Anis de Flavigny factory
Un bien bon bon ! These popular sweets are made in the stunning medieval village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain which you might recognise from the film ‘Chocolat’. The anis bonbon began as a medication for the soldiers of Julius Caesar. In the 8th century, the monks from the neighbouring abbey began to add sugar to the anis for the passing pilgrims. Later the sweet became popular with the French aristocracy and particularly with a certain Louis XIV. During the French revolution the monks left the village and the production of the sweets was continued by local families. The Troubat family has owned the factory since 1923 and has just 30 employees.
A visit to the factory includes a tour of the factory site as well as a visit to the abbey, the anis de flavigny museum and shop and a walk through the village. After a packed lunch in the village this visit combines well with an afternoon tour of the Chateau de Bussy Rabutin which is just 10 minutes away.
