What Biscuiterie Gavottes® does

Biscuiterie Gavottes® is the commercial name of LMT Biscuiteries, a privately-held SAS incorporated in Saint-Malo, France, operating as a subsidiary of the LOC MARIA BISCUITS group. Founded in 1886 with the invention of the Crêpe Dentelle in Quimper by Marie-Catherine Cornic, the company manufactures and sells traditional Breton biscuits and confectionery under three wholly-owned sub-brands: Gavottes (the flagship Crêpe Dentelle range, including sweet, chocolate-coated, filled and savory variants), Traou Mad (Palets and Galettes de Pont-Aven, plus other regional specialties), and Mademoiselle de Margaux (premium chocolates and confectionery). Production is concentrated in Breton facilities at Lanvallay (headquarters and Usine Gavottes) and Dinan (Rochers Gavottes and Traou Mad manufacturing), using French-sourced ingredients (butter, sugar, eggs, flour) under EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) certification for artisanal excellence.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce through gavottes.fr with delivery across France and 11 European countries, company-owned physical boutiques for each sub-brand, and mass-market distribution through supermarkets and hypermarkets (GMS). Product revenue is generated one-time at unit-level pricing ranging from approximately €2.50 for single packs to €28.95 for gift assortments and €19.50 for bulk 1.25kg formats; promotional cycles, seasonal events (e.g., Braderie de Printemps in Dinan), and artist collaborations (notably the 2026 Riad Sattouf limited edition) drive demand. Secondary channels include a dedicated schools and associations fundraising program. The company holds registered trademarks across its brand portfolio and was awarded Meilleure Nouveauté 2026 for the Rochers Croustillants product.

Name

Biscuiterie Gavottes®

Legal name

LMT Biscuiteries

Website

https://biscuiterie-loc-maria.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LMT Biscuiteries (operating as Biscuiterie Gavottes®) is a heritage French artisanal biscuit manufacturer, a subsidiary of LOC MARIA BISCUITS, producing Crêpes Dentelle and Breton specialties under the Gavottes, Traou Mad, and Mademoiselle de Margaux brands for consumers across France and 11 European countries via DTC e-commerce, boutiques, and mass retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Breton Biscuits

NAICS

Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing (31181), Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing (311821), Baked Goods Retailers (445291), Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans (311351)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Cookies & Crackers (2052), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Crackers & Savory Biscuits Manufacturing (AFAKAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bread & Pastry Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAC), Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB)

Keywords

• Breton biscuits
• Crêpe Dentelle
• Artisanal biscuit manufacturing
• Confectionery products
• Gift box biscuits

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanvallay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Revenue generated through direct sales of biscuit and confectionery products to consumers via e-commerce website and physical retail boutiques. Product categories include Crêpes Dentelle (sweet and savory), Palets and Galettes de Pont-Aven, chocolates, spreads, and gift boxes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biscuiterie Gavottes® manufactures and sells traditional Breton biscuits, most notably the signature Crêpe Dentelle — a thin rolled crepe baked to a crispy texture since 1886. The portfolio spans sweet and savory Crêpes Dentelle variants, Traou Mad Palets and Galettes de Pont-Aven, Mademoiselle de Margaux premium chocolates, spreads, and curated gift boxes. Production is conducted in Breton facilities using French-sourced ingredients and EPV-certified artisanal methods.

