Founded in 1643, during the reign of vibrant French King Louis XIV, Cire Trudon is the oldest Candlemaker in the world. Throughout the 17th century, the manufacturer became the Royal Wax Manufacturer and official supplier in the French court, and was a special favorite of Napoléon Bonaparte. Cire Trudon received a Gold Medal during the 1889 Universal Exhibit, as well as many other awards for the quality of its candles and wax.
