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INNOVATIVE NEW TASTES 2019 GODIVA continues to build its worldwide presence and footprint through expansion into new and wonderful creations, innovative new tastes, and plans to launch 2,000 GODIVA cafés around the world.

SPREAD ALL OVER THE WORLD 2016

ROYAL WEDDING 1999 Specially created to mark the wedding of Belgium’s Crown Prince Philippe to Princess Mathilde, the eternally delicious Truffe Mathilde and Truffe Philippe have stood the test of time. Complex and rich in flavour, these evocative coffee truffles…

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION 1972 From humble beginnings in the streets of Brussels, GODIVA boutiques soon opened in the world’s most sought-after shopping destinations – from the glittering boulevards of Paris to New York City’s Fifth Avenue and the acclaimed Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi…

ROYAL WARRANT 1968 In 1968, Godiva was appointed an official chocolatier to the Royal Court of Belgium. A great honour to receive, the prestigious Royal Warrant established Godiva’s role as an ambassador to its home country and a purveyor of…

TRUFFE ORIGINALE 1946 In 1946, Pierre Draps Jr. perfected his Truffe Originale master piece, an intense dark chocolate mousse in fine dark chocolate, rolled in pure cocoa powder. This piece is not only iconic for Godiva but for the entire…

FIRST GODIVA STORE 1945 In what can only be described as the perfect setting, GODIVA opened its first boutique in the picturesque hometown of founder Pierre Draps Snr, Brussels, Belgium.

SIGNATURE LAIT 1939 In a trademark showcase of style and innovation, Pierre Draps Snr. created the Signature Lait chocolate for the film premiere ofGone With The Wind– meticulously handmade to match actress Scarlett O’Hara’s iconic hat.

BELGIUM, 1926 Intrepid chocolatier Pierre Draps Snr. began perfecting the delicate art of pralines from his confectionery workshop in Brussels. Born into the world of chocolate, Pierre’s sons, Joseph, Francois and Pierre Jnr. honed their skills alongside their father. They…

THE LEGEND OF LADY GODIVA 11TH CENTURY As English legend tells it, the fearless Lady Godiva protested her husband’s taxation of Coventry’s townspeople by riding her horse through the streets with only her flowing locks covering her modesty. Centuries later,…