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The Niflettes Festival
Food · Wednesday, November 11 · 09:30 · Provins
Place Saint-Ayoul, Place Saint-Ayoul
Free
Discover the Niflette, medieval pastry emblematic of Provins. These small pastries based on puff pastry feature a voluptuous custard subtly flavored with orange blossom. The origin of the niflette would date back to the Middle Ages and the All Saints' Day festival. It is said they were distributed to orphans at the exit of cemeteries; Niflette tracing its origin to the Latin command 'Ne flete!', meaning 'do not cry'. Today, Provins bakers continue …
