Galette des Rois 2026. January limited sale at Eclat de Jour Toyosu

This article explains the French New Year's cake, Galette des Rois, along with its origins and the customs of fèves. Eclat des Jours Toyosu will be selling two types of Galette des Rois exclusively in January 2026.

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Eclat de Jours Co., Ltd.

The patisserie "Éclat des Jours" opened in Toyosu, Tokyo in June 2020. "Éclat des Jours" is a coined word meaning "glorious days" in French, and was named with the hope that our sweets will accompany our customers on their special days and everyday moments, and add color to their memorable "glorious days." The concept of Éclat des Jours' sweets is "freshness," "melting texture," and "smoothness." Based on the techniques and flavors that owner chef Yohei Nakayama acquired through his training in France, we value textures that are familiar to Japanese people and easy to eat. We aim to bring out the maximum flavor of the ingredients themselves while adding contrast to simple compositions. Our goal is to be a comprehensive patisserie. We offer a wide range of products, including entremets (whole cakes), petit gateaux (individual cakes), baked goods such as buttery madeleines and cookies, breads such as baguettes and croissants baked in-store every morning, and chocolates and jams that decorate our display cases. In the future, we also plan to expand our product lineup to include small gifts for everyday use and for relaxing at home. While cherishing French traditions, we are always challenging ourselves with new flavors, and hope to remain a patisserie that is loved by our customers for a long time.

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Galette des Rois is one of the sweets that symbolizes the French holiday season. It is a beloved seasonal tradition, appearing in patisseries and boulangeries every January and enjoyed by family and friends. Eclat des Jours also sells it exclusively in January, and in 2026, two varieties will be available: Myrtille Pistache and the classic Nature.

Table of Contents
What is Galette des Rois?
Why Galette des Rois has become a January staple
How to enjoy Galette des Rois
Eclat des Jours Galette des Rois 2026
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What is Galette des Rois?

Galette des Rois means "king's cake" in French, and is a traditional French dessert that represents January.

In France, once the New Year arrives, it is lined up in bakeries and patisseries as a beloved seasonal classic sweet, enjoyed by family, friends, and coworkers in slices. The most common style is a folded puff pastry filled with an almond cream called frangipane and baked. Although it may look simple, it is known as a dessert that showcases the artisan's skill, such as the fragrant puff pastry, the lightness of the layers, the texture after baking, and the balance of the richness and sweetness of the almond cream.

However, the shape is not the same throughout France; in southern France, a type where brioche dough is baked in the shape of a crown and decorated with candied fruit is preferred, and there are also regional variations.

Why Galette des Rois has become a January staple

Galette des Rois is a sweet originally associated with the Christian holiday of Epiphany.

Epiphany is the day that commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus, and is liturgically celebrated on January 6. However, depending on the region and church practices, it is sometimes celebrated on the first Sunday in early January, and the date varies from year to year.

Therefore, in French life, it is not something that is eaten only on a specific day, but rather has become a part of the culture of enjoying it throughout January as a seasonal January confectionery. Many stores start selling it around the end of December and it can continue until the end of January, and many people eat it multiple times to coincide with New Year's gatherings and the start of work.

Although Galette des Rois originated from a religious event, it has now become a widely loved part of French culture, a way for everyone to share the New Year.

How to enjoy Galette des Rois

Galette des Rois is not only delicious, but also has the habit of being enjoyed by everyone.

A traditional Galette des Rois contains a single piece of cake called a fève. Fève is French for bean, and it is said that in the past, actual beans or almonds were used, but nowadays small ceramic figurines are the norm, and they have become so ingrained in the culture that some people even collect them.

There are also unique rules for how to eat it. First, the galette is cut into equal pieces, about 6 to 8 slices depending on the size of the cake, so that everyone gets an equal-sized piece. The classic style is for the youngest child to hide under the table and nominate who gets which piece. This creates an excitement similar to a lottery, and naturally livens up the atmosphere.

The person who wins the fève becomes the star of the day. They wear a crown, become king or queen, and receive blessings from those around them, and it is said that they will have good luck for the year. Whoever wins is happy, and even if they don't, they can all share the same sized galette. This feeling of sharing and enjoying the same thing with everyone is one of the reasons why Galette des Rois has been loved for so long.

Eclat des Jours Galette des Rois 2026

Eclat des Jours' Galette des Rois is characterized by its lightness. Light puff pastry is baked together with Eclat des Jours' special frangipane. We aimed for a balance that is rich but not too heavy, so that you'll want to keep eating it again and again.

And in 2026 we will offer two types.

The annual classic Nature

The light puff pastry is baked with Eclat de Jour's special frangipane almond cream. This is the classic machine that allows you to most honestly experience the lightness that is characteristic of Eclat de Jour.

Myrtille Pistachio

Pistachio frangipane is filled with blueberry confit and baked in pie crust. A slight saltiness brings out the richness of the pistachio, creating a flavor that allows you to enjoy the balance of fruitiness and aroma.

While the original version often contains ceramic fèves, Eclat de Jours uses almonds instead of the fèves in both products for hygiene and safety reasons.

While still retaining the fun of cutting the galette together and finding the winning piece, this version has been designed to be safer to eat, and is recommended for those trying galette des rois for the first time.

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Store Information

Store name: Éclat des Jours Toyosu Bayside Cross store

Address: Urban Dock Lalaport Toyosu 3, 2-4-9 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Access: Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "Toyosu Station" Exit 2b, right outside / Yurikamome "Toyosu Station" 3-minute walk

Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-20:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-20:00

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays

Phone number: 03-5534-8966

Official website: https://www.eclatdesjours.jp/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eclatdesjours_english/

summary

Galette des Rois is a French New Year's treat that not only boasts the deliciousness of pie and almond cream, but also the culture of everyone cutting it into pieces and finding the winning piece. Learning about its origins and how to eat it will make each bite feel even more special.

Eclat de Jour Toyosu will offer two types of candy exclusively in January 2026, with almonds used instead of sugar to ensure safe and enjoyable candy. Be sure to give it a try as part of the seasonal treat.

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Eclat de Jours Co., Ltd.

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