My name is Isabella

A graduate with a Master's in Business and Entrepreneurship, I built my career in finance — a world where rigor and attention to detail are second nature. But my true education came from my parents, career restaurateurs, who passed on something essential to me: a taste for the real thing.

A born food lover, I've always had a weakness for dried fruit — dried citrus, chocolate-coated fruit, those simple little treats you nibble without guilt. But also for the way a well-dried fruit can elevate a cocktail, dress a plate, or turn a simple table setting into something elegant. Except in France, I could never find what I was looking for.

Everything changed on my honeymoon in Crete, in 2021. There, a simple piece of dried fruit — sun-drenched, intense, unadorned — reminded me what fruit can be when you respect it. Back home, I searched for that feeling again. In vain.

That's when I looked up at what I already had close at hand: our Drôme, its orchards, its generous land, at the heart of Provence. And The Originea was born.

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The idea

Back to basics

The idea for The Originea was born from a simple observation: fruit is often processed, sweetened, standardized — whereas in its raw state it already possesses a natural richness and elegance.

We wanted to give fruit back its place, its time, its identity. Based in the Drôme Valley, Provence, in the heart of Southern France, The Originea creates artisanal dehydrated fruits that celebrate the region's exceptional produce.

The selection

Slowly, at low temperature

It all begins with a rigorous selection process, with particular attention paid to fruit from the Drôme region — a sunny and generous territory, ideal for cultivating produce of character and exceptional quality. Each piece of fruit is then hand-sliced, then slowly dehydrated at low temperature, using an artisanal process that above all respects the raw ingredient.

At The Originea, nothing is added. No sugars — No additives — No preservatives — No shortcuts.

Collection Soleil d'Agrumes agrumes séchés artisanaux de Méditerranée — The Originea

The inspiration

From snack to cocktail, to the table

Our collection includes dried citrus fruits — lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits and clementines — as well as dehydrated seasonal fruits, signature botanical blends and natural home fragrances inspired by the Provençal landscape.

Our dried fruit cocktail garnishes have become a must-have for bartenders, mixology enthusiasts and food lovers across Europe — a natural and elegant alternative to artificial decorations.

Coffret cadeau The Originea ouvert avec deux sachets de tranches d'oranges et d'oranges sanguines deshydratees noues d'un ruban satin creme sur papier de soie

The standard

Made in Provence. Delivered throughout Europe.

Our approach lies at the crossroads of two worlds: the warmth of Provence and contemporary standards. A discreet, sincere premium experience, far from ostentation, close to the land.

The Originea speaks to those who like to understand what they consume, who appreciate detail, and who know that true luxury often lies in simplicity well done.

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The evolution

Working with fruit, we discovered another language: that of celebration. Our dried citrus was already dressing tables, cocktails, the moments that matter. So we took the approach further — towards weddings, events, the moment you want to make unforgettable.

Today, The Originea also creates biodegradable confetti made from real petals, decorations and personalised touches — names, dates, messages — for weddings and events. The same standards, the same hand, the same respect for the natural. Nothing plastic, nothing thrown away without conscience: only beauty that returns to the earth.

Table de mariage décorée de pétales d'hortensia blanc et lavande séchés — runner floral Provence | The Originea

The confetti

Real petals, 100% biodegradable

Our confetti is made from real dried petals — hydrangea, rose, Provence lavender — harvested and prepared with the same care as our fruit. A natural, elegant alternative to plastic, designed for the big day.

They dress the aisle, the couple's send-off, the dance floor — then return to the earth, leaving no trace.

Coffret cornets confettis mariage rubans ivoire avec carte de personnalisation prénoms et date — The Originea

Personalisation

Every detail, in your name

Names, dates, messages: we create bespoke touches that make an event something unique. Personalised cones, tags, table decorations — each piece tells your story.

The same craftsmanship, the same attention to detail, now in the service of your most beautiful moments.

Marque-Places Agrumes Séchés Mariage — Set Table Décoration Naturelle Personnalisée The Originea

The stationery

Place cards & guest cards, handmade

Our place cards and guest cards are real dried Provence citrus, on which we print — on quality paper, with professional care — the name of each of your guests, your date, your message.

Each piece is prepared by hand in our workshop, tied with a ribbon in one of eight shades. A natural, poetic way to set the table: at once decoration, place card, gift and keepsake. As each fruit is unique, no two cards are ever quite alike.

Weddings & events
Marque-place original en orange séchée avec nom calligraphié à la main pour décoration de table

The memory

A name, a place, a memory

Each card features a guest's first name, carefully calligraphed on a dried Provence citrus slice, tied with a ribbon from a choice of eight colors. It indicates the place at the table, perfumes the setting, and can be kept long after the celebration.

A single item that decorates, guides, and preserves: simultaneously a place card, a gift, and a natural keepsake of your most beautiful day.