clients and colleagues. Bespoke gifts can also be created to suit individual requirements. Please contact us for further information. Personalisation Present your chocolates in a Gift Bag, personalised with your company name. Add your business card or personalised message to a gift. Gift Sleeve Cover We offer a paper cover (in a variety of colours) to slip over a box of chocolates with your logo and/or your company name printed in colour or in silver. We require 3-4 weeks to fulfill orders for personalised Gift Sleeve Covers. Please contact us directly for all other personalisation requests. Shipping Abroad Our Corporate Department will help you ship your gifts to Europe as well as the rest of the world. Shipping to multiple addresses in the UK and Worldwide with our carefully selected courier services. Track your package throughout its journey and on arrival. Special care is taken to protect and ensure your chocolates arrive in optimum conditions. For any orders/enquiries For Corporate orders and events: UK Corporate Sales Contact: Danielle Roussel Tel: danielle.roussel@maisonduchocolat.com 17

20 T h e g e n e r a l t e r m s a n d c o n d i t i o n s o f t h e C o r p o r a t e C o l l e c t i o n I. Applicability of General terms and conditions 1.1. These General Terms and Conditions apply to any and all purchases and sales that are in any way described, mentioned, promoted or listed in the La Maison du Chocolat,UK Limited ( LMDC UK Ltd, We or Us ) catalogue for the territory of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Any terms and conditions not expressly included herein are excluded. By placing an order, the Customer accepts these General Terms and Conditions. LMDC UK Ltd reserves the right to modify the General Terms and Conditions at any time and, as of the date of modification, new transactions entered into LMDC UK Ltd and its Customers shall be governed by the modified Terms and Conditions No additional condition sought to be introduced by you shall be deemed applicable unless expressly so indicated in writing by an authorized officer of LMDC UK Ltd. In addition, the failure of LMDC UK Ltd to exercise one or more of its rights hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of those or any other rights. II. Requests and confirmation 2.1. Orders shall be received: - By telephone: Piccadilly Boutique: Monday through Friday, 10.00AM to 6.00PM - By fax: Piccadilly Boutique : Monday through Friday, 10.00AM to 6.00PM You can also shop online through our web site at Once your order has been placed, cancellations or changes will not be accepted Each request for product is subject to approval by LMDC UK Ltd. LMDC UK Ltd reserves all rights to reject a request for product due to insufficient stock, incomplete customer information, or for any other lawful reason. We undertake to inform you within two (2) working days following your request if we have a problem filling your order. III. Prices 3.1. Unless otherwise noted, all of our pricing and other charges are stated in Pounds Sterling ( ) before tax and are subject to change Shipping charges, which are payable by our customers, are extra, and vary by destination. These are available upon request from LMDC UK Ltd. IV. Payment at time of order 4.1. Unless you have an account with LMDC UK Ltd, all purchases are subject to immediate payment using Maestro, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express Please pay attention to details when giving us your account information. Make sure to give us your account number, the expiration date, security code, issue number as well as your name exactly as it appears on your card. You will be requested to provide us with the address where the card is registered. For orders over goods will only be dispatched upon reception of a photocopy of both sides of the credit card used for payment. The signature at the back of the card should match the signature on the order form. Please see our Privacy Policy Statement (below) so that you may understand how this information is treated. 4.3 Customers who hold an account with LMDC UK Ltd should settle their invoices upon reception. 4.4 We reserve the right to refuse to deliver any new orders received by a customer who would not have settled all his outstanding invoices V. Availability of Products The catalogue lists all of the products that are generally available from LMDC UK Ltd. From time to time products may be out of stock or otherwise unavailable. Certain special gift items are unique and hand crafted and, therefore, available only in small quantities. Should you be interested in those items, please give us a call before ordering to confirm that the product is available. LMDC UK Ltd reserves the right in the event of the unavailability of an item(s) to substitute an item(s) of equal or greater value with the consent of the customer. There is a possibility that the presentation of the gift items may be modified to insure proper delivery and handling. VI. Delivery of Products 6.1. Product Shipping Our sealed parcels are specially prepared by us for shipping. They are tamper-resistant and designed to protect the products being shipped The accuracy of the shipping information you provide is crucial in making sure that the products you request can be delivered properly. This ensures that our customers can enjoy our products for the full extent of their shelf life. LMDC UK Ltd cannot be held responsible for returns caused by incomplete or erroneous delivery instructions After acceptance of your order, we will prepare and forward it to our shipper. All efforts will be made to assure prompt delivery of your order. Although we can assure delivery to the specified location, it is up to you to verify receipt with the delivery service. Failure to identify properly to the shipper problems upon delivery may result in your inability to pursue a claim. Most of our shippers require a signature upon delivery. Once the product is delivered, we cannot be responsible if it is lost or damaged from the environmental conditions in which it is left or that develop after its delivery Should the customer authorise release signature for delivery of a package, LMDC cannot assume responsibility for damage or loss of delivery The logistic centre for the preparation of the orders is at the following address: La Maison du Chocolat - 45 Piccadilly - London - W1J 0DS All orders shipped to the United Kingdom and Rep of Ireland will be prepared and shipped from this centre. Taxes, custom and excise duties are payable by the customer or the consignee upon delivery for exports to countries outside the EU. The list of countries where we ship our products is available upon request. For countries that do not figure on the list La Maison du Chocolat cannot be held responsible for delivery