"Have You Heard of 'Calisson,' the Baked Treat Created by a King of Southern France to Bring a Smile to His Princess?"

Introducing the Sweet of Happiness ♡

Do you know the sweet called "Calisson"??

A diamond-shaped pastry that has been passed down in the Provence region of southern France.

Made by baking a mixture of almonds and candied fruits with orange blossom water and topping it with royal icing, it is a very delicate and sweet treat.

It is also characterized by its soft, chewy texture.

This Calisson is also famous for being called the "Sweet of Happiness"*

Because it is a sweet made by a king for the smile of a princess*

There is a wonderful story behind why it is called the "Sweet of Happiness."

In the 1400s, in France, the royal René d'Anjou (Rene I) was to marry a princess named Jeanne.

Jeanne was said to be a princess who rarely smiled.

So, René ordered a confectioner to create this Calisson to make the princess smile at their wedding!

It is said that the princess smiled at the delicate taste of the Calisson*

Additionally, it became known as the "Sweet of Happiness" due to its similarity in sound to the word "calin," which means gentle kiss, and

its appearance resembling a chalice (calyx).

Isn’t it wonderful? ♡

In southern France, it is often made for celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, and Christmas.

It might be a good gift too*

This romantic origin and the good meaning of Calisson make it perfect as a wedding favor or a small gift.

Many people might not know about it or have never tasted it, so it is likely to be appreciated.

Calissons are sold in various shops in France, but a well-known place that manufactures Calissons in Japan is "La maison JOUVAUD."*

They have stores in Hiroo, Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kyoto.

They also sell online, so be sure to order some♩

➡ Here is the Rakuten product page*

I’m curious about the Sweet of Happiness, Calisson*

A traditional sweet of happiness called Calisson was made by a king who wished to see the smile of a princess in southern France.

It’s perfect as a souvenir, a wedding favor, or a gift♡