The Haribo Candy Museum sits beside the Haribo factory just outside Uzès, about four kilometers south of the historic center. It opened in 1996 and follows the company from its founder, Hans Riegel Sr., to his son Hans Riegel Jr., who invented the gummy bear. The exhibits cover candy making, decades of advertising and the local industry, since Uzès was an important licorice producer. Films, interactive displays and tastings fill the route, and tokens given at entry work the candy machines at the end. A large shop sells Haribo by the kilo.
The company and the town
The museum is attached to the Haribo factory in Uzès and has been open since 1996. It tells the story of the company through its founder, Hans Riegel Sr., and his son Hans Riegel Jr., the inventor of the gummy bear.
The local angle comes from licorice. Uzès was an important producer, and part of the display covers the history of the town's candy industry before it turns to Haribo itself.
What the visit covers
The route combines exhibits on the history of the brand, the ingredients and the candy-making process with a look at how sweets have been advertised over the years. There are films, interactive stations and a few areas set up for photographs, including an immersive presentation built around the brand's characters.
Every visitor receives sweets and tokens on arrival. The tokens are spent at the candy machines at the end of the route, which children tend to enjoy most. A separate children's workshop is also run, with its own fee.
The process is explained but not shown. The factory next door is not part of the tour, so adults who expect to watch sweets being made may find the displays lighter than they hoped. The museum is aimed at families, and the tone is playful.
The shop and what is nearby
The shop is the other main reason people come. It is larger than a typical Haribo store, and you can buy by the kilo, which is a small attraction in itself. Packs come in small and large sizes. Not every flavor mix is stocked.
In summer, the Candy Land park next to the museum adds activities for families. Back toward Uzès, the Atelier du Café roasts and grinds coffee on the premises in the traditional way. The National Stud Farm of Uzès is a different kind of outing in the same area.
Getting there
The museum is on Chemin du Moulin de Bargeton, near the Pont des Charrettes, about four kilometers from the old center of Uzès. A rental car or a taxi is the usual way to reach it.
The site has free parking, easy access for campervans and electric charging points. The entrance, restrooms and parking are wheelchair accessible. There is a restaurant on site, and the museum is open every day.
FAQ
Is there an entry fee at the Haribo Candy Museum?
Yes, the museum charges admission. Booking tickets in advance is recommended, and the museum website shows the current price.
How long does a visit take?
Plan on one to two hours. The museum route can be done in under an hour, and the shop and the children's workshop add time.
Can you see sweets being made?
No. The museum explains the manufacturing process through exhibits, but you do not see production or the adjoining factory.
Is the Haribo museum good for children?
Yes. It has colorful interactive displays, films, a children's workshop, tastings and candy machines to use tokens on.
How far is it from the center of Uzès?
About four kilometers south of the historic center. You will need a car or a taxi. Parking on site is free.