times and the condition in which the chocolates are delivered Shipping charges Deliveries are made Tuesdays to Friday (except Bank Holidays). For your information shipping to most UK locations can be made: Priority Overnight Delivery: 24 hours - Arrival to destination by 5:00 PM. Any order received after 12:00 PM (GMT) will be processed and shipped on the next business day LMDC UK Ltd will not be responsible for delays caused by events beyond its control, including strikes, natural disasters or terrorism. Shipping times may be longer during busy holiday seasons (CHRISTMAS, VALENTINE S DAY, EASTER AND MOTHER S DAY). VII. Transfer of Ownership The transfer of ownership does not take effect until payment in full has been received by us. The transfer of risk of loss or deterioration takes effect when the product is delivered to, and received by, the addressee or its agent. VIII. Complaints 8.1. LMDC UK Ltd prides itself on its high level of products and its service. If you have a criticism or a complaint, please contact us at once. We will try our utmost to meet your expectations but need your help in order to do so. Customers receiving a parcel from us should inspect it upon receipt to make sure it is consistent with the order and that there are no obvious flaws. Damage claims should be clearly recorded, dated and signed on the delivery invoice All claims must be made within 48 hours of product delivery. Claims received by LMDC after longer delays may not be honoured. Claims should be sent to our Customer Service Department, by or post offering proof of delivery of the parcel. The address for claims is as follows: The Customer Service Manager - La Maison du Chocolat 45 Piccadilly - London - W1J 0DS customer@lamaisonduchocolat.co.uk 8.3. All claims must be motivated and accompanied by a written explanation of the problem, as well as the damages occasioned thereby. After an analysis of the situation, LMDC at its own discretion will determine the appropriate remedy, including a refund of payment or a reshipment of product LMDC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMIT, LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE OR OTHER BENEFITS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO A BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR FOR CLAIMS AGAINST YOU BY ANY THIRD PARTY. IX. Returns 9.1. The right to return any item purchased within 7 working days of receiving delivery of your order does not apply to perishable goods such as chocolate. Once the order has been placed, cancellations or changes will not be accepted. However, they could be considered if the order has not yet been prepared. On the other hand once the goods have been passed on to the carrier no cancellation or changes will be accepted and any sums of money paid by the customer will not be refunded. This does not affect your statutory rights Where LMDC accepts a return in the case of an obvious flaw or the nonconformity of the products delivered with an order, LMDC will allow the free replacement of the product or the return of the amount paid by the consumer. By accepting such, the consumer and any other party involved therewith (including the purchaser, where the consumer has received the LMDC product as a gift), agrees to waive any additional claims it may have, including for interest and other payments. X. Right of access and correction Our Privacy Policy Statement Because of our concern with the protection of your private life and information personal to you, LMDC treats with the strictest confidentiality all personal information it receives about you. In connection with your purchases, we will request from you only the information (including name and street and addresses) necessary to fill and follow-up with your order Your Rights You also are encouraged to tell us how we can keep you up-to-date with our product line, especially seasonal specials. We would be happy to communicate with you, and to have you communicate with us, by mail, or telephone. Our mailing address: La Maison du Chocolat 45 Piccadilly - London - W1J 0DS Our address: customer@lamaisonduchocolat.co.uk Telephone: XI. Warranty LMDC guarantees the quality and freshness of its products for three weeks from the time they leave our boutique in London, so long as they are handled and stored as recommended by the materials that accompany each shipment Our products should be stored in a cool and dry place with temperatures of 16-18ºC EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION, LMDC MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO ITS PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES AS TO THE FITNESS OF ITS PRODUCTS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY SUCH ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES HEREBY ARE DISCLAIMED. XII. Governing law All of our transactions shall be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom without regard to its choice of laws provisions. XIII. No Resale When you order products from us, if you are a consumer, you agree that it is for personal use (by you or other individual(s)) and that they will not be resold by you or other individual(s) unless authorised to do so by LMDC UK Ltd. 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21 Our on-line Boutique: London 45 Piccadilly London, W1J 0DS Tel.: +44 (0) Harrods, Knightsbridge London, SW1X 7XL Tel.: +44 (0) Paris 225, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré Paris Tel.: , rue François 1er Paris Tel.: , boulevard de la Madeleine Paris Tel.: , rue de Sèvres Paris Tel.: , avenue Victor Hugo Paris Tel.: Printemps de la Maison, 2nd floor, 64 boulevard Haussmann Paris Tel.: Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli Paris Tel.: Aéroport Roissy Charles De Gaulle Terminal 2 E Tel.: Aéroport Roissy Charles De Gaulle Terminal 2 F Tel.: Aéroport Orly Ouest - Hall 2 (Opening October 2010) Cannes 87/89, rue d Antibes (rue des Gabres) Cannes Tel.: New York 1018 Madison Avenue 78 th Street New York, NY Tel.: Rockefeller Center 49 th Street New York, NY Tel.: Wall Street New York, NY Tel.: Hong Kong Pacific Place, Shop 246, Admiralty, Hong Kong Tel.: Elements, Shop 2040A, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel.: ifc Mall, Shop 1050,Central, Hong Kong Tel.: Prince's Building, Shop 109, Central, Hong Kong Tel.: Tokyo New Kokusai Building, 1F, 3-4-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Tel.: (3201) Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Tel.: (3499) 2168 Matsuya Ginza 1F, 3-6-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo La Maison du Chocolat would like to thank Christine Fleurent, Daniel Czap, and Laurent Rouvrais for their photography illustrating each of La Maison du Chocolat s creations.

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