This is a hugely historic church. It was originally located in an olive grove outside the walls of Aix-en-Provence, in a priory belonging to the Knights Templar. You can even see the Maltese Cross of Knights Templar over the door. During the French Revolution, it was converted to a military storehouse, and its paintings and treasures were plundered. It was then converted back to a church.
The famous Blessing of the Calissons takes place in this church. The Calisson is an almond cookie, and it was distributed as Holy Bread as a protection against the plague. Today the Calisson is one of the epicurean delights of Provence.
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