Votive Candles and Regular Candles

 The technique dates back to the 15th century.

The factory was founded in the mid-19th century in the heart of the Alpilles. The White Fathers made candles there for the Church.

In 2009, a fire devastated the historic workshops that had been run by the Chabrier family for over a century.

France's last traditional candle-making workshop was on the verge of closing, but it was then bought by the owners of a famous Provençal fashion house.

Having been reestablished, the company—recognized as a “Living Heritage Enterprise”—is now led by Cathy, a master candlemaker with decades of experience at the company. She brings both wit and passion to her work.

Layer by layer, taper candles and other candles are still made using the “ladle” or “dip” method.

Ingredients: mineral and vegetable waxes, mineral pigments, braided cotton (for the wick), time, and precision.

The work is delicate, time-consuming, and requires patience. It takes many years of training.

In return? Exceptional burn time, custom diameters, and a controlled flame with the perfect glow.

The film industry knows what it’s doing: producers and set designers are familiar with the location, just as they are with cathedrals and churches.

It's a matter of time…