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Where to Buy the Best Luxurious Christmas Buches in Paris?

In the 1st Arrondissement

1. Cédric Grolet

In the heart of Paris, Cédric Grolet, known for his innovative pastry creations, offers a unique taste experience with his Christmas Yule Log. A specialist in trompe-l'oeil, he amazes with the Papillote Yule Log, a culinary work of art that subtly combines cocoa and citrus. This creation celebrates the perfect marriage of mandarin and dark chocolate, featuring a flowing mandarin heart, accompanied by a smooth chocolate mousse and a soft chocolate biscuit.

The Vanilla Yule Log, a flagship preparation for 8 people, is sold at €150. Grolet, with his talent for edible sculpture, transforms vanilla, a simple spice, into a taste declaration of love. Inside the log, a harmony of flavors is revealed with vanilla praline, a flowing vanilla heart, and a delicately flavored mousse. It's an invitation to rediscover vanilla in a new light, a promise of rich and enveloping flavors.

Cédric Grolet, in collaboration with François Deshayes, excels in exploring the nuances of vanilla. Their mastery is reflected in creations such as vanilla praline and flowing vanilla heart, delights that testify to their passion for this spice. Each Yule Log is a taste exploration, offering an unforgettable sensory experience, rooted in French pastry savoir-faire and culinary innovation.

Vanilla Yule Log for 8 people at €150
Wednesday to Sunday from noon

Grands Boulevards

2. Nina Métayer

'Le Flocon', the Christmas yule log at Nina Métayer's, brings the ephemeral charm of a snowflake to the festive season. Available from December 13th to 31st, this dessert captures the elegance of winter moments. Its vanilla and pecan flavors reminisce the sweet essence of Christmas.

Renowned as the world's best pastry chef, Nina Métayer's Délicatisserie presents an array of five Christmas yule logs for 2023. From the signature 'Le Flocon' to the gluten-free 'Rencontre', each creation is a promise of culinary delight. These artisanal yule logs blend diverse flavors with a sophisticated aesthetic, celebrating the festive season in style.

'Le Flocon' is a culinary masterpiece by Chef Métayer, featuring a complex blend of millet seed and pecan crisp, soft pecan biscuit, homemade pecan-hazelnut praline, creamy vanilla, and light vanilla mousse. Adorned with crispy cigarette tuiles and candy beads, this yule log is not just a dessert, but an exquisite gastronomic experience for the holiday season.

For Christmas, classic yule log menus for 4 people at 38€, for 8 people at 64€, and the signature 'Le Flocon' yule log at 90€ for 6 to 8 people.

Marais

3. Yann Couvreur

At Yann Couvreur, the Christmas season is highlighted by the exceptional creation of the "Megève" yule log. Inspired by the mountains of Megève, this yule log combines elegance and finesse, featuring a dark chocolate shell encasing exquisite vanilla mousse, chestnut cream, chestnut paste, and confit chestnut pieces. A distinctive touch is added by the hazelnut paste with fleur de sel, bringing a unique flair to this festive delicacy.

The "Megève" yule log stands out not only for its exquisite taste but also for its original design. With mountain motifs and a small fox representing Megève, this creation is a true visual masterpiece. Customers are often captivated by its appearance, taking time to capture the moment before succumbing to the gustatory temptation. This yule log, centered around the theme of chestnut in cream, paste, and pieces, along with hazelnut, is a pinnacle of flavor for Christmas 2023.

Available for 65 € for six people, Yann Couvreur's "Megève" yule log is a celebration of the festive season. Each bite is an experience in itself, offering a culinary journey that lingers in memory long after the festivities end. It's a centerpiece for any Christmas meal, bringing a touch of elegance and indulgence to your table.

Bûche "Megève", for 6 people at 65€
Restaurants

Each year, our selection will help you find the best Yule log! Whether you are looking for a traditional Yule log or a more modern recipe from a famous pastry chef, you will find the address that will delight your taste buds, whether in a good bakery or in a Parisian palace hotel for an exceptional Yule log!

The best choice is the one that will be unanimously approved by your family, for both kids and adults. With chestnuts, chocolate, buttercream or with a perfect design, be sure to buy a good dessert (more or less expensive depending on the chosen location) that will perfectly end this Christmas meal. The most beautiful Yule logs are here!