“A la plongée” Conical taper candles (traditional candle-making technique)

Their straight, intense flame illuminates tables just as it does altars. Tall and steady, with no smoke or dripping, it evokes those cinematic scenes where the light flickers but never wavers.

Crafted in the heart of the Alpilles by France’s last traditional candle-making workshop, these taper candles carry on a tradition of craftsmanship that dates back to the fifteenth century. Using the technique known as “à la plongée,” the wicks—arranged in a U-shape over wooden frames—are dipped layer by layer into warm wax. From this painstaking process emerges their elegant, conical silhouette, both unique and refined.

Recognized as an Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, the manufactory continues this delicate craft today under the guidance of a master candle-maker. Mineral and vegetable waxes, natural pigments, braided cotton wicks, time, and precision come together to create candles that burn remarkably well, prized by churches and film set decorators alike.

The candles are sold in sets of six in the same color.

When lighting them together, leave at least five centimeters between each candle to ensure they burn properly.

Composition

. Bleached cotton wick from a French EPV-certified company (FILT), purified to ensure a steady flame and controlled combustion.

. Natural pigment.

. Paraffin wax selected for its density and stability, offering a slow, even burn and a perfectly defined structure.