The Val Roubion nougat factory: The secrets of the best nougat in the world

For three generations, the Montilian house Val Roubion has perpetuated exceptional know-how in the artisanal production of its nougat near the banks of the Roubion. This nougat factory is the epitome of a business whose origins are closely linked to the history of Montélimar nougat.

Always managed by passionate gourmets in search of excellence, Maison Val Roubion prepares its nougats according to well-kept recipes but which owe their finesse and singularity both to traditional manufacturing techniques and to the methodical choice of the raw materials used.

To better understand the simplest thing is to listen to the founders, true poets of Provence: "Maison Val Roubion has an artisanal vocation with an absolute priority: to protect the unparalleled quality of our appellation of origin and to preserve at all costs the human dimension of our nougat factory. Our artisanal rigor, the qualification of our employees allow us total mastery of the workings of manufacturing from upstream to downstream, from the freshness of the raw and untreated products, to the rectilinear sculpture of the produced. We square and refine the pieces of nougat with the meticulous art of a cabinetmaker. The almonds are specially sorted for their flavor, their prettiness, their assembly, the lavender honey is chosen for its flowery aroma, the seeds of pistachio are distilled in small quantities, the light crimping of Dutch wafers and the exact setting of the tender dough under the influence of the Provençal mistral, complete the gourmet alchemy of Maison Val Roubion nougat."

They will not fail to remind you that the factory is located in Montélimar in Drôme Provençale not far from the confluence of the Roubion and the Jabron and will add: "slow flow of honey, melting of snow white, almond scree, the nougat takes its source...".

The city of Montélimar is the international capital of nougat, let's be chauvinistic, the nougat of Montélimar is the best nougat in the world!

What if the best nougat in Montélimar took its source at 3 Avenue d'Aygu in Montélimar? Maison Val Roubion nougat, the best nougat in the world? Noises from the corridors, words whispered between initiates?

It is a notorious fact which is an open secret but well supported by the plebiscite of the house's products and the ritual of passing through the factory outlet by generations of gourmands from all over the world. This is why the major industrialists in the profession envy this small company, this small artisanal nougat factory with its concern for quality, authenticity, loyalty to its terroir, with this perfection constantly sought in the manufacturing and the care taken in the packaging of its products .

Over the years, a special relationship has been forged with suppliers and producers, whether for almonds, pistachios, honey or even vanilla pods. Several generations of peasants, operators, farmers, growers and beekeepers are an integral part of the history of this house.

It's time to discover real nougat by visiting us and tasting the different kinds:

Soft white nougats; Montélimar nougat which meets the specifications of the appellation, you will find it with 28% blanched almonds, 2% pistachio and 25% all-flower honey.

The nougat "cuite des Adhémar"; which is a recipe specific to Maison Val Roubion with whole natural roasted almonds and a harmonious dosage between almonds, sugar and all-flower honey.

Provence nougat; which is a hymn to Provence! Launched a long time ago in homage to Napoleon's visit to the Relais de l'Empereur, a post office next to the Montélimar factory. Here the emphasis is on almonds and lavender honey.

Black nougat; Ah Val Roubion black nougat! It's a story ! All of Provence between your fingers, your taste buds, the childhood memories that arise... come and bite into this Provence dessert!

Hard nougat; real know-how, gourmet connoisseurs, the eternal question: hard nougat or soft nougat?

Nougat heart chocolates; an incomparable work from Maison Val Roubion with a nougat heart delicately wrapped in Belgian chocolate, you will find several variations such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate but undoubtedly the orange milk chocolate is a success of the house .

Little secret for gourmets, on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. you can taste the products of Maison Val Roubion with other local products and pairings with wines, coffees and teas selected by the owners. To not miss any events, do not hesitate to follow us on social networks, to be informed of the calendar.

Don’t hesitate to sink your teeth into life or Maison Val Roubion nougats!!!

Contact and reservations: nougat-valroubion.com or via our section.