Gourmets beware! At the start of 2026, we set out to explore the bakeries of Bordeaux to find the perfect Epiphany gem. From classic frangipanes to the typical crowns of the South-West, the choice promises to be a tough one. One thing’s for sure: galettes des rois will delight your taste buds in early January!
Galettes and brioche from Pâtisserie Valantin
Laurent Lachenal ‘s Bordeaux patisserie offers several versions of the galette des rois! Frangipane or hazelnut-apricot, take your pick! Not forgetting a gluten-free option or brioche versions. If you’re already a fan of his Bordeaux palets and canelets, you’re sure to fall for this January 6th king’s cake!
📍268 Cours de la Somme, 33800 Bordeaux
Maison Lamour’s crowns and galettes des rois
If you’d like to celebrate your love of galettes, head to Maison Lamour. The patisserie kicks off the festivities on December 31 with a classic frangipane galette and a more gourmet chocolate-pecan version. For lovers of brioche crowns, there’s a choice between an almond-flavored version and a white chocolate-lime version. We hesitate, we hesitate!
📍157 Rue Judaïque, 33000 Bordeaux
Mi Cielo’s classic Bordeaux galettes
Mi Cielo‘s delicious, crunchy, 100% homemade galettes des Rois are back! Available to order, they promise to take you to 7th heaven! For 2026, in addition to the famous almond frangipane, Mi Cielo is bringing back another classic you’re sure to love: the ultra-light and fluffy brioche galette from Bordeaux!
📍 13 Boulevard Pierre 1er, 33110 Le Bouscat
Aux Merveilleux de Fred’s Flemish galette
Straight from Lille, the Flemish patisserie offers us a brioche-style galette in the Ch’ti style, and it’s de-li-cious! A brioche with mousseline cream, flavored with rum or orange blossom. To be enjoyed without moderation until the end of January!
📍 7 Place Jean Jaurès, 33000 Bordeaux
Frangipane at Gourmandises de Guillaume
Are you looking for 100% homemade products that use local produce without losing any of their gourmet flavour? Visit Guillaume and Kathleen, who delight us with their sweet and savory creations. Discover their frangipane cakes in store and succumb to their delicious smell and flavor. We look forward to hearing from you!
📍 202 bis rue de la Benauge, 33100 Bordeaux
Maison Perrin frangipane or brioche cakes
Maison Perrin is a family-run business that relies on artisanal production of its products, so it’s not surprising that their galettes are a delight! Frangipane or brioche, at Maison Perrin you’ve got the whole month of January to decide. Visit one of the four boutiques in the Bordeaux region to treat yourself.
📍 55-57 Rue Fondaudège, 33000 Bordeaux / 📍 47 Rue Jules Ferry, 33200 Bordeaux
📍 333 Av. de Verdun, 33700 Mérignac / 📍 64 Av. de l’Aquitaine, 33560 Sainte-Eulalie
