Holidays 2021 are just around the corner and gourmands are already looking for the perfect yule log to flawlessly finish their Christmas or New Year’s dinner. But do you know where the yule log comes from?

A long time ago, each guest invited to Christmas Eve dinner used to bring a log to warm the house up during the night. Since heating systems have changed since then, this lovely tradition could have disappeared if pâtissier Pierre Lacam did not step in and have the idea to make it a cake.

And because things going on well, it is actually in Pierre Lacam’s grandson's patisserie rue des Martyrs that Sébastien Gaudard has settled in and decided to delight our taste buds with delicious sweet creations.

For this Christmas 2021, Lorraine pastry chef Sébastien Gaudard wishes to innovate and come with traditional yule logs and a selection of desserts and treats you can do yourself with your family or friends. "After two peculiar years, I wanted to provide new experiences speaking to everyone to make of Christmas 2021 a convivial and playful moment for families. The 'Presque tout pour...' selection will enable, I hope, to create memories of sharing for foodies", Sebastien Gaudard said.

To arouse one's curiosity and taste buds, Sébastien Gaudard presents his gingerbread home, a zero waste home, 100% sustainable made in partnership with Ateliers Chutes Libres, a group of designers. Build the gingerbread home yourself thanks to a special kit including five gingerbread squares with zero waste! Both playful and infulging, it is a great gift to enjoy this winter!

Public price: €36 for the kit - €49 built
Booking from November 1, 2021
House already built up available in store
House kit available on the website, to preorder from November 15, 2021 and in stores from December 10

Another original treat offered by Sébastien Gaudard for the Holidays 2021? His black forest gateau yule log to make yourself as well! To do so, the "Ma Bûche Forêt Noire" kit includes the main elements to do this iconic dessert but yue log style yourself.

Public price: €27
Booking from November 15, 2021
Available in preorder in store and online from November 15, 2021

Moving on to the new yule log, the pastry chef presents his signature chestnut-pear yule log based on almond roll cake, chopped chestnuts and cream, and poached pears.

One size, serving 6/7 - Public price: €45
Available from December 10, 2021

• To be read
• Yule logs 2021 by Philippe Conticini
• Yule logs 2021 by Jeffrey Cagnes
• Yule logs and Christmas cakes 2021 by La Grande Epicerie de Paris

Also enjoy the staple pastry yule logs, traditional yule logs and frozen yule logs by Sébastien Gaudard:

• The Bûche Merveilleuse: smooth vanilla meringue, whipped chocolate cream, bitter chocolate shavings
• The Bûche Mont-Blanc: Madagascan vanilla meringue, chestnut cream and whipped cream
• The Bûche Séraphin: hazelnut and chestnut roll cake, praline and chopped hazelnut cream, milk chocolate glazing