Discover "The Secrets of Gingerbread," the children's book that will enchant your winter evenings with the magic of gingerbread from Dijon.
Dive into the enchanted world of Dijon gingerbread
If you thought you knew all the secrets of gingerbread, think again! With "The Secrets of Gingerbread," Maude Liotard takes us behind the sweet scenes of the Mulot & Petitjean Gingerbread Factory. Born from a collaboration with Catherine and Marie Petitjean, this work invites both young and old to explore the delicious tradition that has been alive in Dijon since 1796.
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Right from the very first pages, children follow a little boy on his visit to his grandmother's legendary gingerbread factory. The lovely illustrations enchant this journey, magically revealing the steps of making the famous gingerbread. Maude Liotard, the author, shares that she has long dreamed of this book. Her dream came true the day Catherine Petitjean reached out to her on Instagram. Now familiar with every nook and cranny of the factory, she was able to bring this wonderful world to life in "Les secrets du pain d’épices," an illustrated tale filled with soft and captivating colors.
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Transmission and Traditions: At the Heart of Mulot & Petitjean Gingerbread
The Gingerbread Factory Mulot & Petitjean, run by the Petitjean family for ten generations, doesn't just make delicious gingerbread. It creates connections, teaching the value of tradition and the joy of sharing it.
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The book enhances the experience of visiting the factory, which already offers fun activities for kids, like treasure hunts and creative workshops centered around gingerbread during school vacations. Now available for purchase at the 3 Mulot & Petitjean shops in Dijon, "The Secrets of Gingerbread" makes for the perfect gift to inspire and entertain the little ones in Dijon.
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