Gourmet Saint-Nicolas

Gourmet
Saint-Nicolas

Cinnamon, star anise, honey, orange: in the shops, restaurants and homes of Lorraine, the delicious aroma of the famous gingerbread marks the return of Saint Nicholas! Starting in November, before the big event, the first of the gingerbread honouring the saint begin to decorate the bakery windows. Gingerbread is constantly being reinvented here, with surprising new shapes, ingredients or labels, to the delight of all ages.

Maison des Sœurs Macarons

In Nancy, La Maison des Sœurs Macarons and its famous pastry chef Nicolas Génot prepare delicious, traditional and hand-decorated gingerbread in the shape of Saint Nicholas.

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Le Petit Atelier

In their workshop in Nancy, Delphine and Aurélien create little fruit-covered statues in the shape of the saint. Almond, passion fruit or strawberry, this new and original product tastes like you’re taking a bite out of fresh fruit, with no artificial colours or flavourings.
The classic dark and milk chocolate varieties are also available, alongside gingerbread.

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Patisserie Hulot

At Hulot, Saint Nicholas is a serious affair: chocolate bars honouring the patron saint, cones filled with candy and of course the famous gingerbread that takes 3 months to prepare!

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Gastronomy

THE 3 MUST-TASTE
LORRAINE SPECIALITIES

The people of Lorraine adore their local gourmet treats, and they love to share them: with friends at a restaurant, during a cocktail party with colleagues or when travelling abroad.

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