Abbey shortbread (pastry)

Abbaye shortbread (pastry): The Abbaye biscuit factory, created in 1964, makes shortbread and biscuits.
History: The origin of shortbread from Lonlay-l'Abbaye (department of Orne in Normandy) dates back to the time of the Great War. At that time, Virgile Fouilleul, a baker in the village, used to bake shortbread weighing almost a kilo in moulds. Thanks to their quality of conservation, these shortbreads are sent to the soldiers on the front.
When Virgil died, his...