Nestled in the heart of the Auxois, the medieval village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is a jewel of treasure and heritage.
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is perhaps best known (at least for the non-French) as the setting for the 2000 film Chocolat starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. For locals, the village is best known for its production of ‘Anise of Flavigny’, aniseed-flavored pastilles (candies). The factory occupies an old Ursuline convent originally built in 1632.
The 340 people who currently inhabit this village of exceptional beauty are a diverse group, living and working to breathe life and energy into the community. They include young farmers, a winemaker, a farming cooperative (La Grange), a blacksmith, a wool producer, a post office, a grocery in the center of the village, various artisanal boutiques, art galleries, guest houses and chalets, two restaurants, a unique Anis factory, and a community of Benedictine monks!
Epicurean Exchange Culinary Travel includes visits to this charming village on our popular Burgundy tour. Our host for the week, Chef Katherine Frelon, is opening a small hotel and patisserie where we will be taking part in pastry and dessert classes. Looking forward to adding these unique experiences to this extraordinary tour.
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