Pont Aux Choux White Dessert Plate8 1 2 dia. Timeless and versatile, Pont aux Choux is ideal for mixing and matching with other collectionsor standing on its own with a classic French elegance. The iconic design was inspired by the famous Pont aux Choux in Paris where market farmers grew their vegetables in the 18th century. It was also the home to some of the first ivory embossed earthenware, and was purchased by Hall, the founder of Gien, in 1819.