Trudon

TRUDON — Founded 1643

Imagine the flex of being the Royal Wax Manufacturer.

Now it may not be that awe-inspiring today, but when the world (and France in particular) was lit by candlelight, Trudon, the world’s oldest candlemaker held that revered distinction. Still, it was a humble beginning.

Claude Trudon opened a storefront in 1643 on rue Saint Honoré in Paris where he sold spices and candles…