Flavigny-sur-Ozerain
One of France's Most Beautiful Villages and the filming location of the 2000 film Chocolat. Flavigny's aniseed sweets, with a tradition going back a thousand years, are still made in a former abbey.
Flavigny sits on a hilltop, with its medieval town gates, stone-paved lanes and old houses remarkably well preserved. The 2000 film Chocolat was shot here. In the former Abbey of Saint-Pierre at the village center is the famous Flavigny anise sweet factory, whose recipe is said to date back to the 9th century. On weekdays, visitors can tour the Carolingian underground crypt and the production line for free, and buy small tins printed with a shepherd motif. Lookouts on the edge of the village overlook the Ozerain valley. It is only about 5 km from Alésia, making it an ideal detour for a half-day.
Opening hours
Village open all day; anise candy workshop on weekdays approx. 09:00–11:00, 13:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- MuséoParc Alésia
- Abbey of Fontenay
- Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
- Lac Kir
- Gevrey-Chambertin
- Well of Moses (Chartreuse de Champmol)
- Cité internationale de la gastronomie et du vin
- Dijon Cathedral (Saint-Bénigne)