Beautiful and tasty galettes des Rois from Chez Bopain Boulangerie in the 12th arrondissement

Attention all galette des Rois fans: we've unearthed something new that's definitely worth a visit. Head for Bopain Boulangerie, the traditional yet creative bakery we've already told you about, located in the 12th arrondissement.

Yes, there are bakeries all over Paris, and it's hard to choose which ones are sure to please. After testing nearly a hundred galettes this year with the sweat of our brows (we have to make sacrifices for our readers), we can tell you that Bopain's galettes really stand out from the crowd.

Imagine galettes with superb puff pastry, just the right thickness so as not to overwhelm the frangipane. The filling is creamy and unctuous, without being too sweet - we love it.

At our tasting table, the Galette des rois version with pandan was unanimously appreciated, a real favorite even for those unfamiliar with this aromatic leaf that often perfumes Asian desserts. It adds fresh almond notes to the almond cream.

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Only for connoisseurs and the very curious, Bopain also offers Durian galettes des Rois to order at weekends. If you're not familiar with this fruit, you either love it or hate it! This creamy-textured fruit has a very strong aroma that can be disconcerting, even off-putting. In any case, in Asia, it's an exceptional fruit.

For the more traditional, Bopain offers classic frangipane galettes , but also Hazelnut-Chocolate with muscovado sugar. We love the unctuous marriage, the smooth, not too pronounced chocolate and the generosity of the cream.

Price: €19.90 for 4, €29.90 for 6 and €39.90 for 8. The pandan and hazelnut-chocolate versions are €23.90 for 4 and €34.90 for 6.