Aix-en-Provence: Le Roy René - 'The Secret of the Calisson' Guided Tour
Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille
The Calisson reveals all its secrets... In addition to the guided tour of the Calisson Museum, watch a demonstration of how calissons are shaped!
Highlights
- Learn all about the gastronomic emblem of Aix-en-Provence
- Sample freshly baked calissons, shaped right in front of you
- Discover a century-old, committed company
Description
From a family history to a committed company. Since 1920, the Confiserie du Roy René has stood the test of time by preserving its expertise and the purity of its craft.
On this guided tour, learn all about the Calisson d'Aix, from the selection of ingredients to the production of this iconic delicacy.
Finish your tour by watching a batch of calissons being made in real time, using a 100% artisanal method.
Guided tour in French + food tasting + shaping demonstration
Includes
- Approximately 45-minute guided tour with a guide
- Calisson tasting
- Demonstration of calisson shaping (ca. 30 min.)
Excludes
- Personal purchases in the shop
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a guided tour at Le Roy René in Marseille that explores the history and production of the Calisson d'Aix, a traditional confection from Aix-en-Provence.
The tour takes place at the Confiserie du Roy René in Marseille.
The tour is open to anyone interested in learning about and tasting the Calisson d'Aix in Marseille.
The duration may vary, so it is best to check the website for current tour lengths.
Yes, visitors sample freshly baked calissons that are shaped live during the tour.
Yes, guests watch an artisanal, real-time production of calissons on the guided tour.
Check the website for up-to-date opening hours and tour availability.
The Confiserie du Roy René preserves a century-old family tradition focused on artisanal calisson production since 1920.
Yes, visitors typically have the opportunity to purchase calissons after the guided tour.
The tour explains each step from selecting ingredients to creating the calissons using traditional, artisanal methods.
