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. When Jeanne de Laval tried it, her face lit up with a smile and she said "Di cali soun! " (This is the taste of tenderness itself! ). After that, the name "calisson" was assigned to the new cake.
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. When Jeanne de Laval tried it, her face lit up with a smile and she said "Di cali soun! " (This is the taste of tenderness itself! ). After that, the name "calisson" was assigned to the new cake.
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