The confectionery conservatory Sugar in all its forms

If you loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, you’re going to love the Conservatoire de la confiserie, in Amboise. Nougats, calissons, pralines, berlingots, caramels, dragées, pastilles… a magician with sugar, Nicolas Viollet has created a kingdom of gourmandise on the banks of the Loire.

Discover the Conservatoire de la confiserie, a real treat!

At 16, while others were dreaming of scooters, Nicolas chose a calisson machine! His passion for confectionery has been passed down through the generations of his family. Today, he invites you to discover his treasure trove in Amboise: a fascinating museum containing almost 2,000 items, including machines weighing over two tonnes! These include a rolling machine dating from 1910, used to shape lollipops, a sugar cooker, a sugared almond turbine, and many other marvels.

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A sweet show, exceptional expertise

Watch spellbinding demonstrations as the confectioners passionately demonstrate their art before your very eyes. You’ll be captivated by their precise movements, using local products such as honey to create delights that will awaken all your senses. The sweet smell wafting through the air is sure to ignite the spark of indulgence in your eyes.

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Around the Conservatoire de la Confiserie

Practical workshops

The Conservatoire de la Confiserie in Amboise also offers hands-on workshops where you can become part of this sweet experience. Take part in candy-making workshops, learning the secrets of master confectioners and creating your own sweets to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to delve even deeper into the art of confectionery and tantalise your taste buds in a playful way. It’s a great way to combine discovery and indulgence!

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In a nutshell on the Conservatoire de la Confiserie in Amboise

Interactive confectionery workshops

Learn how to make your own sweets, guided by expert confectioners.

Tasting of fresh sweets

Enjoy your sweets while they’re still warm, just after they’ve been prepared.

Shop for sweet delights

Take your sweet creations and other specialities home with you.

The best is yet to come!

After this sensory immersion, let yourself be tempted by the tasting of warm sweets, a pure moment of happiness. And why not extend the experience by taking a few sweet treats home with you? You’ll find everything you need in the Conservatoire shop.