Several years ago, Caroline and Didier’s son Thomas embarked on an adventure « Terre et Abeilles (Land and Bees) »: 20 hectares of almond groves and 40 beehives between Rochemaure and Montélimar. This is how it came about …
Montélimar : the Musée du Nougat
A delicious experience in a nougat factory
Discover the world of nougat, at the heart of the oldest factory in Montélimar still in production !
A unique place in Montélimar
Discover the world of nougat, at the heart of the oldest factory in Montélimar still in production !
We wanted to make this museum a unique place in Montélimar. It traces the history of nougat, what is special about Montélimar nougat as well as the story of the Arnaud Soubeyran business.
The visit takes you through the kitchens to savour the delicious atmosphere.
Adults are audio-guided by the voices of Marguerite and Mathieu Soubeyran on a light-hearted, fun stroll, full of anecdotes.
Children have a leaflet to follow a children’s trail with games and riddles to discover the world of nougat.
A journey back in time
Return to the heyday of Montélimar nougat through film clips and photos from the 1950s.
Tasting time !
An amazing experience within the world of bees
An audio adventure through the universe of bees !
Follow life inside a beehive live all year round.
Lots of explanations and illustrations about how a beehive works.
A free sample bag of 3 of our products as you enter the museum
A tasting area at the end of the visit
Detailed information about the 3 products :
Soft Montélimar nougat, nougat de Provence and a calisson
A scrumptious experience !
Visitor info
Opening times : Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 19.00.
Closed Sundays, 25 December and 1 January (for other public holidays : check our website).
Admission 4€ includes a sample bag of 3 products, an audio guide and a leaflet for the children’s trail.
Free admission for Under 16s (optional audio guide and sample bag extra)
Educational tableaux for children.
The museum audio guide tour takes at least one hour.
Group visits : please contact us.
‘Accueil Vélo’ approved venue for cyclists (more info).