Coussins de Lyon

The “coussin de lyon” is THE specialty created in 1643 in the city of Lyon by the master chocolatier Mr. Voisin, who was inspired by tradition: each year, the aldermen placed a gold coin on a silk cushion in homage to the Virgin Mary to put an end to the Plague epidemic in front of the basilica of Fourvière.

The “Coussin Lyonnais” is listed on the National Heritage of French Specialities and consists of a Ganache of dark chocolate, enhanced with a light touch of curcao, all wrapped in artisanal almond paste.