Nougat

The way that most Americans think of nougat is as the textured, sweet, and hidden center of a candy bar like Three Musketeers, but nougat from Provence is a whole different story. It is a dessert that is made with whisked egg, honey or sugar, and chopped nuts (usually almonds or dried fruit) (via Provence Holidays). Depending on how it is cooked, this can be created in either a white or a black form. During the Christmas custom of Le Gros Souper, where 13 dessert delicacies are presented as part of an evening-long supper, the Provençal form of nougat is served.

Even a museum dedicated to nougat exists in Montélimar, and it is housed in the original Arnaud Soubeyran manufacturing building. The store sells traditional items like white and black nougat with lavender honey and almonds from the area. Additionally, almonds, pistachios, candied oranges, and honey are included in the special festive nougat.