About Le Caramel

It all started in 2007 when Christen and Vincent Kugener met Daniel Palix, one of the best French caramel makers. M. Palix, nearing retirement, wanted to pass on his proprietary recipes to the next generation of entrepreneurs who would carefully continue his legacy. As luck would have it, the newly married duo were invited to travel around France for a year with M. Palix learning how to manufacture and sell traditional French caramel. It all started in 2007 when Christen and Vincent Kugener met Daniel Palix, one of the best French caramel makers. M. Palix, nearing retirement, wanted to pass on his proprietary recipes to the next generation of entrepreneurs who would carefully continue his legacy. As luck would have it, the newly married duo were invitied to travel around France for a year with M. Palix learning how to manufacture and sell traditional French caramel. Having enjoyed many summers in sunny southern California with her family, Christen and Vincent moved to the U.S in 2008 where they set up a caramel factory in east county San Diego. Now incredibly happy to call America's Finest City their home, they have grown from a one product business-authentic French sea salt caramel candies-to a large manufacturing boutique with award-winning products.Read their story