Galette des rois guide

Epiphany: What do we celebrate on this day and why do we eat a galette des rois on January 6?

After Christmas and New Year comes Epiphany. Officially celebrated each year on January 6, this day is the occasion to taste the famous galette des rois. As January 6 is not a public holiday, it's customary to start the festivities on the first Sunday of the month, which this year falls on Sunday, January 5, 2025. But do you know why? Do you also know the history and origins of Epiphany? We'll tell you.

Epiphany 2025: where can you enjoy the best almond cakes in the Paris region?

Paris, Yvelines, Seine-et-Marne, Essonne or Val-d'Oise... here's where to find and enjoy the best 2025 almond wafers in Île-de-France, according to the results of several departmental competitions.

Essonne: where can you find the department's best 2025 almond cake?

Leuville-sur-Orge is the place to go this year for the best almond galette in Essonne. The "La Leuvilloise" bakery is the overall winner of the 2025 competition organized by the department's Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat.

Val-d'Oise: where to find the department's best 2025 almond cake?

Do you live in Val-d'Oise and are looking for the best almond galette in the département? According to the Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat and the Fédération de la boulangerie-pâtisserie Essonne-Yvelines-Val-d'Oise, the best galette des rois in Val-d'Oise (95), 2025 edition, can be found in l'Isle-Adam!

Seine-et-Marne: where to taste the department's best 2025 almond cake?

With Epiphany just a few days away, fans of galettes des rois are already salivating. In Seine-et-Marne, a competition has named the winning bakery for the 2025 edition of the department's best almond galette. Discover the winners!

Yvelines: where to enjoy the department's best 2025 almond cake?

The 2025 galette des rois season is open! For residents of the Yvelines region, Gargenville is the place to go this year for the best almond galette in the département.

Île-de-France: the best almond galette des rois 2025 is savoured in Paris

Wondering where to find the best almond cake in Greater Paris in 2025? On December 6, the Syndicat des boulangers du Grand Paris announced its winners. So, who takes first prize? This year, the best almond galette in the Paris region can be found in the 14th arrondissement!

La Galette des Rois 2025 du Prince de Galles by Hélène Kerloeguen, with roasted green tea

For Epiphany 2025, Prince de Galles Paris Pastry Chef Hélène Kerloeguen has opted for a bold take on the galette des rois with a roasted green tea base. Available from January 2 to 31, 2025, and already on pre-order.

Galettes des Rois 2025 from Grande Epicerie de Paris: sweet and savoury creations to die for!

For Epiphany 2025, La Grande Epicerie de Paris is offering a quartet of delicious galettes des rois, sweet or savoury, to dazzle your guests!

Royal Monceau's Galette des Rois 2025 - Raffles Paris: a top-of-the-range pear and chocolate creation

Looking for a gourmet, elegant galette des rois for Epiphany 2025? Let yourself be seduced by the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris, a frangipane galette combining poached pears and chocolate shavings, signed by the palace's new pastry chefs, Yazid Ichemrahen and Alexandre Favre.

Lutetia's Galette des Rois 2025 by Nicolas Guercio: a gourmet flake to melt with pleasure

Lutetia revisits the 2025 galette des rois with a flaky frangipane flake. A creation by Nicolas Guercio, ideal for a moment of shared indulgence. Crunchy, moist, irresistible!

The Westin Paris-Vendôme's Galette des Rois 2025: Valentin Sevilla's signature gourmet treat

The Westin Paris-Vendôme unveils its Galette des Rois 2025, a gourmet creation by Valentin Sevilla, the hotel's new Pastry Chef. Available from January 5 to 20, 2025, this creation blends tradition and innovation, with an inverted puff pastry and a filling based on Gianduja, Piedmont hazelnuts, Valencia almonds and Madagascar vanilla.

La Galette des Rois de Clem & Gwen 2025, as gourmet as it is affordable

For Epiphany 2025, Clem & Gwen, the patisserie based in Clichy and Saint-Ouen, brings us a delicious galette des rois that's as gourmet and generous as it is affordable. The perfect way to indulge without remorse.

The George V's Galette des Rois: a gourmet creation for Epiphany 2025

For Epiphany 2025, the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris invites us to discover a unique and refined galette des rois, signed by chefs Michael Bartocetti and Guillaume Cabrol. Available for pre-order from December 26, 2024, this Mont-Blanc-flavored creation is sure to delight - we love it!

The sublime Galettes des Rois by Nina Métayer 2025

Nina Métayer, voted best pastry chef in the world, has come up with no less than three delicious galettes des rois to celebrate Epiphany 2025.

La Réserve 2025 Galette des Rois by Jordan Talbot

For this Epiphany 2025, we unveil the Galette des Rois imagined by Jordan Talbot, the talented new pastry chef at La Réserve Paris. Available from January 5 to 12, 2025, this creation seduced us with its elegance and delicate flavors, perfect for a gourmet start to the new year.

The Cheval Blanc Paris 2025 Galette des Rois by Maxime Frédéric and his team

For Epiphany 2025, the prestigious Cheval Blanc Paris, nestled in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, invites us to discover an exceptional galette des rois. Designed by renowned pastry chef Maxime Frédéric, this gourmet creation, available from January 2 to 12, 2025, combines tradition and refinement in an ode to the delicacy of roses.

Galette des rois at Ladurée 2025: traditional galette and refined crowns

For Epiphany 2025, Ladurée unveils its emblematic creations: original crowns of kings signed Julien Alvarez and a traditional frangipane galette. Available throughout January, these sweet treats promise to delight gourmands.

Babka Zana 2025's Kings' wafers and crowns, ultra-gourmet

For Epiphanie 2025, Babka Zana is offering 3 gourmet creations: the Biscuit des Rois galette, the Babka des Rois with Iranian pistachio and fleur de sel, and the famous brioche des rois.

Jeffrey Cagnes reinvents the galette des rois for Epiphany 2025

Looking for the best galettes des rois in Paris? This year, Jeffrey Cagnes has created a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Available from January 1 to 29, 2025, these refined treats can be found in his Paris boutiques and exclusively at Cupra City Garage.