Berlingots – hard candies

The berlingot of Carpentras originated in Provençal confectioners’ workshops, and its history is closely linked to that of candied fruits. Originally, these small, tetrahedron-shaped sweets were made using the precious syrups left over from the candying process, which were rich in sugar and fruit aromas. Rather than waste these syrups, confectioners transformed them into hard sweets. Carpentras, once home to many confectioners, made this speciality its pride.

This tradition is upheld by the Confectioner of Carpentras, with whom Maison Lilamand has worked closely for three generations. It is a long-standing partnership, much like those we maintain with our beekeeper in Saint-Rémy and our nougat maker — artisans who share our commitment to quality and respect for traditional craftsmanship. These berlingots are produced using traditional methods involving cooked sugar, glucose syrup and flavourings, which give each sweet its distinctive colour and aroma.

For Confiserie Lilamand, offering Carpentras berlingots is a natural extension of our craft. We have been candying fruit since 1866 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and the berlingot is closely related to our craft — it is born from the same copper pans, syrups and gestures. Including a jar of berlingots in our range pays tribute to the shared heritage of these two Provençal confectionery specialities with the same historical roots.

Colourful and striped, these berlingots are crisp before slowly melting in the mouth and gradually releasing their fruity flavours. They can be enjoyed at any time of day and appeal equally to children and lovers of traditional confectionery. A cheerful, timeless sweet with deep Provençal roots.
180 g jar.