Trudon

WhereNormandy, France

WhatHand-poured candles

Claude Trudon star... Claude Trudon started selling spices and candles at Rue Saint Honoré in 1643. Now, the world’s oldest candlemaker produces candles in Normandy using Tuscan glass vessels, woven cotton wicks and the 'Deo Regique Laborant' emblem, meaning 'the bees work for God and the King'. Their partnership with Orne Dark Bee Conservatory reinforces their values for conservation and good beekeeping practices.

Claude Trudon started selling spices and candles at Rue Saint Honoré in 1643. Now, the world’s oldest candlemaker produces candles in Normandy using Tuscan glass vessels, woven cotton wicks and the 'Deo Regique Laborant' emblem, meaning 'the bees work f Claude Trudon started selling spices and candles at Rue Saint Honoré in 1643. Now, the world’s oldest candlemaker produces candles in Normandy using Tuscan glass vessels, woven cotton wicks and the 'Deo Regique Laborant' emblem, meaning 'the bees work for God and the King'. Their partnership with Orne Dark Bee Conservatory reinforces their values for conservation and good beekeeping practices.