• photo-prestatairePhoto credit: Julien's Factory

Presentation

In Bourg-Argental, in the heart of the Pilat Regional Natural Park, you'll find the La Fabrique de Julien confectionery shop. Push open the door and BAM!

It's an explosion of colors: shelves crammed full of old-fashioned delights; lollipops, hard candies, marshmallows, fruit jellies, chocolates.

The hardest part? Resisting the tastings.

If the sweet smell still doesn't make your mouth water, let yourself be guided behind the scenes of this confectionery factory.
Behind these walls lies a secret world, where indulgence becomes magical.

Between childhood memories and sensory experiences, visitors are invited to explore the world of confectionery/chocolate making.

Behind large windows, the manufacturing workshops come alive before your eyes: precise gestures, carefully selected raw materials, manufacturing secrets revealed.

A magical, interactive and generously indulgent experience, where every visitor leaves with stars in their eyes… and a sweet taste in their memory.

To come Line L17 "Annonay-St Etienne" Stop "Rond-point Piscine"

Pet Friendly : no

Other details

Group visits are by appointment only!

Sustainable tourism

For many years, we have been working to showcase and preserve the expertise of traditional confectionery manufacturing from yesteryear. A true Proust's madeleine for the region's gourmets, the factory has now seen several generations of visitors. Now mature, the confectionery and chocolate factory employs loyal and dedicated staff.

Tips and Suggestions

Age: 4 years and up Recommended duration: 1 hour Visit plus: Enjoy the demonstration during school holidays. Schedules are available on our website and on our answering machine.

Headshot

La Fabrique de Julien, awarded the title of Master Artisan, lets you discover the making of its candies, caramels, chocolates and spreads through a fun and gourmet tour.

Comfort and amenities

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Booking required
  • Shop
  • Permanent animator
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Guided tours
  • Online Shop
  • Click & Collect
  • Accessible by stroller

Equipment

  • Coach parking
  • Parking
  • Toilet

Activities

  • Product tasting
  • Animation

Accessibility

  • Adapted benefits for mental impairment
  • Access for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • Reserved place for people with reduced mobility
  • hard coating
  • Walkway on one level
  • Clear traffic area
  • Accessible entrance
  • Furniture/Reception desk suitable for wheelchair users
  • WC + grab bar + circulation space
  • Site, building fully accessible
  • Possibility to drop someone off in front of the site
  • Customer service includes the welcome of people with disabilities.

Languages

  • English
  • French

Documentation available in:

  • German
  • English
  • French

Rates / opening

Fee

Free.
Group rate from 30 people.

Family rate (2 adults + 2 children): €25
Reduced rates for students, college students, unemployed people and people with disabilities: €6.75.

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Bank / credit card

Opening

From 20/01 to 13/05/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Exceptional closure on Easter Monday.
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 14:00 p.m. to 19:00 p.m.
Demonstrations during the February school holidays, Monday to Friday at 15pm, 15:30pm and 16pm. No further visits are possible until May 13, 2026.

From 14/05 to 31/12/2026 every day.
Exceptional closures on Whit Monday and December 25th.
Monday, from 10am to 13pm and from 14pm to 18pm. Please note that last entry for visits is at 11:30am and 16:30pm.
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Please note that the last entry for the visit is at 11:30am and 17:30pm.
Sundays and public holidays from 10am to 13pm and from 14pm to 18pm (last entry for visits at 11:30am and 16:30pm).

Groups

Groups accepted : from 30 to 60 people

Average visit duration for groups : 1h

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