Reims: Tour of the Fossier Biscuit Factory｜France

Step into the delicious world of Maison Fossier, the oldest biscuit factory in France, founded in 1756!

This 1-hour guided visit immerses you in the heart of Reims' biscuit-making tradition and reveals the secrets of how the legendary Biscuit rose de Reims is made.

For more than 260 years, Maison Fossier has maintained a unique expertise recognized even by the royal courts. In 1775, its biscuits were present at the Coronation of Louis XVI in Reims, and the biscuit factory became the king's supplier.

Today, Fossier is the only biscuit factory in Reims that still produces these iconic pink delicacies, with over 100 employees.

What awaits you:

Historical presentation and film
Discover the wonderful history of Maison Fossier through a captivating documentary that traces more than two and a half centuries of biscuit-making tradition.

Production site guided tour
Walk through a glass gallery located upstairs that offers a panoramic view of the manufacturing workshops. For health and safety reasons, you will observe the secrets of production through large glass panels.

Free food tasting
Enjoy the Maison's creations: Biscuits Roses, Craquants Charles VII, croquignoles, macaroons, nonnettes, gingerbread, and many other specialties from Reims.

️ Factory outlet
End your visit by exploring the factory outlet, where you can find great deals on the entire Fossier range.

The Biscuit rose: a legend born out of a happy coincidence
Around 1690, bakers in Champagne created a recipe to take advantage of the heat of the bread oven after baking: the "bis-cuit" (baked twice) of Reims was born!

The characteristic pink color comes from an accident: to hide the brown marks left by the vanilla, the baker added a natural dye made from cochineal.

Since then, the recipe has remained unchanged, as has the double-baking method.

Label of excellence: Maison Fossier was awarded the "Living Heritage Company" label in 2006, recognizing its exceptional know-how.

Champagne tradition: The Biscuit Rose is traditionally enjoyed dipped in champagne or red wine.

Photography permitted: Capture your gourmet tour!

Gift idea: The factory outlet offers many gourmet boxes and arrangements that are perfect as gifts.