n 1932, the young pâtissier Maurice Corné decided to go into business as a chocolatier, setting up shop in Brussels’ Rue Montagne aux Herbes Potagères. It was an inspired move, which met with immediate success. His business took off and very soon he had a 30-strong team working for him, counting among his loyal customers some of the great celebrities of the day. Maurice Chevalier never missed an opportunity to indulge at “Mr Corné’s place” when passing through Brussels.
Corné Port-Royal was first known as “Corné” after its owner Maurice Corné. However, in the wake of his dazzling success as a chocolatier the rest of his family had started to get ideas. Seeing his success, his brothers and sisters also duly took up making pralines. To distinguish himself from them, the chocolatier decided to add a regal touch to his name, and thus Corné Port-Royal was born.
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