The Last Apple Sugar Manufacturers
In the heart of the old town of Rouen, in the 16th century, a few visionary apothecaries had the idea of combining cane sugar with apples, which were widely available in Normandy. Thus, apple sugar was born.
Indeed, at that time, the city of a hundred bell towers saw treasures transit through its port.
Among them, cane sugar came from distant lands but also, the city was blessed by the production of apples.
In the past, in the form of lozenges, they were used to combat sore throats. Today, in the form of a stick, apple sugar is a living heritage, preserved thanks to the work of our confectioners, in the only workshop that still produces it in Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville.
An iconic confectionery, made in a historic location
Our confectionery is nestled within the old Gresland establishments, witnesses of a bygone era. Built in 1866 in the surrounding countryside, this factory, once dedicated to the manufacture of cotton thread candle wicks, has evolved over time. The majestic 50-metre chimney, emblem of the decline of small factories, is now listed as a historic monument, recalling the rise and fall of the textile industry in the Cailly valley. Within these walls steeped in history, our confectionery perpetuates centuries-old know-how, preserving the culinary heritage of the region. Imbued with this unique atmosphere, our workshop now produces delicious apple sugar, recalling the ingenuity and perseverance of the artisans of yesteryear. In this setting steeped in history, each candy becomes the fruit of a preserved tradition, thus perpetuating the soul of our beautiful Normandy.
