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The Wittamer & Co shop at 12 Place du Grand Sablon in Brussels
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Delicious chocolates made by Wittamer

Wittamer & Co is a famous chocolate maker from Brussels, Belgium. They are known for their delicious chocolates and pastries.

A Sweet History

Wittamer & Co started way back in 1910. Henri Wittamer and his wife Marie opened a bakery on a street called Place du Grand Sablon. Their son, Henri II, and his wife Yvonne took over the shop later.

In the 1960s, the business went to Henri III and his sister Myriam. Henri III learned how to be a master chocolate maker in Switzerland. This helped the company use new technology to make their chocolates even better. In the 1980s, Wittamer & Co grew bigger. They even opened their first shop in Kobe, Japan! Today, the Wittamer family still runs the company.

Making a Royal Cake

In December 1999, something very special happened. Wittamer & Co was asked to make the wedding cake for Lady Mathilde and Prince Philippe. Prince Philippe later became the King of Belgium. The King himself picked out the cake!

Because their cake was so excellent, Wittamer & Co received a special honor. They became an official supplier to the Belgian Royal Family. This means the royal family trusts them to make high-quality products.

Where to Find Wittamer

The very first Wittamer café is still open at 6 Place du Grand Sablon. There is also a larger shop nearby at 12 Place du Grand Sablon. This bigger shop has an even wider selection of chocolates and Belgian pralines to choose from.

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