The Pralus house
Our history
A family and gourmet saga
The Pralus house was born in Roanne, where Auguste Pralus opened a pastry shop in 1948. His creativity combined with the quality of the products he worked on earned him immediate success. In 1955, he created the famous Praluline® , a pink praline brioche which quickly became the city's specialty. It was that same year that he obtained the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France pastry and chocolatier. Taking over the family business, his son François created the chocolate factory and developed a network of boutiques where his range of chocolates as well as Praluline®, made before the eyes of customers by the pastry chefs, were distributed.
Our historyThere is a real typicity depending on the origin of the bean, the terroir and the know-how of the planter. As with great wines, we can speak of cocoa vintages.
EXPERTISE
Everything is made in Roanne and I am proud of it,” explains François Pralus, who works with exceptional raw materials from South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean.
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“A well-buttered brioche, with a good dose of homemade pralines”
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Pink pralines, dried fruits coated in chocolate or candies, bites to enjoy without moderation!
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The permaculture garden
A single site for employees
Business project initiated in 2017 by Hugo Pralus, the permaculture garden is intended to be both a green lung reclaimed from an industrial wasteland, a meeting and sharing place for employees, but also an educational tool.
The garden
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in 1948
Auguste and Noëlie Pralus create their pastry shop in Roanne
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in 1955
Auguste Pralus wins the title of Best Pastry Worker in France.
The same year, he invented Praluline.
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in 1988
François Pralus takes over the family business.
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in 2000
François Pralus creates the Chocolate Manufacture in Roanne.
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in 2003
François Pralus launches the Pyramid of the Tropics
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in 2004
François Pralus creates his Plantation in Madagascar.
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in 2005
François Pralus invents the Barre Infernale.
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in 2007
Opening of the first store in Paris.
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in 2016
Hugo Pralus joins the family business.
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in 2017
Creation of the permaculture garden in Roanne.
And creation with Vincent Ferniot of Carré de Café®.
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December 25, 2023
Noélie Pralus celebrates her 104th birthday!
IT’S HAPPENING AT PRALUS...
Pralus ice creams and sorbets are now available in 750ml tubs
For summer 2026, Maison Pralus is evolving its range of ice creams and sorbets with a new 750 ml tub, more generous and designed for sharing. Rediscover your iconic flavors, made with carefully sel...
Two new stores: Beaune and Chalon-sur-Saône
Maison Pralus continues its development in Burgundy with the opening of two new boutiques in Beaune and Chalon-sur-Saône. Two new locations where you can discover the Praluline®, chocolates, and ot...
New Infernal Bar: 'La Croustillante'
Discover the new Pralus Barre Infernale: La Croustillante The Pralus Barre Infernale collection welcomes a new creation: La Croustillante. With this new addition, Pralus has crafted a chocolate ba...
