"Over 95% of French people know it": Vichy's pastille, 200 years of popular success

Octogonale, white and inimitable, it went through two centuries without taking a ride. On Saturday 12 April 2025, the famous Vichy Pastille celebrates its 200th anniversary. From digestive remedy to gourmet icon, this little candy has become much more than a confectionery: a true ambassador of the city of Vichy.