For the more epifan among you, Bordeaux Secret set itself the challenge of finding the top royal galette (and we have to admit, we enjoyed it!). But if you’re more of a comforting brioche des rois or a melt-in-your-mouth frangipane? Which deserves to be crowned? It’s up to you to decide!
1. Pâtisserie Valantin
Laurent Lachenal‘s Bordeaux patisserie offers several versions of the galette des rois , and it’s impossible to choose between them! 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
2. Maison Lamour
If you’d like to celebrate your love of galettes, head to Maison Lamour. The patisserie kicks off the festivities with a classic frangipane galette and a more gourmet version with chocolate and hazelnuts. 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
3. Mi Cielo
Mi Cielo‘s delicious, crunchy, 100% homemade galettes des Rois are back! Available in store and to order, they promise to take you to 7th heaven! For 2025, in addition to the famous chocolate-hazelnut frangipane and almond frangipane, Mi Cielo is offering a new product you’re sure to love: the ultra-light and fluffy brioche galette from Bordeaux!
📍 13 Boulevard Pierre 1er, 33110 Le Bouscat.
4. Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Straight from Lille, this Flemish patisserie offers us a Ch’ti version of a brioche galette, and it’s unbelievably delicious! 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.
5. Saveurs et croquants
Baker Kevin Boudard is a frangipane specialist in Gironde, and rightly so! As well as an aesthetic that defies all competition, this expert’s savory, crunchy frangipane is to die for! If you prefer brioches, they too await you at this renowned bakery!
📍 28 B Cr du Général de Gaulle, 33170 Gradignan