A LA DECOUVERTE DE L'ATELIER : Visite guidée du musée & atelier de fabrication

Since 1670, the recipe for the sablé – the famous pure-butter biscuit – has been passed down from generation to generation in Sablé-sur-Sarthe. A showcase for the cultural and gastronomic heritage of the Sarthe Valley, the iconic Biscuiterie La Sablésienne is a family-run, artisan bakery that carries on this time-honoured tradition thanks to the quality of its ingredients, skilfully crafted by its master pastry chefs. In the heart of the Sarthe, the Biscuiterie La Sablésienne invites you to discover the history of the Petit Sablé, from Ancient Egypt to the present day, including its arrival at the French court with the Marquise de Sablé. The guides will reveal all the secrets of the production process during a tour of the workshop: the shaping, baking and sorting stages that go into making the biscuits. A film about the history of La Sablésienne will be shown, followed by a tasting of our biscuits. You can also visit the shop to stock up at manufacturer’s prices. A minimum of 5 participants is required for the tour to go ahead. Otherwise, the tour may be cancelled. For hygiene reasons, pets are not permitted on our premises.