The 2026 King's Cake at the Élysée Palace: a creation crafted by the Chef of the Presidential Residence

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]

Offered at the institution's café, the galette from the Élysée Palace has been crafted by Fabrice Desvignes, the Palace's head chef, a renowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France and Bocuse d’Or winner, accompanied by his team of pastry chefs. The recipe focuses on simplicity and quality: a filling of pure almond frangipane, delicately infused with Martinique rum and vanilla from Réunion.

Inside, an exclusive fève awaits the luckiest. Crafted in ceramic by the French manufacturer Colas de Clamecy—recognized as a Living Heritage Company—this charming piece depicts the façade of the Élysée Palace. A tasting experience that’s as delightful as it is collectible.

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The galette is available until January 17, 2026, inclusive, at the Café of the Élysée Residence. The café is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is served at a price of 8€ per slice for on-site tasting, and 40€ for the whole galette to take away.

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

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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.