Republican Epiphany Cake 2026 at the Élysée Palace, prepared by the Presidential Kitchen — photos

In Paris, Epiphany is a highly anticipated event, with exclusive king cake creations from top luxury houses, innovative works by celebrated pastry chefs, and the craftsmanship of talented bakers vying for the crown. This year, a new entry has caught everyone's eye: the King Cake from the Élysée Palace. Following its pâté en croûte and Christmas log, the official residence of the French President continues its culinary tradition with a flaky, buttery cake to savor this January.

Maison Élysée: the free Élysée museum/café, opposite the presidential palace in Paris
The Élysée Palace has finally opened the doors to its very own museum! Come and enjoy an exclusive presidential experience at the Maison de l'Élysée, located just opposite the palace. On the program? A free, royal immersion in the 600 m2 museum, café and boutique. [Read more]

Available in the institution’s café, the galette from Maison Élysée was crafted by Fabrice Desvignes, head of the Palace kitchens, a renowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France and Bocuse d’Or winner, along with his team of pastry chefs. The recipe focuses on simplicity and quality: a frangipane made with raw almonds, subtly flavored with Martinique rum and vanilla from La Réunion.

A perfectly balanced treat, where the gentle aroma of vanilla adds a comforting roundness without overpowering the almond. The puff pastry, golden and slightly caramelized, provides a pleasing contrast of textures, while the entire pastry remains tender and never dry. A quick note: the slices served at the café do not include the hidden fève. If you’re hoping to find it, you'll need to opt for the whole galette designed for six people.

This exclusive fève, crafted in ceramic by the French manufacturer Colas de Clamecy—an honored Living Heritage Company—depicts the façade of the Élysée Palace. A clever and refined reinterpretation of the traditional King’s Cake, it’s generous, expertly executed, and downright delicious: an instant favorite.

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The traditional King’s Cake will be available until January 17, 2026 inclusive at the Café of the Élysée Residence. The café is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is served at a price of 8€ per slice for on-site tasting (table reservations recommended), and 40€ for the whole cake to take away. In this case, it’s best to arrive right at opening or, at the very least, early in the afternoon to avoid any disappointment due to limited daily stock.

A traditional King’s Cake that highlights both the flavor and the craftsmanship behind it.

Also explore the 2026 galette from the Élysée Palace:

Elysée King's Cake 2026: Where to find the presidential cake in a family-sized version? - photos
And what if you could enjoy the Élysée’s king’s cake right from your own table? Made with the same pure butter puff pastry, filled with homemade frangipane, and this time, with the lucky bean hidden inside so that everyone can take turns being king or queen for a slice. It’s available in a family-sized version at a craft bakery in the 15th arrondissement — faithful to the palace’s recipe, but designed to bring a touch of royal indulgence to your gatherings! [Read more]

Epiphany is a moment of discovery that often catches us by surprise, a sudden clarity that transforms our perspective and illuminates new paths forward. It’s a time when everything seems to click into place, revealing insights that were previously hidden or misunderstood. These revelations can inspire us, challenge us, and sometimes even change the course of our lives.

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