A legacy of
expertise and traditions
The story behind the famous Pão de Ló of Margaride began many years ago, at the beginning of the 18th century, in the parish of Margaride, in Felgueiras. Clara Maria was the first confectioner to make this already secular pastry. After her death, it was Antónia Filix who took up the mantle of continuing the artisan manufacture of Pão de Ló, which was later passed on to Leonor Rosa da Silva.
With over fifty years of expertise and craft techniques, Leonor Rosa da Silva managed to popularize her Margaride Pão de Ló, whose designation is now well known in Portugal and beyond.
Fábrica de Margaride (Margaride’s factory) is the most ancient manufacturer of the famous Margaride Pão de Ló.
Fábrica de Margaride (Margaride’s factory) is the most ancient manufacturer of the famous Margaride Pão de Ló.
Its prestige as a unique house in the manufacture of traditional Portuguese sweets, granted it, on December 5 th , 1888, the recognition of “Supplier of the Royal and Ducal House of Bragança" and, later, on April 22nd , 1893, "Supplier of the Portuguese Royal House". By virtue of this endorsement, the heraldry of the House symbolizes the Portuguese royal weapons and the House of Bragança, which are still visible today on the façade and inside the Factory.
Leonor Rosa da Silva died on July 9th , 1898, leaving no descendants. To this day, the House upholds and values the craft legacy inherited by previous generations, preserving the family and collective memory associated with Margaride's sweets.
Leonor Rosa da Silva died on July 9th , 1898, leaving no descendants. To this day, the House upholds and values the craft legacy inherited by previous generations, preserving the family and collective memory associated with Margaride's sweets.