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PAPALINE: The Papaline was created in 1960, and named after the Avignon Popes. It forms a small thistle, made of 2 thin layers of chocolate which are filled with the Comtat liqueur made of oregano. The recipe for this herbal liqueur remains a secret. The liqueur was created in 1870, and is made from plants which have been macerated in a selection of fine spirits. They are then distilled, and excellent quality honey is added.
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| WHERE TO FIND papalines
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| A sticker on the door of the pastry shop or candy shop informs you that the Papaline can be found in that shop. There are all Members of the National Confederation of Confectioner : www.patissiersvaucluse.com
As for the “Liqueur d’Origan”, you can procure it in any good wine and spirits shop, or directly from the maker:
Sté Blachère
Route de Sorgues - Quartier Cansaud
84230 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
T. 33 (0)4 90 83 53 81 - F. 33 (0)4 90 83 53 80
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Did you know ?
In 1884, a plague of cholera hit the city of Avignon. To fight against the epidemic, an alcohol-based rub was devised with rum and oregano from the Comtat Venaissin. The oregano quickly revealed its therapeutic properties and was used for many other purposes. Today the mixture fills the lovely Papaline candies. |
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