The Harry Potter candy are easy to find in France, both online and at a few brick-and-mortar stores. The star product remains the Bertie Crochue's Surprise Candies, manufactured under license by Jelly Belly since 2000.
Here's where to find them and what to put in your shopping cart.
What exactly are Harry Potter candies?
Candy Harry Potter feature the legendary candies from the wizarding world of Poudlard. You probably remember the scene from the train trip in the first movie, where Harry and Ron Weasley stock up on treats from the candy cart.
The absolute stars are the Bertie Crochue's Surprise Candies the Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans). Officially manufactured by Jelly Belly under license Warner Bros, the concept is simple—and a little risky: each candy hides either a good or a very bad taste.
Side delicious flavors, you might come across:
- Cherry, blueberry, apple
- Lemon, banana, watermelon
- Cotton candy, cinnamon, tutti frutti
Side unpleasant surprises, get ready for some deliberately disgusting flavors: booger, earwax, soap, earthworms, rotten eggs, grass, or the famous vomit. That's the whole point of the game.
The lineup also includes the Chocogrenouille, a milk chocolate frog to add to the shopping cart for fans of wizards.
In France, how can I buy Harry Potter candy?
You no longer need to go to London to try these magical treats. They’re now easy to find in France, both online and in a few brick-and-mortar stores.
At American online grocery stores
This is the easiest way to see all the available products. Several stores that specialize in American products, such as Pops America Where My Little America, offer authentic, licensed candy. The advantage: a wide selection all in one place.
There you can see the Jelly Belly Beans in stock, the Bertie Crochue's Surprise Candies and the Chocogrenouille, and add everything to your cart in a single order.
On major platforms like Amazon
Amazon is still a sure bet for candy Jelly Belly in stock quickly. There you'll find the Jelly Belly Beans Official figures in pouches or collector's boxes. Usually includes between 10 and 20 € Depending on the seller and the format. Be sure to check availability before adding to your cart, as models change frequently.
At Harry Potter specialty stores
Several French stores specializing in the wizarding world sell these magical treats alongside wands, figurines, and accessories. There, you can browse products organized by theme and add to your cart the sweets Bertie Botts to host a wine-tasting challenge with friends. Check the in-store inventory before you go, since these items aren't always available.
What should you put in your shopping cart?
To help you find your way around, here are the must-see spots:
- Bertie Crochue's Surprise Candies (Jelly Belly Beans) : the wizards' signature product, with its delicious—or deliberately awful—flavors. Be sure to add this to your cart first.
- Chocogrenouille : A milk chocolate frog, available in-store or online. Check availability before adding to your cart.
- Homemade Sweets (Gryffondor, Serpentard, Serdaigle, Poufsouffle) : Subject to in-store availability.
Before checking out, compare prices and shipping costs. Prices can vary significantly from one store to another for the same bag of Jelly Belly Beans.
And if you want to extend the magical experience of the wizards, test your knowledge of the saga with our Harry Potter quiz.
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