Presentation


The aim of the Pithiviers Brotherhood is to spread awareness and appreciation of the "Pithivier cake", a speciality of out town, by possibly linking it with other Gâtinais specialities and products. Every year, the Brotherhood organises a major event during which its holds it annual festival, open to the public, and where it awards prizes to the winners of the Best Pithiviers Cake of the Year Competition.

History:


From its origins, the town of PITHIVIERS has always been a major crossroads for the trade and storage of cereal crops intended for the provinces in Eastern Gaul. Thanks to trading relations with the countries in the South and East, the primitive Carnute cake, enriched with almonds and a legacy of the Roman occupation, gave birth to the "Pithiviers fondant" cake. Later, in the 17th century, the invention of flaky pastry enabled the "Pithiviers feuilleté" to be created and it became a favourite of the Master Pastry Chefs of France. But the "Pithiviers fondant" with its glaze and dried fruit decoration is the local speciality that has gained an excellent reputation in numerous gastronomic exhibitions and competitions.


Address:


Confrérie du Pithiviers
Grand Maistre Bernard BORE
30, rue de l'Amiral Gourdon
45300 PITHIVIERS
Tél : 02.38.30.02.99