At L'Olivier, it's a family story that is told over several generations. Its founders, Amand Darbonne and Eugène Popelin, cultivate the same love of nature and an infinite curiosity for the extraordinary aromatic richness of plants. Both do not hesitate to explore the world in search of new aromatic plants to inspire a cuisine bursting with flavors.

In 1822, in the Marais district. Eugène Popelin, pharmacist, had one idea in mind when he founded A L'Olivier: to introduce Parisians to the benefits of olive oil, still little known at the time. A L'Olivier quickly acquired a solid reputation for its exceptional selection of quality oils and was rewarded at the Universal Exhibitions of 1867 and 1882.

In 1887, Amand Darbonne settled in Milly-la-Forêt, a region renowned for the cultivation of medicinal plants since the 12th century. A farmer at heart but also a pioneer and visionary, he lays the foundations of an exemplary human, agricultural and industrial adventure. The Darégal group was born. His passion for aromatic plants will be passed down from generation to generation.