Christmas Eve is just around the corner! A time synonymous with family reunions, hearty meals and the distribution of gifts under an enchanted Christmas tree. The magic of the festive season is hard to resist. Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region take part in this magical dance, with street illuminations, animated shop windows and a host of events for young and old alike.
And for those with a sweet tooth, there's an unmissable star on our festive tables: the Yule log! Do you like to do things differently, and have decided to surprise your loved ones with an unusual pastry ? Just the thing, because in Paris, a host of artisans and pastry chefs are vying with each other in their ingenuity to unveil original logs, both in terms of design and flavor. Between trompe-l'œil, exceptional creations and innovative recipes, the best Parisian addresses are having a field day.
But where can you find these unusual logs in the Paris region? Don't worry, we've gone in search of some stunning creations that are sure to make an impact at your Christmas dinner. Here's a quick look at the nuggets for every budget that await you in the pastry shops, chocolate shops, grand houses, palaces and fine hotels of Paris and the Île-de-France region!
The George V Paris 2024's exceptional holly-shaped Yule log by Michael Bartocetti
Once again, chef Michael Bartocetti has come up with the most graphic Yule log for Christmas 2024. We're off to the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris to discover his curvaceous gourmet creation, which resembles a holly leaf and smells of chocolate, vanilla, pear and bergamot. [Read more]
La Réserve Paris' 2024 Yule Log: a creation by Jérôme Banctel and Jordan Talbot
Are you looking for the most beautiful Yule logs? These exceptional logs will delight the whole table this Christmas. Let's take a look at the Étoile Gabriel, created by three-star chef Jérôme Banctel and pastry chef Jordan Talbot in honor of the palace restaurant's 3-star rating this year. [Read more]
Fleurs d'Hiver, the refined Mont-Blanc-inspired 2024 Yule log by Léandre Vivier at Burgundy
For this Christmas 2024 in Paris, Burgundy pastry chef Léandre Vivier unveils a beautiful Christmas log with the allure of a floral bouquet. Inspired by the Mont-Blanc, this creation breaks the mould and makes a lasting impression at your festive banquets. [Read more]
Original tea logs from Mariage Frères and its 2024 Christmas teas
Christmas is all about royalty this year, with the Royal Fairy Teas collection from Mariage Frères. Discover the tea-flavored Yule logs, as well as the new teas imagined to enchant the 2024 festive season. [Read more]
Original Yule logs from Nina Métayer 2024
Nina Métayer's 2024 Yule logs, available in limited editions from December, combine originality and carefully thought-out flavors. With creations such as Le Sapin and La Plume, each one is a real wake-up call for the taste buds. The program also includes reworked classics, and of course, with the World's Best Pastry Chef, you're in for a treat. [Read more]
La Bûche Père Noël du Ritz Paris le Comptoir 2024 and other festive creations by François Perret
For the end of 2024, the Ritz Paris Le Comptoir and its pastry chef François Perret unveil a festive collection blending creativity and elegance. On the program: gourmet creations designed to enhance the festive season with a touch of magic. Available now, they invite you to rediscover the pleasures of Christmas through unique flavors and designs. [Read more]
La Bûche de Noël Flocon 2024 de l'hôtel Lutetia Paris: a gourmet blizzard by Nicolas Guercio
Looking for an exquisite and unique Yule log for the festive season? Discover Nicolas Guercio's incredible new creation for the Hotel Lutetia. The pastry chef's musical "Flocon" log is available by reservation only until December 22, 2024, for collection at the palace on December 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025. [Read more]
Benoit Castel's Yule logs and 2024 Advent calendar
For Christmas 2024, pastry chef Benoît Castel has created two highly unusual logs: a "petit cookie" log and a "marron-cassis" log. [Read more]
The trompe-l'œil log, macaroons and Christmas 2024 creations from Ladurée
Maison Ladurée, one of France's leading pastry houses, celebrates the 2024 holiday season with creations as elegant as they are delicious. In the spotlight: Julien Alvarez's Signature Log, a trompe-l'œil masterpiece, and a collection of exclusive sweets. [Read more]
