Shopping in Aix En Provence
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Roy René
Aix's sweetest treat since King René's wedding banquet in 1473 is the marzipan-like local speciality, calisson, a small, diamond-shaped chewy delicacy comprising 40% ground almonds and 60% fruit syrup, wrapped in a communion wafer and glazed with white icing sugar. When the Great Plague came into town in 1630, calissons supposedly staved off the disease. Traditional calissonniers still make the sweets, including Roy René, which also runs guided tours at its out-of-town factory/museum.
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Jacquèmes
Pick up gourmet goodies at Jacquèmes, a fantastic épicerie (grocery) that sells cheese, cold meats, sausages and 500 types of whisky.
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Place aux Huiles
Place aux Huiles, sells varieties of olive oils, and also dispenses chocolates, coffees and teas, and culinary advice.
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Produce Market
Each morning, tables display olives, lavender, honey, melons and other sun-kissed products.
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Paradox Librairie Internationale
Dublin-style shop paradoxically stocking foreign books and groceries.
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Confisserie Léonard Parli
Aix’s sweetest treat since King René’s wedding banquet in 1473 is the marzipan-like local speciality, calisson d’Aix, a small, diamond-shaped, chewy delicacy made on a wafer base with ground almonds and fruit syrup, glazed with icing sugar. Traditional calissonniers like Confisserie Léonard Parli still make them. This confisserie also offers free guided tours at its onsite factory; call ahead for details.
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