In principle, calissons can be bought anywhere in Aix. We were at the Calissons du Roy Renе patisserie at Rue Gaston de Saporta, 13. A wonderful place and just a paradise for the sweet tooth! So what are these same calissons (calisson)? This is a traditional Provencal sweet, 75% of which is made in the city of Aix-en-Provence. The composition of the delicacy includes almonds, candied fruits and a layer of sugar icing. It tastes like marzipan and has the shape of a woman's eyes. According to legend, the royal chef Chitse decided to make an unusual cake for the sad wife of the King René e.→