This is the true story of a craftsman chocolate maker, whose legendary name has become a symbol of luxury and prestige the world over.
Praliné, a mixture of finely grounded almonds or hazelnuts and caramelized sugar, was first invented in Belgium. In 1926, Pierre Draps Senior created his first praliné chocolates, or pralines, in the small atelier of his Brussels home. Soon, the entire family including the four children helped their parents produce, finish, package and deliver their elegant chocolates, which were sold in the smartest department stores in Brussels.
The family choose the evocative name “Godiva” being inspired by the passion, boldness and generosity of Lady Godiva from the old English legend.
After their parents passed away, the children Pierre, Joseph, Francois and Yvonne though still young, rose to the challenge and kept the family business going strong. Joseph Draps moved the business out of the home atelier and