No rest for the brave! Just as the Christmas and New Year leftovers are finished, we dive right into the aromas of almond and butter filling the house. And it couldn't make us happier, because the galette des rois is simply delicious. But to mix things up a bit, this year we suggest trying some more original creations among the most beautiful galettes in the capital. And don’t worry, there will still be a fève. Phew!
Nina Métayer’s Galettes
With roots in La Rochelle and adventures in Mexico, Nina Métayer's king cakes, an exceptional pastry chef you already know, are a true invitation to travel. The first pays tribute to her hometown, La Rochelle, and takes the shape of a compass beautifully dusted with cocoa. The second represents the rose window of the recently inaugurated Notre-Dame Cathedral, featuring a frangipane with subtle notes of caramelized cinnamon. Finally, the third awakens deep notes of...
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Le Burgundy
6, rue Duphot – 1st
Tel.: 01 42 60 34 12
Available for click & collect from January 2 to 8
Reservations 48h in advance
Price: €55 for 6 to 8 people
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Jeffrey Cagnes' Galettes
Jeffrey Cagnes goes all out for Epiphany, bringing us not one, not two, not three, but four exceptional creations. First up is the hazelnut galette, featuring reverse puff pastry and hazelnut frangipane, along with a delightful praline, crushed hazelnuts, and caramelized almonds. It’s a paradise for all nut lovers! Jeffrey Cagnes has also prepared a more classic galette, with rum-flavored frangipane, but that’s not all—a galette in collaboration with the Cupra brand that blends sweet scents together!
with almonds and hazelnuts in dark chocolate and brownie. Finally, the pastry chef also offers a version of the galette des rois in babka style with pistachios, orange blossom, and orange confit.See this post on Instagram
The Almond and Black Sesame Marble Cake from GinkoSince 2022, at Ginko, Chef Sayo Yamagata (a Californian with Japanese roots) and Chef Othman El Ouraoui (French-Moroccan) have been elevating traditional pastries by infusing the richness of their multicultural heritage. For Epiphany, these two former Bristol chefs have prepared a classic galette with generously buttery, crispy puff pastry, filled with creamy frangipane enhanced by almond milk syrup and sprinkled with crushed almonds. They also offer a more original marbled galette, featuring a melting, lightly sweet frangipane that blends the sweetness of almonds with the intense, roasted notes of black sesame. The fève was designed by ceramist Angela LY, who handcrafted each piece in her workshop in the 17th arrondissement.
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Pâtisserie Ginko
33, rue des Alouettes – 19th
Tel.: 01 40 34 51 93
Starting from January 4th
Price: between €35 and €27 for 5 or 6 people
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The Iced Queen from FruttiniAttention all those who aren't big fans of frangipane! Fruttini, the High Ice Cream shop in Paris, has reinvented the galette des rois in an ice cream version, and they've crafted a delightful Iced Queen for you. It's a wonderful blend of sweetness and crunch featuring a almond ice cream and layers of nougatine. And because we can't forget tradition, this icy galette hides a delicious edible almond fève inside, making one of you the queen or king of the evening!
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Fruttini
24, rue Sainte-Placide – 6e
Tel.: 01 43 20 47 31
Available all month long in January
Price: €52 for 6 to 8 people
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The Kings’ Margherita from La FelicitàA king cake with an Italian twist, or almost... The pastry chef at La Felicità, Thomas Zachariou, has crafted a deceptive cake that looks like a Margherita pizza for this new Epiphany. And if it looks impressive, its recipe is just as delightful, featuring a generous almond cream frangipane, topped with hazelnut praline and roasted hazelnuts, all cloaked in a crispy puff pastry and adorned with little clouds of white chocolate resembling mozzarella. Mamma mia!
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La Felicità
5, parvis Alan-Turing – 13th
Available for click & collect
Price: 44€ for 8 to 10 people
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La Galette des Rois de La RéservePastry chef Jordan Talbot will also have his say for Epiphany with his own creation designed for La Réserve. What's on the menu? Frangipane, of course, delicately flavored with orange blossom and vanilla from Mexico, topped with a flaky pastry scattered with caramelized Valencia almonds and crispy gavottes. And inside? A porcelain fève signed by Jacques Pergay, handmade in the workshop of the family factory in Limoges, all taking the shape of the iconic door of La Réserve. The little pl...us: if you find a red bean, you'll get a hot chocolate for two to enjoy in the cozy atmosphere of the palace!
