Coussins de Lyon: Too Pretty to Eat?

While waiting for a bus on my way home, I saw this advertisement for Coussin de Lyon (literally "cushion of Lyon"), a dessert made by the local confectioner Voisin.

I haven't had the chance to try it (they're terribly expensive) but are apparently made of almond paste flavored with curacao liqueur and filled with chocolate ganache.

Sounds delicious.

There's an excellent explanation of these coussins on the following blog:

http://chocolateandzucchini.com/archives/2006/01/coussin_de_lyon.php

The maker, Voisin, has its own page here:
http://www.chocolat-voisin.com/chocolats/specialite-lyonnaises-coussin-de-lyon.html

Feel free to browse the items there, then check out the price (and don't cringe now) here:
http://www.achat-lyon.com/pro423-Coussin-de-Lyon.htm

18 pieces for ... !!!