The Journey for Unique Lavender Croissants in France
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Fresh takes: Frédéric first started making lavender croissants two-and-a-half years ago, adding them to a range of flavors that sells alongside the more classic assortment of viennoiseries.Cycling for croissants: Albert Van Limbergen cycled from his home just outside of Liège, Belgium, to Nice, France, in search of a lavender croissant.A new take on a classic: Boulanger Frédéric Roy kneads lavender-infused water into some of his croissants. The bright surface hue from food coloring mostly bakes off in the oven.A vivid preview: Lavender fields along the route hinted at the flavor to come.Mission accomplished: Frédéric Roy, left, and Albert Van Limbergen met at Frédéric’s boulangerie in Nice, France — home of the lavender croissant.A reason to travel: The unusual croissants gave Albert a reason to go to France. ‘If I don’t have a goal or reason to travel, I don’t know how to,’ he said.
