Confiserie Thévenin

Formerly the town hall of Tonnerre, the present building was occupied from 1862 by Louis Egendorfer, confectioner, then by the Thévenin family, between 1904 and 1978, whose fame extended beyond our canton, since General de Gaulle, then president, didn't hesitate to stop here to stock up on the sweets he loved so much: palets d'or. The storefront, interior and laboratory have remained unchanged since the early 20th century.

Known primarily for the Thévenin family, the store had been home to several generations of exceptional confectioners. Now as it was at the turn of the 20th century, it plunges visitors into a bygone era, with its glass jars and forgotten smells.

During the 19th century, the municipality of Tonnerre moved its offices to a new building on rue de l'hôtel de ville, and put the old town hall up for sale. The building in question, which had once housed the election and the royal auditorium, was C-shaped and separated from the rue de l'hôpital by a small courtyard. It was apparently sold in lots, and the south wing was occupied from 1862 by Louis Egendorfer, a confectioner. Between 1904 and 1978, the Thévenin family occupied the premises as a chocolate, confectionery and delicatessen.

For over 100 years, artisans within these walls put all their know-how into confectionery, syrups, chocolates and other delicacies destined to delight the people of Tonner. Antoine Thévenin's reputation even extended beyond the local area, as General de Gaulle, then President of France, would not hesitate to stop by to stock up on the sweets he loved so much: palets d'or.