Brémond Fils, a story since 1830
It was in 1830 that Maison Brémond set up its delicatessen on the mythical Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence. The city is then the commercial capital of the almond. The address quickly becomes essential and people come from afar to discover and taste a selection of authentic local products in this counter.
Archive from 1920
This House, formerly specialized in almonds, is undoubtedly the oldest factory of Calissons d’Aix and Pralines.
It was also renowned for its olive oils from Provence and around the Mediterranean, its old Italian vinegars, candied fruits, jams, nougats, calissons, not to mention its black truffles, which were already table gems in the 19th century.
This House, formerly specialized in almonds, is undoubtedly the oldest factory of Calissons d’Aix and Pralines.
It was also renowned for its olive oils from Provence and around the Mediterranean, its old Italian vinegars, candied fruits, jams, nougats, calissons, not to mention its black truffles, which were already table gems in the 19th century.
A recipe for calissons unchanged since 1830!
The recipe for Maison Bremond calissons has remained the same since 1830: a mixture of candied melons and crushed almonds from Provence, placed on a sheet of unleavened bread and covered with a thin layer of royal icing.
Discover our box of 16 calissons from Aix-en-Provence and offer them for tea, coffee or simply to welcome your guests looking for Provençal authenticity!
The recipe for Maison Bremond calissons has remained the same since 1830: a mixture of candied melons and crushed almonds from Provence, placed on a sheet of unleavened bread and covered with a thin layer of royal icing.
Discover our box of 16 calissons from Aix-en-Provence and offer them for tea, coffee or simply to welcome your guests looking for Provençal authenticity!
TRADITION: BLESSING THE CALISSONS, “Venite Ad Calicem”
Unknown in Aix before 1348, the terrible scourge of the plague regularly ravaged the population of Aix over the centuries, as everywhere else. One of the most terrible was that of 1629. The magistrates of the City nevertheless took the most severe precautions and even had the inhabitants sequestered in their houses.
We then placed, at each street corner, niches decorated with statues of the Virgin, so that from their homes, the faithful could pray. The niches still exist.
On January 20, 1630, the assessor Martelly, at the head of the notables and the people, attends the high mass and vows to celebrate each year, an office of thanksgiving dedicated to the Virgin of the Seds, holy patroness of the City of Aix. This event was to leave its mark and, until the Revolution, every September 1, the bells of the City rang to remind you of Martelly.
Despite the measures taken, the evil worsened; the Parliament of Provence and the frightened magistrates, left the City. There remained soon only the Provost of the Mimata Chapter, Consul Borilli and the assessor Martelly.
It was during one of these services that the famous Calissons d’Aix, a sort of blessed bread, were distributed.
Program of the ceremony which takes place every 1st Sunday of September
This year, celebrate the blessing of the calissons alongside us: on September 1st, the 29th edition of this
celebration. The calisson will once again be in the spotlight and distributed to the general public present, for a day, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
AU PROGRAM
10:15 a.m.: Sunday high mass in Saint-Sauveur Cathedral with renewal of the Martelly vow (1630)
11:45 a.m.: From the cathedral, formation of the parade to reach the Cours Mirabeau with the Virgin of Calissons
3:10 p.m.: Blessing of the calissons of Aix in the presence of Mgr Christian Delarbre, Archbishop of Aix and Arles.
Meet us all day on the Cours Mirabeau where our teams are waiting for you to taste our calissons but also the pralines made at 16 ter, rue d’Ialie in Aix, as well as biscuits from the shop at 23 rue Bedarride.
This year, celebrate the blessing of the calissons alongside us: on September 1st, the 29th edition of this
celebration. The calisson will once again be in the spotlight and distributed to the general public present, for a day, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
AU PROGRAM
10:15 a.m.: Sunday high mass in Saint-Sauveur Cathedral with renewal of the Martelly vow (1630)
11:45 a.m.: From the cathedral, formation of the parade to reach the Cours Mirabeau with the Virgin of Calissons
3:10 p.m.: Blessing of the calissons of Aix in the presence of Mgr Christian Delarbre, Archbishop of Aix and Arles.
Meet us all day on the Cours Mirabeau where our teams are waiting for you to taste our calissons but also the pralines made at 16 ter, rue d’Ialie in Aix, as well as biscuits from the shop at 23 rue Bedarride.