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Claire Heitzler
9, rue du Parc – Levallois-Perret (92)
Price: between 39 and 45€ for 6 people
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The Winning Bean of SO/PARISThis year, the galette des rois at the SO/PARIS hotel has been created by the new pastry chef Sylvain Lucas. He reinvents this classic delight with a modern touch that pays tribute to the creative spirit of the hotel and its restaurant, a beloved spot for Parisians: Bonnie. The result? A delicious hazelnut frangipane galette, which maybe hides a unique bean featuring Notre-Dame at its heart. This bean will make you king or queen, and it also offers a dreamy night at SO/PARIS, extending the magic of the holiday season just a little longer.
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SO/PARIS
10, rue Agrippa-d'Aubigné – 4th
Available from January 3 to January 31, 2025
To go by pre-order (minimum 3 days in advance)
Price: €75 for 6 or 8 people
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The King's Flan by Nicolas PacielloA little wink for those who want to hear no more about galettes. Pastry chef Nicolas Paciello has decided to twist this traditional pastry of Epiphany and offers an original creation: the King's Flan. A light, airy, and perfectly golden puff pastry, with a melty heart of frangipane nestled in a soft flan, and of course, a bean to find. Here, we stick to tradition!
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Nicolas Paciello Pâtisserie
50, Boulevard Jean-Jaurès – Boulogne-Billancourt
16, Rue de Méhul – Pantin
Available in store starting January 2
Price: 39€ for 6 people
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The fève that travels with Archibald x ÔdasieFor Epiphany, the ultra-parisian organic bakery Archibald has teamed up with Ôdasie, a creator of authentic and customized trips to Southeast Asia. So what does that mean concretely? If you're lucky enough to find the winner fève – a white crown that says "Winner!" – Ôdasie will treat you to a custom trip to Thailand valued at 3,000€. In short, Archibald's king cakes and brioche are already delicious, but here’s some news that makes them even more exciting!
will make you want to devour them even more.Check out this post on Instagram
The Tasty Duo of Alléno x RivoireChefs Yannick Alléno and Aurélien Rivoire present two new creations designed like a diptych, bringing together pastry and chocolate. On one side, we have a Galette des Reines with chocolate almond cream and orange compote, sprinkled with a crispy corn topping. On the other, a Tablette des Rois filled with soft chocolate cream and a orange compote as well. Double the delight!
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Alléno x Rivoire
25, rue du Vieux-Colombier – 6th
9, rue du Champ-de-Mars – 7th
Also stop by at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet (corner ground floor)
31, boulevard Haussmann – 9th
Galette and tablet available from January 2 to 20
Prices: from €16 to €74
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Royal Monceau's Pear-Choco GalettePastry chef Yazid Ichemrahen and executive chef Alexandre Favre fill the kitchens of the Royal Monceau with sweet almond aromas for Epiphany. On the menu, a highly indulgent king cake featuring a melt-in-your-mouth frangipane with a delightful almond flavor, enhanced by chocolate shavings and poached pears, all wrapped in a 100% handmade puff pastry. Incredibly cheeky, and above all, very refined !
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Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris
Available for click & collect from January 2 to 26, 2025
Minimum order 48 hours in advance
Price : 45€
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The cinema-themed galette from the Barrière hotelsTo wrap up this highly delicious selection, we present you with a themed galette! This year, the Barrière hotels have decided to pay tribute to the 7th art with a bunch of surprises to win. Inside a rather classic galette des rois, with its golden crust and delightful frangipane filling, you’ll find beans shaped like movie claps that can grant you access to some of the most prestigious film events that the Barrière Group is partnered with. In total, three silver beans will give you a chance to win two tickets for a screening of your choice among three festivals.
iconic : the Dinard Film Festival, the La Baule Film and Music Festival, or the American Film Festival of Deauville. Then, a golden bean (the rarest one) invites two lucky folks to experience an unforgettable evening at the prestigious César Awards 2025. Good luck, Bonbecs !Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s Paris
46, avenue George V – 8th
Hôtel Barrière Le Grand Hôtel
85, rue du Général-de-Gaulle – Enghien-les-Bains (95)
Galette available from January 4 to 13
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