Pithiviers (French pronunciation: [pitivje] ⓘ) is a commune in the Loiret department, north central France.

[3] It is twinned with Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, England and Burglengenfeld in Bavaria, Germany.

Its attractions include a cinema, a theatre and a preserved steam railway.

The traditional Pithivier was a small scalloped-edge sweet tartlet.

Savoury versions can be filled with peacock, heron, swan or pork.