Product overview

Biscuiterie Gavottes® is a heritage Breton biscuit manufacturer operating three distinct brands: Gavottes (its core brand specializing in the iconic thin crispy Crêpe Dentelle Breton biscuit), Traou Mad (focused on traditional Pont-Aven biscuits like Palets and Galettes), and Mademoiselle de Margaux (premium chocolate products). The product portfolio centers on Crêpes Dentelle in multiple varieties (Authentique pur beurre, chocolate-coated, flavored, and savory/filled versions), complemented by Traou Mad's traditional Breton butter biscuits, chocolates, confectionery, and gift box collections. The company also offers spreads containing Crêpe Dentelle pieces and a 2026 award-winning innovation—the Rochers Croustillants. Products are available across various sizes from individual portions to bulk formats, and in themed gift packaging including limited-edition collaborations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crêpes Dentelle Authentique Gavottes Signature thin Breton crepe biscuit, rolled and baked to a delicate crispy texture, made with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour from French origin. The flagship 125g product is sold at €2.55.
• Crêpes Dentelle au Chocolat au Lait Authentic Crêpes Dentelle coated with milk chocolate, combining the crispy Breton crepe texture with smooth milk chocolate in a 100g pack at €2.55.
• Crêpes Dentelle au Chocolat Noir Authentic Crêpes Dentelle coated with dark chocolate, offering an intense chocolate experience with the signature crispy Breton crepe, 100g pack at €2.55.
• Crêpes Dentelle Cœur Cacao Noisette Crêpes Dentelle filled with a cocoa-hazelnut center featuring Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa and hazelnuts in a 95g format.
• Crêpes Dentelle Apéritives (savoury fillings) Savory Crêpes Dentelle filled with gourmet preparations including Bacon, Roquefort, Cheddar, Boursin, Coppa, Sarrasin, and Pesto flavors in 80–110g packs at €2.50–€2.95, designed for aperitif occasions.
• Palets de Pont-Aven® Traditional Breton butter biscuits from Pont-Aven under the Traou Mad brand, featuring a rich butter flavor and crumbly texture in an 800g pack.
• Galettes de Pont-Aven® Flat Breton butter biscuits from Pont-Aven under the Traou Mad brand, made from traditional recipes in a 600g pack.
• Rochers Croustillants au Chocolat et Crêpe Dentelle Crunchy chocolate clusters made with Crêpe Dentelle pieces coated in chocolate, awarded Meilleure Nouveauté 2026 by Produit en Bretagne (jury of 170 consumers and professionals). 95g pack.
• Pâte à Tartiner Cacao Noisette aux éclats de Crêpe Dentelle Chocolate-hazelnut spread containing Crêpe Dentelle pieces, combining the brand's signature biscuit with a spreading format in a 350g jar.
• Chocolats & Confiseries Chocolate products including Sarments du Médoc and Guinettes, plus assorted confectionery items.
• Coffrets Cadeaux (Gift Boxes) Curated gift box assortments of Crêpes Dentelle, Palets, and Galettes in decorative packaging for gifting occasions, priced from €3.45 to €28.95.
• Esther x Gavottes (limited edition with Riad Sattouf) Limited edition gift boxes featuring the Esther character from Riad Sattouf's 'Les Cahiers d'Esther' comic series as brand ambassador, including 'Esther à la Mer' and 'Esther à la Campagne' varieties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Meilleure Nouveauté 2026 (Best New Product 2026) awarded to Rochers Gavottes by 170 consumers and professionals

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Riad SattoufflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Collaboration with acclaimed author-illustrator Riad Sattouf (famous for 'Les Cahiers d'Esther' comic series) to create limited edition Gavottes gift boxes featuring Esther as brand ambassador. Two special edition boxes were released: 'Esther à la Mer' (Crêpes Dentelle au chocolat au lait) and 'Esther à la campagne' (Authentique Crêpe Dentelle). An exclusive launch event with book signing was held at Breizh Café Montorgueil in Paris.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Belin (Mondelez): Iconic French cracker brand under Mondelez, directly comparable to Gavottes' savory Crêpes Dentelle Apéritives range. Both target the French apéritif/snack occasion with thin crispy biscuit formats sold through supermarkets.
• Biscuits Fossier: Heritage French biscuit maker (founded 1756) famous for Biscuits Roses de Reims. Directly comparable to Gavottes/Traou Mad on heritage positioning, regional French specialty branding, gift-box culture, and own-brand retail boutiques.
• La Mère Poulard: French heritage biscuit and butter cookie brand with strong souvenir/tourism positioning in Brittany and Normandy. Closely comparable to Gavottes on regional heritage narrative, butter-forward recipes, and gift-box retail focus.
• St Michel Biscuits: French family-owned biscuit manufacturer specializing in galettes, madeleines, and traditional French biscuit formats. Comparable to Gavottes/Traou Mad on heritage positioning, Breton/French artisanal identity, and supermarket distribution.
• Poilâne: Iconic French artisan baker with international boutique presence. Comparable to Gavottes on heritage brand equity, premium positioning, traditional French craftsmanship storytelling, and DTC + boutique retail distribution model.
• LU (General Biscuits / Mondelez): France's largest biscuit manufacturer (now part of Mondelez) and Gavottes' most direct mass-market competitor. Both compete in the French biscuit aisle with sweet biscuits, crackers, and snack formats; LU's Petit Déjeuner, Pépito, and Granola ranges overlap with Gavottes' sweet Crêpes Dentelle variants.
• Michel et Augustin: French premium artisanal cookie and biscuit brand sold in supermarkets and own boutiques. Directly comparable to Gavottes on premium positioning, French-sourced ingredients narrative, playful packaging, and D2C + retail + supermarket omnichannel strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Bahlsen: Germany's largest biscuit manufacturer with broad European distribution. Comparable to Gavottes as a continental European packaged biscuit incumbent offering chocolate-coated and filled biscuits, though operating at significantly greater scale and broader geographic scope.
• Walkers Shortbread: Heritage UK shortbread brand with multi-generational brand equity and export-led international distribution. Comparable to Gavottes on heritage positioning (founded 1898), traditional shortbread/butter biscuit recipes, and gifting/collectible packaging strategy.
• Kambly: Switzerland's leading premium biscuit brand (founded 1910), specializing in thin crispy biscuits (such as Brambini) that closely mirror Gavottes' Crêpes Dentelle format. Comparable on premium European positioning, thin-crispy biscuit category leadership, and gift-box heritage.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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