Paris

**Paris** (パリ, *Pari*?) is a major port in Chocolatier 2: Secret Ingredients. It houses the third factory in the game, and is a location for many different quests.

## Information

Paris in the 1920s, also known as the "Roaring Twenties" or the "Années folles" in French, was a time of great cultural, social, and artistic upheaval. The city was still recovering from the devastation of World War I, which had left many buildings in ruins and the population traumatized. However, the 1920s were also a time of great optimism and creative energy, as Paris became a hub for artists, writers, musicians, and intellectuals from around the world.

One of the defining features of Paris in the 1920s was the vibrant cultural scene. The city was home to many famous writers, including Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, who were part of the "Lost Generation" of expatriate artists and writers who had fled America after the war. These writers were drawn to Paris for its intellectual freedom, avant-garde art scene, and bohemian lifestyle. The city was also a center for jazz music, and many African American musicians, such as Josephine Baker, found success performing in Paris.

Paris in the 1920s was also a time of great social change. Women gained new freedoms, such as the right to vote and the ability to work outside the home. The fashion industry flourished, as Parisian designers like Coco Chanel revolutionized women's clothing with new styles such as the "flapper" dress. The city was also a center for LGBT culture, and many gay and lesbian writers and artists found a community in Paris.

Despite the cultural vibrancy of Paris in the 1920s, the city also faced economic and political challenges. The war had left France deeply in debt, and many working-class Parisians struggled to make ends meet. The rise of fascism and the looming threat of another war also cast a shadow over the city's future.

## Buildings

There are **7** different buildings in Paris:

* **Marche Superior:** Translating to 'Superior Market' from French, this market is managed by Angélique Durand. The player can purchase ingredients that go into making chocolates at this shop. Furthermore, French Cognac is exclusively found here.
* **Le Petit Confectionier:** Translating to "The Little Confectioner" from French, this chocolate shop is managed by Marjolaine Calvados. The player can sell their chocolates here.
* **Fabriquer de Chocolat:** Translating to "Make of Chocolate" from French. This factory is managed by Indian-originated woman Kala Janakiraman. The player must use $500,000 to purchase the factory.
* **Moulin Rouge:** Translating to Red Mill from French. A windmill house where Hernán Velázquez lives, having moved from Trinidad to Paris. Other characters can also be contacted here.
* **Eiffel Tower:** The famous Eiffel Tower. Besides other characters, Yves Lagasse can be contacted here.
* **Notre Dame:** The famous Notre Dame cathedral. It translates to 'Our Lady' from French. Émile Fournier can be found here, besides other characters.
* **Café de Fleur:** A café located opposite of the market. François Moreau, a local barista, can be found here alongside other characters.

## Gallery

The scenery of Paris, with appropriately-labelled buildings.