The 2026 Kings' Cakes at La Grande Épicerie de Paris: Delightful sweet and savory creations to enjoy!

For the 2026 Epiphany, La Grande Épicerie de Paris goes all out. Starting January 2026, make your way to the Left Bank’s foodie haven to discover the king cakes, as stunning as they are delicious, crafted to satisfy every craving. Once again this year, the flagship store next to Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche presents this classic Epiphany treat in both sweet and savory versions!

Baking, the classic frangipane galette undoubtedly remains the reigning champion, but its throne is now being challenged by a chestnut-filled version that shakes things up. Hidden beneath a homemade, perfectly crisp inverted pastry crust, lies a velvety almond cream blended with chestnut chunks and whipped cream. Fresh from the oven, the warm galette is brushed with a syrup infused with candied chestnuts, adding a final touch of sweetness. An elegantly crowned alternative for purists eager for a dash of creativity without straying from tradition.

In the pastry realm, this season invites a refined reinterpretation of frangipane, elevated with a hint of Cuban rum and whole Provençal almonds. Thibault Leroy, the pastry chef at La Grande Épicerie de Paris, pays homage to classic recipes, when rum naturally found its way into galettes and even crêpes. Though it vanishes during baking, it leaves behind a delicate aroma that enhances the almond filling. Hailing from a renowned Maison, this rum reveals subtle notes of coffee, vanilla, and toasted almond upon tasting. As for the presentation, the chef adorns the tart with a homemade inverted puff pastry disc, caramelized and intricately scored like crocodile scales—an animal totem and emblem of the Maison, nodding to Cuba’s shape. Ceramic fèves, crafted in Paris, complete the scene… and one of them conceals a golden crocodile. The prize? A trip to Cuba for the king or queen of the day.

• To be read
• Epiphany 2026 in Paris: Our curated selection of tested and approved king cake creations
• King’s cakes from Parisian bakeries and pastry shops in 2026: a curated selection of artisanal creations
• King Cake Frangipane & Almond 2026 in Paris: Our selection of traditional creations

In the kitchen, chefs are redefining the traditional galette with a savory twist, packed with bold flavors and personality. This golden, flaky pastry sunshine conceals a deliciously rich mixture of Bresse poultry, foie gras slices, Paris mushrooms, spinach shoots, and natural quenelles. And of course, a fève is hidden inside… a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Are you more into sweet or savory? Make your pick and embark on a quest to find the hidden fève in one of the King Cake Galettes 2026 at La Grande Épicerie de Paris, available from January 2 to 31, 2026!