Historisch centrum in Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

Snoepje Napoleon / Napoleon Candy

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 12, 2023

1. Snoepje Napoleon / Napoleon Candy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1912 werd hier, door bakker Louis Janssen, het wereldbekend snoepje Napoleon uitgevonden.

In 1912, baker Louis Janssen created here the world-famous candy Napoleon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 51° 13.18′ N, 4° 23.886′ E. Marker is in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest (Flanders). It is in Historisch centrum. Marker is at the intersection of Hoogstraat and Vlasmarkt, on the right when traveling south on Hoogstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hoogstraat 40, Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest 2000, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ernest van Dyck (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Antoon van Dijck (about 150 meters away); Ruihuis (about 150 meters away); Het Steen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vleeshuis / Das Fleischhaus / La Halle des Bouchers / Butchers’ Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sint-Annagodshuis / Saint Anne Almshouse (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk / St. Charles Borromeo Church

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(approx. half a kilometer away); Albrecht Duerer (1471-1528) (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antwerpen.

Also see . . . From Antwerp to Breskens - our story (Napoleon).

Excerpt: Louis Janssens was the owner of “sugar bakery” In De Gouden Bol. Louis came up with a new candy at the time, which soon became a success. The delicacy was well received by the people of Antwerp and deserved a name. When a friendly chocolatier boasted about his new praline which he called Caesar during a casual drink, Louis shouted: “Then I will call my candy Napoleon”. Little is heard from Caesar. From Napoleon all the more! Over the years, ‘In De Gouden Bol’ by baker Janssens has become increasingly popular.

(Submitted on May 13, 2023.)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 12, 2023

2. Snoepje Napoleon / Napoleon Candy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.