The Café de la Paix's 2025 Christmas log cake, inspired by Sleeping Beauty: the Adage à la Rose

Looking for a Christmas log with presence? In Paris's 9th arrondissement, opposite the Opéra Garnier, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, two Parisian institutions are orchestrating a gourmet collaboration for the 2025 holiday season. The Café de la Paix, a temple of French gastronomy since 1862, and Maison Repetto, a global reference in dance since 1947, present the Adage à la Rose, a Yule log that transforms an iconic moment in classical ballet into an exceptional dessert. We tried it for you and here's what we think.

This creation is inspired by an iconic passage from Sleeping Beauty, where Princess Aurora dances with a rose, surrounded by her suitors. Pastry chef Simon Letaillieur has created a dessert that faithfully reproduces a ballet tutu from the archives of Maison Repetto. This piece, which combines the art of dance with that of pastry making, was unveiled, with every detail as important as a choreographed step.

Visually, it already makes an impression. With its curves and presence, this Christmas log cake is sure toimmediately enhance your table. The precisely sculpted white chocolate case reveals four textures that flow together like the movements of a prima ballerina. The mandarin and vanilla mousse brings the lightness of an entrechat, a series of leg beats in the air that defy gravity. The rosewater sponge cake evokes the delicacy of an arabesque, while the crispy pistachio praline adds character, like a powerful grand jeté. The whole is rounded off with a candied mandarin insert and a creamy milk chocolate, a gourmet finale that brings this ballet of flavors to a close.

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On the palate, its freshness and lightness are particularly appreciated. This is exactly what we are looking for after a generous Christmas meal: a dessert that doesn't overwhelm you but ends the meal on a sweet note. The citrus flavors and airy texture of the mousse allow you to end the feast without that feeling of being too full that we sometimes experience with heavier traditional Yule logs.

This collaboration between two historic establishments located on Place de l'Opéra is no coincidence. Café de la Paix has always maintained close ties with the world of the Opéra Garnier, welcoming artists, music lovers, and ballet enthusiasts to its historic setting for over a century. Repetto, created by Rose Repetto for her dancer son, has established itself as the global benchmark for dance shoes. We take you behind the scenes of this encounter, where French pastry tradition meets the elegance of classical ballet.

If you're looking for an original idea to surprise your guests on Christmas Eve, this log is a wonderful discovery. However, it does require advance planning: orders must be placed 48 hours in advance with Café de la Paix. Serving 6 to 8 people, it is priced at €90 and available only from December 8 to 25, 2025. As the number of logs is limited, it's best not to delay in reserving your festive dessert.

In short, this log cake by Café de la Paix x Repetto transforms the traditional holiday dessert into a true artistic performance, like a gourmet tribute to the 150th anniversary ofthe Opéra Garnier and to the French excellence that has shone for generations around this legendary venue.