The French town of Montélimar is particularly known for the production of which confectionary?

Nougat de Montélimar is a confection speciality produced in Montélimar in the department of Drôme in southeastern France. It is the second-largest town in the department after Valence.

The Nougat de Montélimar is composed of almonds, honey, and a light mousse of egg whites. The latter lightens the dough and gives it the traditional whitish color of the Nougat. Traditionally, nougat was baked at home, not by skilled nougat makers (in French nougatiers).

In 1701, when they were coming back from Spain on horseback, Louis, Duke of Bourgogne, and Charles, Duke of Berry stopped in Montélimar. The inhabitants offered them one quintal of Nougat (equivalent to 95 lbs). The sweet's reputation spread from this point.

The success of Montélimar nougat is mainly due to Montélimar’s mayor, Emile Loubet, who was later elected President of France (1899–1906). During this period, he undertook a huge campaign promoting the nougat. He offered nougats to all crowned royalty in France, as well as to foreign Presidents coming to the Élysée Palace. Through these efforts, the reputation of nougat became international.