Briault of Guérande to present two new caramels at the Made in France salon
Former pastry chef Sébastien Briault, one of two artisans representing Loire-Atlantique, will show his gourmet caramels at the salon on 12–15 November 2026.
Sébastien Briault, founder of the Briault house, will present gourmet caramels made in Guérande (Loire-Atlantique) at the Made in France Expo salon, actu.fr reports. actu.fr
actu.fractu.frOpen source ↗ The salon takes place at porte de Versailles from 12 to 15 November 2026 and brings together 1,000 exhibitors every year. Briault is one of two artisans representing the Loire-Atlantique department.
Selection and background
Briault lives in Saint-André-des-Eaux. He was spotted at a salon of products from the Guérande peninsula in Nantes in 2025 and then selected by the CMA, the Chamber of Trades and Crafts of France. Two artisans per department exhibit in the salon's village of trades and artisans of France.
A former pastry chef, he founded his company three years ago. He first conceived a pastry project for events, but Covid forced him to rethink his plans. He then began testing caramel creations and launched his business around them.
Range and new products
Briault is known at the markets of the peninsula and at Christmas markets. He makes caramels in 10 flavours, with fruit, and works the caramel so that it pairs with both sweet and savoury dishes. actu.fr
actu.fractu.frOpen source ↗ At the salon he will present two new creations, including a coffee caramel developed with a roaster from Challans (Vendée).
According to Briault, the salon draws 110,000 visitors over four days, and he expects it to bring him visibility and contacts.
