© Le Marais Mood
A Christian holiday, Epiphany celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the child Jesus. It is also the festival of gourmands who traditionally share The kings' cake January 6th. In fact, this extremely popular cake is eaten until the end of the month. But where to find it in Marais? For example, in one of these addresses selected by Le Marais Mood. Only artisan pastry chefs who defend know-how and quality products.
© Chocolate House
The Maison du chocolat does not deviate from its reputation for excellence with this pancake with a “wow” effect. Added to the almond cream is a dark chocolate ganache and a mandarin custard. Its caramelized puff pastry is not to be outdone, especially as it is topped with a crunchy chocolate lace. Dazzling!
For 6/8 people €60
▼ La Maison du Chocolat
14 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris
Every day from 10h to 19h
Tel: 06 38 52 29 80
Brigadier
© Brigadier
In this bakery-pastry shop located a few steps from Place des Vosges, Tomas and Lucio, who have passed through several major houses (Four Seasons, Cyril Lignac, etc.), offer creative interpretations of French and Italian classics. Their galette des rois is no exception to this rule. Its caramelized and crunchy puff pastry houses an almond cream rich in aromas. Succulent!
For 6 people €36
▼ Brigat'Paris
6, rue du Pas de la Mule, 75004 Paris
Tuesday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Saturday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Tel: 01 57 40 83 85
© La Glacerie Paris
What if, for a change, we tried the frozen pancake? The Paris ice cream shop offers a Mont-Blanc galette de Rois which evokes the scents of the peaks and valleys, with different layers of flavors: vanilla chestnut ice cream, then vanilla ice cream and, finally, a blackcurrant sorbet flavored with rum brown, all topped with French meringue sticks. Haute couture.
For 8/10 people €68
▼ The Ice Cream Paris
13, eue du Temple, 75004 Paris
Monday to Friday and Sunday from 13h to 19h30
Saturday from 13 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Tel: 01 55 43 91 96
In his bakery Le Petit Versailles and the adjoining Marie-Antoinette tea room, the best worker in France 1986 Christian Vabret produces a galette with a classic aesthetic. Its pure butter puff pastry envelops a generous portion of almond cream. Everything is both crispy and soft.
For 6/8 people €30
▼ At the Petit Versailles du Marais
1 Rue Tiron, 75004 Paris
Monday to Saturday 7 am to 20 pm
Tel: +0 893 02 53 61
Brothers wedding
© Mariage Frères
At Mariage Frères, it’s always about tea. In this case, this crispy cake with soft frangipane is delicately flavored with Balthazar blue tea. It goes well with homemade blue tea. Why by Balthazar tea itself?
For 6/8 people €45
▼ Brothers wedding
30, rue du Bourg Tibourg, 75004 Paris
Daily from 10h30 to 19h30
Tel: +01 42 72 28 11
Appreciated by purists, this multi-awarded neighborhood bakery (for its croissants and baguettes) excels in the classics. Its generous almond cream pancake is, like the rest, executed according to the rules of the art.
For 6 people from 25 to 30€, since the price is calculated by weight (45€/kg)
▼ All about bread
134 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris
Daily from 6 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Tel: +01 42 78 04 72
Friends
© Friends
Naturally gluten-free, lactose-free with a limited edition vegan option, Copains pancakes are available in different versions: gluten-free frangipane, gluten-free pistachio, 100% vegan chocolate. The intolerant say “thank you” to Copains!
For 6/8 people €37,90
▼ Friends
29 Rue des Blancs-Manteaux 75004 Paris
Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Sunday from 9 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Tel: +06 13 54 63 62
Text: Katia Barillot, Axel G.
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