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Local speciality: Calissons
Almond treats make perfect Christmas gift
Almond in both shape and taste, with a refined hint of candied melon to compliment the nuttiness, calissons are topped with icing to provide the ultimate festive treat for yourself or a foodie friend. Traditionally made in Aix-en Provence (with origins in medieval Italy), these dainty treats are like marzipan that has attended finishing school: sweet and elegant.