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Try glazed chestnutsin Nice, France

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Traditional Christmas dessert. According to rumors, the favorite dessert of the kings and emperors of France.
How to try glazed chestnuts in Nice
Although that the glazed chestnuts is a traditional sweetness, not on holidays you can try them not anywhere. And their preparation is a rather laborious process, which takes at least 6 days.

How to do?

1. Go to the old confectionery Henry Auer.
2. The shop is famous for candied fruits, tangerine crusts and almonds in chocolate - try everything your heart desires.
3. And of course do not forget to enjoy the zest of the sweet-shop - glazed chestnuts.

Where to do?

#2Henry Auer sweet-shop in NiceHenry Auer sweet-shop

A confectioner's shop, was opened at the beginning of the 19th century by an ambitious Swiss. It is famous for unmatched candied fruits and nuts in the glaze.

Location: St. Francis Street 7
Open hours: From 09:00 am to 19:00 pm from Monday to Saturday. Sunday is a day off.
Phone: +33 4 93 85 77 98
Official website: http://maison-auer.com

How much?

Glazed chestnuts are sold in canned jars of different volumes. The minimum cost for a jar is €15. Or you can try one for €0.20.
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