History of the poppy of Nemours Picking & production The sirup The vinegar The confit The candies The liquor Lemonade Biscuits History of the poppy of Nemours Picking & production The poppies of Nemours since 1870 In Nemours, the origin of poppy specialties dates back to 1870 by Mr. François Etienne DESSEREY, creator of the first poppy candies in France. 1870 DESSEREY family Rue de Paris in Nemours 1985 The birth of the Artisanal Chocolate Factory DES LIS by the BOSC Family. 1989 Settles in Nemours at the Rocher Vert and creation of the specialties of Tuilettes de Nemours and Rochers Verts praline. 1996 Takeover of the “Coquelicots de Nemours” specialties, which is also our registered trademark. We produce a range of original and quality chocolates and sweets that are our success today. 2006 Takeover of the company by Mr. JULLEMIER " Chocolatier is a fascinating profession because it leaves us the freedom to create melting and chocolate temptations to seduce a clientele of gourmets and that we appreciate every day. " The poppy candy The poppy candy, which has become a confectionery known throughout France, was born in Nemours around 1850, and it was above all Mr. Desserey, installed rue de Paris in Nemours, who made it known. In 1996, the chocolate factory Des Lis took over this old specialty by creating an aroma based on wild poppy flowers, picked in the canton of Nemours, thus giving the town back this specialty by registering the “Les Coquelicots de Nemours” brand. From this aroma are born several specialties including the ”Coquelicot Liqueur”. Gathering In 1996, the Des Lis chocolate factory took over this old specialty by creating an aroma based on poppy flowers. Wild poppy flowers are picked by hand in the canton of Nemours, on fallow land, from May to June. This is how Des Lis Chocolat is giving back to the city of Nemours, this ancient specialty, by registering the “Les Coquelicots de Nemours” brand. Sorting Very delicate step, several hundred kilos of wild poppy flowers are sorted each year for the preparation of our specialties. The cooking Cooking sugar that will be used to make Nemours Poppy confectionery. The cooking temperature, as well as the know-how, are decisive for the quality of the famous Poppy de Nemours candies. My command : 0 product Total Price : 0.00 euros DES LIS CHOCOLAT is growing! Since September 2007 we are also present in the pleasant town of Melun ... find out more Nemours tiles (450g wooden box) Gross Weight: 700g Unit price: 28.00 € Chocolatier is a fascinating profession because it leaves us the freedom to create melting and chocolate temptations ... Parfumée de senteur subtile de cacao, dans une salle de 60 places au 1er étage de la chocolaterie : film, exposition... Rien de plus simple ! Choisissez parmi les gammes Chocolat et Coquelicot en cliquant sur les fiches "produits" ! Contact Plan du site Mentions légales Des Lis Chocolat - 6 rue Louis Blériot - 77140 NEMOURS - 01 64 29 20 20