Galette des Rois
Puff pastry almond cake hiding a lucky charm.
About Galette des Rois
Two discs of puff pastry are sealed around almond frangipane, with a tiny figurine hidden inside; whoever finds it is crowned king for the day. It is eaten across France for Epiphany in January.
✅ Before you go to France
Round out your trip — most travellers book these alongside their trip.
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