The best confectioners Vaucluse

Heir to a know-how for 4 generations, Serge Clavel is the ambassador of berlingot and candied fruit in Carpentras. The fruits are true works of art that give a sumptuous opulence to the Table des Treize Desserts of Provencal Christmas. Serge has also developed the pastry section. His shop windows are real temptations, everything is made on the spot of course. We love the fabulous homemade fruit jellies made with seasonal products. In summer, the home-made ice creams are a delight for young and old, 40 flavors!

For over 25 years, the Silvain family's nougaterie has been making confections that sublimate fruit, almonds and honey. All three are produced in-house. Their boutique is fragrant, and they invite you to share a few steps in the production process in their workshop area. You'll find a wide range of traditional confections (black or white nougat, apricot-figue-pistachio nougat or black olive nougat), honeys, jams, quince paste and praline-coated almonds.

White and black nougat are the jewels of the production of this sign, but you will also find old-fashioned macaroons, calissons, spreads, old-fashioned marshmallows, chocolate-covered almonds. During the summer, you will not be able to resist the artisanal ice creams with lavender, calisson, nougat. The store has preserved its period setting, with a small museum of kitchen utensils (18th-19th century), including roasting objects, candy boxes, old butter churns, not forgetting the huge pestle to grind almonds.

For a gourmet break in La Tour d'Aigues, head for Amande Olive & Chocolat, where you can choose between chocolates, fruit jellies and handmade confectionery. Elisabeth works with passion directly from her workshop in the belly of the village, using ingredients carefully selected for their origin and quality, such as almonds from Provence and hazelnuts from the South West to make her delicious creations. Don't miss her handcrafted marshmallows made without egg whites, from fruit purées.