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Trudon's History
Trudon's History
Trudon's History

CANDLEMAKER SINCE 1643

TRUDON'S HISTORY

Trudon's History
Trudon's History

DISCOVER THE HISTORY

Over 380 Years of History

Trudon's rich history dates back to 1643. Join us as we delve into the captivating narrative of this esteemed brand.

Trudon's History

1643

Saint Honoré

Claude Trudon becomes the proprietor of a shop situated on Rue Saint Honoré in Paris. Here, he introduces an array of offerings, including spices and wax candles, setting the stage for the brand's enduring legacy.

Trudon's History

1702

Manufacture

Michel Brice Péan de Saint Gilles founds the manufacture for the whitening of waxes and the manufacturing of candles in the town of Antony, south of Paris.

Trudon's History

1719

Royal Supplier

Elevated to the status of royal supplier, Trudon becomes the sole candlemaker ever to hold this prestigious title.

Trudon's History

1737

Growth

As the heir to Trudon, Jérôme Trudon purchases the Royal Wax Manufacture in Antony. Under his stewardship, the manufacturer revitalizes and refines the art of producing pristine white beeswax. Trudon adopts the motto "Deo Regique Laborant," meaning "They work for God and the King," with "they" referring to the bees.

Trudon's History

1811

Royal Candles

The manufacture supplies the Imperial court of France.

Trudon's History

1889

World Exhibition

The Carrière brothers, successors to the Trudon family's legacy and renowned for their expertise, are awarded a gold medal for the innovative advancements they have introduced with their candles.

Trudon's History

2007

Scented Stories

At the crossroad between knowhow and History, the Trudon candles are born.

Trudon's History

2017

Perfumes

Creation of five first Trudon perfumes.

Trudon's History

2018

Protect the Bees

Trudon launches it's bee conservancy program in collaboration with the Orne Dark Bee Conservancy and the Perche regional Nature Park.