A family adventure in the heart of the Southwest: It all began in 1950, under the sun of Duras, in the Lot-et-Garonne. Over the decades, the passion has transformed. From fruit cultivation to the alchemy of chocolate, three generations have passed down a simple secret: you can't cheat with taste.
Today, Maison Guinguet is the story of a simple balance: keeping the manual touch of our beginnings while imagining the chocolate of tomorrow. HAS Originally, the Guinguet family cultivated the land and its treasures: the Ente plum, which would become the famous Agen prune. It is this peasant root that forges the identity of our house: respect for the raw product and a sense of effort.
Praline, our signature of local connection. What began in our orchards in Duras has become a recognized signature throughout France. Our hazelnuts don't travel across continents; they simply cross the road. This ultra-proximity allows us to control every step: from harvesting to obtaining a homemade praline with a unique texture and taste.
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