The Triton Yule log from the Shangri-La Paris 2024 by Maxence Barbot, gourmet and elegant
For the 2024 holiday season, Maxence Barbot, pastry chef at the Shangri-La Paris, unveils an exceptional creation: the Triton log. Inspired by the shores of Brittany and sublimated by festive flavors, this log, in limited edition from December 9 to 31, is an ode to elegance and gourmandise. [Read more]
The enchanted sleigh: the fairytale Yule log at Cheval Blanc Paris 2024
For its 2024 Yule Log, Cheval Blanc Paris offers a gourmet experience that takes us into the Christmas imagination. The "Traineau Enchanté" (Enchanted Sleigh) imagined by Maxime Frédéric and his team. Available from December 20 to 25, this gourmet creation, combining chocolate and childhood memories, is sure to create a sensation on your holiday table. [Read more]
The delicate Hespéridée Yule Log at the Peninsula Paris 2024 by Anne Coruble
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the Peninsula Paris unveils an exceptional pastry creation: the "Hespéridée" Yule log, signed by talented Chef Anne Coruble. This log, a veritable symphony of citrus fruits, pays tribute to nature and to the Palace's inauguration in 2014. [Read more]
The 2024 Louis Vuitton Yule Log by Maxime Frédéric, at LV Dream
Louis Vuitton unveils its 2024 Christmas log, signed by pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. The Louis Vuitton log, a refined combination of hazelnuts, creamy praline and fleur de sel, is the ultimate touch of luxury for your festive season! [Read more]
The Royal Monceau Raffles Paris 2024 Yule Log by Yazid Ichemrahen, a tribute to the palace
Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris unveils its 2024 Yule log, signed by Yazid Ichemrahen and Alexandre Favre, the palace's new pastry chefs. Inspired by the emblematic red marquise that adorns the hotel's entrance, this creation combines chocolate, spices and caramel for a gourmet, refined holiday dessert. [Read more]
Christmas log 2024 in Paris: Reÿs Glacier's original frosted creations
Reÿs glacier is a totally frosted artisanal ice-cream maker who delights us with its unusual flavors in the Marais district of Paris. For the festive season, you'll discover an original collection of frozen Yule logs. [Read more]
Bûche de Noël 2024 at Tartelettes in Paris: gourmet gluten-free creations
The Christmas spirit takes hold of Tartelettes. This Parisian patisserie, known for its creative tarts, invites us to savor the festive season in gourmet style with its festive creations. [Read more]
La Grande Epicerie de Paris 2024 Yule Logs: an ode to the City of Light
A signature Christmas cake in homage to the City of Light and Yule logs "under the Paris sky" in pistachio-vanilla or chocolate ... that's what Grande Epicerie de Paris has to offer gourmets for the 2024 festive season! [Read more]
The Hôtel Prince de Galles 2024 Yule log by Hélène Kerloeguen: an "architectural" dessert
The Prince of Wales Yule Log 2024, by Hélène Kerloeguen, once again pays tribute to the legendary hotel, drawing inspiration from the historic columns of its magnificent Art Deco patio. As elegant as it is surprising, the pastry creation is adorned with a daring alliance of pistachio, Corsican clementine and orange blossom. Available to order from November 1st. [Read more]
La Halle aux Grains' 2024 Yule log in a revisited rice pudding style, a regressive sweetness
For the second year running, La Halle aux Grains unveils a log and a galette des Rois. This year, the focus is on buckwheat and hazelnut, and we've fallen in love with both creations! [Read more]
Naraé Kim's Coeur d'Agrumes Christmas log for the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme 2024
The Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme and its talented Pastry Chef Naraé Kim, unveil a Yule log with original flavors, blending sweet potato and black cardamom, in the form of citrus pulp. [Read more]
Printemps Haussmann's 2024 Yule log by Bryan Esposito on the road to gourmet delights!
Looking for an original, gourmet Yule log to celebrate the festive season of 2024? Printemps Haussmann pastry chef Bryan Esposito has come up with a creation with regressive flavors and the allure of an old-fashioned wagon, loaded with a multitude of gifts. [Read more]
