January 6 is Epiphany, but it’s also the day of the galette des rois. This tradition dates back to the time of the Romans, who celebrated the winter solstice with a round, golden cake reminiscent of the sun. A real bean was randomly placed in the cake, to represent fertility. As today, whoever found it became king for a moment. While the galette is now more sophisticated, certain codes (such as the bean and its golden color) remain unchanged. In any case, we love to devour it! Here’s a ranking for all you gourmand(e)s!
La Grande Épicerie’s galette des rois, gourmet to perfection
This year, chef Thibault Leroy had the wonderful idea of using hazelnuts in his galette des rois. At the heart of the inverted puff pastry are Piedmont hazelnuts and gianduja for a very gourmet creation. Sprinkled with roasted hazelnuts, with touches of buckwheat praline and pieces of gianduja, the galette is simply delicious! Available from pastry counters from January 2 to 31, 2025.
📍 Location: 38, rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris
💵 Price: 2 people at €19.50 / 6-8 people at €39
Délicatisserie and its creation in homage to Notre Dame
This delicacy for six was imagined by pastry chef Nina Métayer, touched by the tragedy at Notre-Dame. Its delicate foliage and frangipane with light notes of caramelized cinnamon give it a spicy taste that makes a sweet transition between the flavors of Christmas and those of Epiphany. A true work of art, available to order from January 2 and to enjoy until January 30.
📍Location: Printemps du goût, 2 Rue du Havre 8th floor, 75008 Paris
💵 Price: €42
La galette des Reines Alléno x Rivoire
For Epiphany, Chefs Yannick Alléno and Aurélien Rivoire present their Galette des Reines . It’s made with chocolate almond cream and orange compote, sprinkled with a corn crisp. A surprising blend that will transport your taste buds!
📍 Location: 9 rue du Champ-de-Mars, 75007 Paris
💵 Price: 58€
La Fabrique aux gourmandises’ award-winning galette
Galettes des rois have their awards too! This year, the Prix de la meilleure galette des rois (awarded by the Syndicat des Boulangers du Grand Paris) went to baker Lionel Bonnamy for the 2nd time! So if you’d like to taste the double champion‘s creation, head to the Fabrique aux gourmandises in the 14th arrondissement! His secret: French-sourced ingredients, know-how and hard work!
📍 Location: 82, Rue de l’Amiral Mouchez, 75014 Paris
💵 Price: 3 people at €13.50 / 4 people at €18
Eric Kayser’s Sakura Fleur de Cerisier galette
This galette is a gourmet tribute to Japanese culture. It perfectly blends pure butter puff pastry with cherry blossom-infused frangipane cream and raspberries. A real delight in the mouth!
📍Location: all Kayser bakeries
💵 Price: 6-7 people at €30, available from January 3, 2025
Dior and its “cannage” version
When Dior creates a galette, it’s by applying all its legendary savoir-faire! From haute couture to patisserie, there’s only one step? In any case, this galette from the luxury house is sublime! Chef Jean Imbert and his sidekick Romuald Bizart are responsible for this creation, which features an almond-hazelnut frangipane, a puff pastry worthy of the finest lace, and a cannage motif (dear to the house)!
📍Location: Pâtisserie Dior du 30 Montaigne,
30 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
💵 Price: 6-8 pers for €80, from January 3 to 19, 2025 (on order only)
The four declensions of Jeffrey Cagnes
Here, there’s something for everyone! This Epiphany, pastry chef Jeffrey Cagnes is delighting us with four different creations. You’ll be able to choose between the traditional frangipane and rum galette, the hazelnut praline, the brownie version or the babka pistachio orange blossom and orange confit! It’s time to choose!
📍Location: Jeffrey Cagnes boutiques (75001, 75002, 75017 and Levallois-Perret)
💵 Price: 6- from €40, from January 3 to 19, 2025 (on order only)
The Hotel Molitor’s most original galette des rois
This year, the legendary Molitor Hôtel offers a completely new version of the galette des rois. Available by click and collect at the hotel, this astonishing galette is made with a creamy hazelnut-almond frangipane, topped with a bergamot confit. Psst, this galette is available in a very limited edition!
📍Location: 13 rue Nungesser et Coli, 75016 Paris
💵 Price: 6 people at €42, available from January 5 to 19, 2025
A pear-choco creation
Le Royal Monceau has thought of those who love frangipane, but in moderation! Its galette, concocted by Yazid Ichemrahen and Alexandre Favre, contains a frangipane with poached pears and fine pieces of chocolate! And the puff pastry is 100% handmade!
📍Location: 37 avenue Hoche, 75008
💵 Price: 8 pers à 45 €, from January 2 to 26, 2025
The naughty galette des rois from Legay Choc
Every year, the naughtiest bakery in Paris brings out its “Zizi” galette des rois. A traditional frangipane galette that won’t go unnoticed!
📍Location : 33 rue Rambuteau, 75004 Paris
💵 Price: 4 to 12 pers from €21.50 to €43.50
Trompe-l’oeil at La Felicità
The Italian restaurant will surprise you this year with its creation… in the shape of a pizza. A stunning trompe-l’œil by chef Thomas Zachariou. This margherita des rois features almond cream frangipane, hazelnut praline and roasted hazelnuts. White chocolate mimics melted mozzarella. The galette is on sale from December 23.
📍Location: 5 Parvis Alan Turing, 75013 Paris
💵 Price: 6-8 pers at €44