Take a visit to the place where they make Provence's most famous confectionery - Calissons
Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.
Calissons are lozenge shaped and made from a fruit paste with a melon flavour, topped with royal icing.
Videos, display cases, sights and smells will tantalise your taste buds on a visit here and you can also make your own batch of sweets at the end of your visit.
The museum is open year round, Monday to Saturday: 09:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 18:30.
Guided tours - Without reservation - limited numbers of people Monday to Saturday 10:30 to 14:30
Guided tours and Confectioner talk Every Wednesday at 14:30
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