For Christmas 2025, the famous Angelina tea room has a wonderful gourmet surprise in store for us. Chef Christophe Appert has created a collection of Christmas logs that combine tradition and audacity, with the highlight being a handbag log born from the collaboration between Angelina and Rouje, Jeanne Damas' Parisian label. This fashionable and gourmet creation is accompanied by three other equally appealing logs, available in the company's tea rooms and boutiques, notably on Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement, Rue de Vaugirard in the 6th arrondissement, and at the Palace of Versailles.
The Angelina x Rouje collaboration has given rise to a stunning centerpiece: a Christmas log cake that takes the form of Rouje's iconic 90s bag. This gourmet trompe l'oeil combines a crunchy hazelnut base, dark chocolate ganache, creamy caramel, and a molten center, all enhanced by a mirror glaze. This couture creation, designed as a fashion accessory for the festive table, has a resolutely Parisian and modern character. It is available for $115 for eight people at the brand's various locations, from Rue du Bac in the 7th arrondissement to the salons of the Versailles estate in the Yvelines.
In addition to this couture creation, Angelina is unveiling three other Christmas logs that celebrate the traditional flavors and pastry excellence of the house founded in 1903.
The Gingerbread and Citrus log combines the warmth of Christmas spices with the freshness of citrus fruits. A creamy vanilla mousseenvelops a center of mandarin cream and candied kumquat, enhanced by soft caramel. The whole thing rests on a gingerbread biscuit and a chocolate crunch, enhanced by notes of white lemon and white chocolate. This balanced creation is available for €75 for 8 people or €10.50 in individual portions.
The Chocolate log is an ode to the intensity of cocoa. It consists of a melt-in-the-mouth cream and a light chocolate mousse, enveloping a moist cocoa sponge cake. A dark chocolate praline rocher adds crunch, while a cocoa syrup and velvety flakes complete the ensemble. A gold leaf enhances this decidedly gourmet creation, available for €75 for 8 people or €10.50 for an individual serving.
Finally, the iconic Mont-Blanc log cake returns in a version faithful to the house's heritage. A crispy meringue welcomes light whipped cream, topped with chestnut cream vermicelli and candied chestnut pieces. The whole thing is delicately decorated with gold leaf for a touch of nobility, priced at €69 for eight people. This is Angelina's signature creation, the one that seduced Proust and Coco Chanel in the legendary salons of the Rue de Rivoli.
From December 1 to 31, 2025, these four creations will be available in all Angelina boutiques and tea rooms. Head to Angelina Rivoli at 226 Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement, Mademoiselle Angelina at the Musée du Luxembourg, 19 Rue de Vaugirard in the 6th, or the Angelina Bac boutique at 108 Rue du Bac in the 7th. Those who enjoy outings in the Île-de-France region can also visit Angelina Versailles at the Palace of Versailles, Pavillon d'Orléans, or Angelina Trianon, Allée des Deux-Trianons, in the Yvelines department.
In short, this year, Angelina is spoiling us with creations that combine pastry expertise and creative audacity. The Angelina x Rouje handbag log cake is set to be the star of Christmas 2025, alongside three other log cakes that celebrate the flavors of the festive season. If you're looking for a great idea for the holidays, we recommend visiting these Parisian and Île-de-France addresses to discover these gourmet masterpieces.
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Location
Angelina Rivoli
226 Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris 1
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.angelina-paris.fr
