The Most Chauvinistic: InterContinental
. 29 quai Saint-Antoine - Lyon 2ndThe most awarded: Sève
Looking for the very best galette des rois? Look no further: you will be won over at Sève. Ranked among the best galettes des rois in the world, its caramelized puff pastry and delicious frangipane are definitely worth trying! Their flagship galette? The praline one! As a resident of Lyon, it would be a shame not to taste it, right?
10 rue Victor Fort - Lyon 4th
102 cours Lafayette - Lyon 6th
62 avenue de Lanessan - Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or
Price: starting from 24€
More infoThe most stylish: Bouillet
Nestled in the heart of the city, this renowned pastry shop offers an exceptional galette des rois. As attractive as it is delicious, chef Sébastien Bouillet has fun revisiting the classics with versions like apple tatin or caramelized apple, all available in sizes for 4, 6, 8, or even 10 people! (Shall we go for the 10-person one just for ourselves?!)
15 Place de la Croix-Rousse - Lyon 4th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30am to 7:30pm, Sunday from 9am to 1pm
Price: starting from €19.80
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The + organic: Antoinette
The pastry shop Chez Antoinette is like your grandma's place, but better (sorry grandma). Indeed, this charming and friendly bakery offers a traditional galette des rois, made with organic flour, a light puff pastry, and a generous frangipane filling that hides beautiful artisanal charms. If you happen to be in Lyon, don't miss the chance to taste this gem!
15 rue Hippolyte Flandrin - Lyon 1st
117 rue Sébastien Gryphe - Lyon 7th
114 rue Bugeaud - Lyon 6th
76 avenue des Frères Lumière - Lyon 8th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 7:30pm
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A must-try: Flochon
Flochon is a pastry shop located in the Vieux Lyon district, founded in 1836. Ranked second nationally in the "Very Very Good" competition, this pastry shop has charmed taste buds with its extraordinary recipe for years. Always faithful, the pastry shop offers you for this new year its frangipane king cake. A timeless classic to start the year off right!
26 bis rue Masaryk - Lyon 9th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30am to 7:30pm, Sunday from 7:30am to 1pm
Price: starting from €13.50
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The most daring: Dorner Frères
At Dorner Frères, if you're craving a galette des rois, this is the go-to place in Lyon. This pastry shop takes their art very seriously and offers the classic galette with frangipane, generous and delicious, but that's not all! They even have a version with chestnuts and cocoa for those who want to be more original!
91 boulevard des Belges - Lyon 6th
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm, Sunday from 9am to 12pm
Price: starting from 20.80€
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The fuller one: Mariller les Saveurs
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Among our favorite pastries in Lyon, Mariller les Saveurs is going all out for this Epiphany. On the menu: a 100% hazelnut frangipane cake with a light and airy puff pastry, creating a light recipe with a crispy pastry and an enchanting hazelnut cream. A marvel available by the slice, for 4, 6, or 8 people. And for those who prefer creaminess, the bakery also prepares a king's brioche with orange blossom that you will rave about...
1 rue de Sèze - Lyon 6th
24 place de la Croix-Rousse - Lyon 4th
Price: €4.5 per slice, €20 for 4 people, €30 for 6, and €40 for 8
€24 for the King's Brioche for 6 people
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The most original: Le Pain du Gone
This bakery offers a traditional and (very) original king cake: it is... rectangular! (goodbye circle). Whether it's the classic version or the chocolate one, every year it's a huge success. Its light, flaky pastry and generous frangipane filling have been tested and approved by the entire Le Bonbon team, so you can go there with your eyes closed!
102 cours Lafayette - Lyon 3rd
14 quai Victor Augagneur - Lyon 3rd
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 7:30 am to 2 pm
Price: starting at €22.90
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The Lightest One: Mill Factory
Among our top best pastry shops in Lyon, Mill Factory offers one of the lightest galettes des rois in the city this year. With a beautiful inverted puff pastry and a recipe that is both very indulgent and not too sweet, the galette is a hit to delight palates during the Epiphany festivities. This delicacy is available by the slice (€4.5) or by ordering for 6/8 people in two different versions: the classic almond and the original chocolate, hazelnut praline, and hazelnut.
6 rue Octavio Mey - Lyon 5th
Open on Tue (9am-6pm), Wed to Fri (8:30am-6pm), Sat (9am-6:30pm), and Sun (9am-5:30pm)
Price: €4.50 per slice and €29 for 6/8 people
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The most precious: Maison Pignol
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The pastry shop at Maison Bocuse, as you can imagine, is THE reference for king cakes in Lyon! This prestigious address offers an exceptional king cake, made with high-quality ingredients. Its light and crispy flaky pastry accompanies a smooth and delicately flavored frangipane. The king cake from Maison Bocuse is a true masterpiece, as beautiful as it is delicious, so come on: go!
1 quai du commerce - Lyon 9th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm
Price: starting at 38€
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The Most Hypnotizing: Grains de Sucres
This bakery in the 5th district offers a traditional king cake, with a light puff pastry and a generous frangipane filling. The king cake from Grains de Sucres is appreciated for its authentic taste, its (very) melting texture and especially, its mesmerizing pretty designs... how can you resist?
45 rue de Trion - Lyon 5th
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm
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The cutest one: Little Petits Gâteaux
If you don't already know the pastry shop Little Petits Gâteaux, it's time to pay them a visit! This charming address offers a traditional frangipane galette des rois, but also reimagined versions with many original flavors... (we won't spoil the surprise by telling you more!) And to top it off, individual slices of galette are available in case you get a little hungry at the end of the day, how great is that!
30 rue Remparts d'Ainay - Lyon 2nd
Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 7pm
Price: starting from 20€
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The most delicious: Délice des Sens
In Lyon, the reputation of the pastry shop Delice des Sens is well known for its delicious galettes des rois. This must-visit address offers a traditional galette renowned for its original taste (a rum frangipane!!), its design, and its price. As part of the "Royale" collection, this pastry shop also offers a tempting variation with a lemon-hazelnut galette and another one with chocolate!
12 boulevard des Brotteaux - Lyon 6th
62 cours Vitton - Lyon 6th
Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 7:45pm, Saturday from 7am to 7:45pm, and Sunday from 7am to 1pm
Price: starting from €23.80
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