Our history….
1935 :
Marguerite SIMONIN founds Au Cornet d’Amour in the Moulleau district in Arcachon.
Success is immediate.
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1985 :
Olivier de Labarre and his wife buy Au Cornet d’Amour with one aim : maintain its reputation.
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1992 :
Opening of a second shop in the centre of Arcachon, close to the Casino.
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1996 :
Opening of a third shop in Andernos.
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2000 :
Opening of a shop in the centre of Toulouse
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2001 :
Construction of a new workshop in La Teste to modernise production equipment and meet new sanitary requirements (HACCP method).
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2004 :
Opening of a fifth shop in Cap Ferret.
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2006 :
Opening of a sixth shop, Avenue Gambetta in Arcachon.
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2007 :
For administrative reasons (brand name already registered before 1985, in northern France),
Au Cornet d’Amour becomes Ô Sorbet d’Amour. Only the name changes.
Products, expertise and workforce remain the same.
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2009 :
Ô Sorbet d’Amour changes its visual identity. We assert our identity and creativity…
A new image to better reflect our mindset… delicacy and refinement.
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2010 :
Opening of a shop in Bordeaux, Place du Parlement.
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2015 :
Pascal Hamon buys Ô Sorbet d’Amour from Olivier de Labarre, the brand celebrates its 80th birthday.
An intention to continue hand-made production, using exactly the same techniques, is the priority. Opening of 2 shops in Bordeaux: the first at 14 Place Gambetta and the second in Promenade Sainte Catherine.
Opening of a dessert shop at Mérignac Ché Moi.
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2016 :
On February fifth, Pascal Hamon announces the listing of Ô Sorbet d’Amour on the open market. June, opening of a new shop in Lacanau Océan. Shops in Bayonne (Ikea) and in Portugal will be opening soon.