The Frenchman’s Corner

(1) The Frenchman’s corner is a little trip to Europe without the airfare. They offer the finest selection of tea, coffee, and European goods, but the real gem of this store is the chocolate. It’s the best chocolate you will ever allow to melt in your mouth. The chocolate is not made with any of the waxes or preservatives that most American chocolate has. (2) You will never meet anyone as charming and affectionately abrupt as Marc Ast. He’s not always there, but if you get the chance to meet him; you will understand that he why I say he makes the Frenchman’s corner come alive. Oh,(3) the gelato! Nothing like it. Yum, yum, yum. My husband buys me a box of Neuhaus chocolates every Valentine’s day and it’s the best gift ever. I hope he continues that tradition always. This store is my favorite stop in all of Culpeper!

This store is a wonderful find. They went beyond what was expected. They shipped my Neuhans chocolates fast from VA to Nevada and there communicate is speed of light. The selection of chocolates is outstanding. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you for making my world a better place.

I love visiting the Frenchman’s Corner.
They’re a cool little family-​run shop right in the middle of historic Culpeper that sells everything from high-​quality kitchen tools & gadgets to the hard-​to-​find (and scrumptious) Neuhaus chocolates. I personally enjoy their selection of teas, locally roasted coffees and ice cream. One of the things I noticed after visiting for a few years now, is that they’re way ahead of the curve when it comes to the brands they sell, which are always synonymous with quality. For instance, they were selling Nespresso machines years before you could find them anywhere else. They also sell Staub cookware and Shun knives, which tend to be brands of choice to many professional chefs. You can tell that they are a store for true kitchen enthusiasts, and the owner, Marc, along with his helpful staff reinforce this impression.
If you are passing through Culpeper, your visit wouldn’t be complete without stopping by Frenchman’s Corner, browsing all the unique products they carry and buying some Neuhaus chocolates for the road.

Staff is very friendly & helpful. They sell Chesapeake Bay Co items which are hard to find in this area. They also offer cooking classes that you can attend.

Just have to add to the praises of this shop. Every time I stop by I manage to leave with something new to try out, if I wasn’t already treated to samples in the store. Have spent plenty of time just chatting with Jeffrey on the new beer, wine, and cheese selections, and his knowledge on all three is always remarkable.
Varied and interesting selection for beer, though I could use a little more local selection. Not the case on the wine side which has the local scene covered, as well as favorites from everywhere else.
The front of the store is packed with everything else you might want for the cook in your family, though my target is usually right to the back where the beer, cheese, and wine is displayed in an open, friendly environment!
A must stop by if visiting, a must weekly stop if you are a local!

A MUST for the Valentine’s Day couple. And also for those who want to celebrate their love of being single on Valentine’s Day. ANY special occasion will do to treat yourself to these decadent and ARTFUL creations. BONUS: the gourmet cheese bar in the back.
Although the price can add up when you peruse the glass shelves of confections to sample just one of everything, but if you can save up for a special event to treat yourself — — this is the place to go.
Please check it out — — - we don’t want this treasure taken away because of the economy.

This place used to be just a tiny rather dark little wine shop with just a few other complementary items tossed in for good measure.
Hubby & I popped in a couple of weekends ago, & all we could say was WOW! They’ve tripled the space, made everything light & airy, & have expanded their offerings. Besides the wines, artisinal beers, cooking implements & accessories, lovely imported cheese counter (with some artisinal sausages), crackers, sauces/​bruschetta toppings, & tri-​colored pastas, their centerpiece is a large 3-​sided glass counter dedicated to the delicate jewel-​like artistry of Belgian Neuhaus chocolates — many of which look far too pretty to eat. These are available both prepackaged & by the pound (wherein you can make individual selections from the case).
On the day we visited (right before Halloween), they were giving out samples of various «pumpkin» & other autumnal-​themed ales, & the lovely woman manning the cheese counter had plenty of customers. She LOVES «talking cheese», & is more than willing to open any cheese package for sampling. (A terrific byproduct of this is that many of the pricey wrapped cheeses end up in small portions — just perfect when you may want to purchase several selections but don’t want to buy large pieces.)
We signed up to be on their e-​mailing list. Apparently they are also now offering wine & cheese tasting seminars/​evenings, & are planning on expanding their offerings even further. They also opened up a 2^nd store last month down in Fredericksburg, VA.
Needless to say, we left with a nice selection of cheese & some artisinal crackers to enjoy later that evening. Everything was delicious, & this shop is now definitely on our «to go» list when we need some gourmet pampering.

I can’t believe no one has reviewed this place yet. My favorite part about Culpeper (or maybe tied with the farmers market). They have gourmet cheeses, chocolates, and beer/​wine. And the staff is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly helpful, and have even been known to open a bottle of newly acquired beer for a tasting. I can’t say enough good things about this place.