Musée de l’Amande et du Macaron

Dive into the history of the Macaroon of Montmorillon and discover the fabulous transformation of the almond into this delicious little cake whose recipe is still kept secret and has been passed on for five generations within the Rannou-Métivier House.

Discover this famous specialty that has made the reputation of Montmorillon since the 17th century! During your visit of about 1h30, you will learn everything about the almond tree and the particularities of this tree with its twisted trunk. You will explore the characteristics of this singular fruit that is the almond.

Finally, you will follow the epic of this macaroon in its tour of France through the centuries and will try to discover its manufacturing secrets well kept by the Rannou-Métivier family!

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