Jean Trogneux facts for kids
| Industry | Chocolatier |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1872 |
| Founder | Jean-Baptiste Trogneux |
| Headquarters |
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France
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| Products | Chocolate |
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Jean Trogneux is a famous chocolate and pastry shop in Amiens, France. It is located in the heart of the city, on Place Notre Dame. This special company has been run by the same family, the Trogneux family, for five generations!
They are super well-known for their tasty macarons. They make over two million of these sweet treats every year. Besides their seven shops in Amiens, you can find Jean Trogneux stores in other French cities like Lille, Arras, and Saint-Quentin.
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Discover the Sweet World of Jean Trogneux
Jean Trogneux makes many delicious things. They create wonderful chocolates and their famous macarons d'Amiens. They also offer "douceurs de saison," which means seasonal sweets.
But that's not all! You can also find jams, pâtés, honey, and other special foods from the region. In total, they sell about 800 different products. In 2015 alone, they sold more than two million macarons!
The Famous Macaron d'Amiens
The macaron d'Amiens is what made Jean Trogneux so famous. The original recipe was created by Jean Trogneux himself way back in 1898. It has stayed exactly the same ever since!
They still use the same traditional way of making them. The ingredients are all natural. They include Valencia almonds, sugar, honey, sweet almond oil, bitter almonds, and egg whites. Jean Trogneux has helped make the macaron d'Amiens a very popular local treat.
A Fun Family Connection
The Trogneux family has a cool connection to French history. A family member, Brigitte Trogneux, is married to Emmanuel Macron. He is the President of France.
This led to a fun play on words in the news! People would say, "We already had the macaron of Amiens. Now we also have the Macron of Amiens!" It's a clever way to link the famous pastry to the President's last name.
Meet the Family Behind the Sweets
The Jean Trogneux business is still run by the family. Today, Jean-Alexandre Trogneux is in charge. He is the nephew of Brigitte Trogneux. He is the fifth generation of the family to lead the company.
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The first generation of the Trogneux family in 1872
