You can't get more Lyonnais than this little sweet bomb! A delicious symbol of a city that takes its food seriously, the pink praline is back in the spotlight for the World Praline Championship, which promises to be more tempting than ever this year. And for this 3rd edition, the organizers have gone big, with crispy new features, renowned partners, and a generous sprinkle of sugar to make taste buds and hearts flutter.
Mondial de la Praline – © Justine Peilley
The love story between Lyon and praline is not a recent affair. While its origins remain a bit murky and hotly debated, here, we cherish it in its most iconic form: almonds coated in pink sugar, as beautiful as they are addictive. A star of the famous local brioche, it is now celebrated as it should be, with competitions, sweet challenges, and even cocktails!
From praline to eat... and to drink!
Yes, you read that right. This year, in addition to the traditional contests for the best praline brioche and the best praline tart (open to both professionals and amateurs), the Lyon specialty is no longer just crunchy; it can also be enjoyed in drink form. Thanks to the brand new Praline Cocktail Challenge, the most inspired bartenders will have the freedom to reinvent the shaker in a pink and indulgent style. But that's not all : a special award, the Sustainable Praline, will make its debut, celebrating eco-friendly creations, and for the first time, enthusiasts will have their moment to shine with a category just for them.
Mondial de la Praline – © Justine Peilley
Want to join the competitions? You have until July 20, 2025, to register online! The finalists will be selected before the grand public finale scheduled at Marché Autrement on September 28, culminating at the Vatel Academy on September 29. Lyon proves it is and remains the world capital of praline. Sweet lovers, get your cooking gear ready, unleash your ideas, and most importantly… treat your taste buds!
