Musée du Macaron

Between craftsmanship, family history and gourmet heritage: a journey to enjoy with all its senses

Immerse yourself in the history of the Montmorillon Macaron and discover the fabulous transformation of Almond into this delicious little cake whose recipe has always been kept secret for five generations at Maison Rannou-Métivier.

The merchants of Montmorillon are making their return... to the macaroon museum!

Montmorillon merchants make their return... to the macaroon museum!

The re-entry of Montmorillon traders, organised by the FAE (Federation of Economic Actors), took place in a friendly and gourmet atmosphere. To mark the occasion, the macaroon museum has...

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How to come

A fun and sensory museum tour

Discover

Approach

emblematic machine tools that participated in the celebrity of the macaroon.

Enter

in the world of the macaroon to approach the secrets of a unique know-how.

Understand

Apprehender

Testing

in a playful way your abilities to challenge our educational tablets.

Apprehender

the utensils of a 19th-century biscuit factory and their evolution over time.

Play

Learn

Discover

the history of Maison Rannou-Métivier, artisans who create gourmet flavours.

Understand

the deep connection between nature and culture, from almond to macaroon.

View

Feeling

Experiment

your knowledge by answering our quizzes disseminated on the course.

Recognize

the subtle scents of our olfactory journey.

To be expected

Let yourself be guided

Follow

the ‘little pastry chef’ during his journey from the almond tree to the manufacturing workshop.

Taste

the real macaroon of Montmorillon.

From almond trees to macaroons, experience an immersive museum experience at the heart of Maison Rannou-Métivier’s know-how and commitments.

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Families & Children

The Macaron Museum offers a fun, sensory and enriching journey. Between games, gourmet discoveries and exciting stories, everyone finds their pleasure. A beautiful experience to share with family, between curiosity, heritage... and sweetness to taste!

The museum course

Accessibility

The Macaron Museum Tourism & Handicap Label. It offers an experience accessible to all, taking into account the specific needs and expectations of visitors with disabilities (physical, sensory, psychic).

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Group visits

The Macaron Museum is always delighted to welcome adult or school groups (from 10 people).

To welcome you in the best conditions, contact us before your visit.

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