Christmas is fast approaching and we’re starting to think about the preparations. What present for little Louis? What will I cook? But above all, which log should I eat for dessert? To simplify the task, we’ve put together a selection of chocolate and pastry shops that make extraordinary logs.
Maison Flochon, excellence at the right time
The Flochon patisserie is a must in Lyon. You only have to see the long queues on Sundays to realize this. Here, we love the art of beautiful creations, pastries that are works of art and almost hard to eat. And yet, Guillaume Flochon’s sweet treats are so good! So imagine presenting one of the logs from this pastry chef’s store to your guests on New Year’s Eve? You’re sure to be a hit!
📍 26 bis rue Masaryk, Lyon 9
🏷️ Price: From €32.40 for 4 people
Remarkable logs from Bernachon
As with its predecessor, anyone who hasn’t heard of Bernachon isn’t from Lyon. This iconic Lyon house (and worldwide, in fact) is based in the Sixth Arrondissement and is renowned for… everything it creates. Because at Bernachon, everything is incredibly good and beautiful. Excellence is the word that defines every pastry in the store. So this Christmas, don’t hesitate to treat yourself to excellence at the table, for the highlight of the show with the traditional Yule log! The catalog is already available, with some fifteen logs, each more appetizing than the last!
📍 42 cour Franklin Roosevelt, Lyon 6
🏷️ Price: from €38.40 for 4 people
Tasty logs from Maison Bouillet
As the ski season gets underway, Lyon pastry chef and chocolatier Sébastien Bouillet is already celebrating Christmas. His boutique is a veritable landmark for all gourmands. This year, Maison Bouillet takes us to the mountains, to winter sports and snow! Get ready to slalom between original logs and great classics, chocolate figurines and spectacular entremets. It’s the perfect way to glide down the slope of indulgence!
📍 several addresses in Lyon, including 15 place de la Croix Rousse and 78 avenue des Frères Lumières
🏷️ Price: from €45 for 6 people
Chocolat Sève, the taste of inventiveness
Sève is nothing less than the little jewel of a chocolate academician. Nothing less. As a member of the prestigious Relais Dessert association and one of France’s 10 best chocolatiers, it’s clear that buying a log from Sève for Christmas is a sure-fire way to have a great time. He’s also one of the few people to create his own chocolate, from the bean to the log!
📍 Several boutiques, including 29, quai Saint Antoine (Lyon 2) and 10 rue Victor Fort (Lyon 4).
🏷️ Price: from 56€ for 6 people
The birthday log from Dorner Frères
Dorner Frères is the patisserie that delights the taste buds of gourmands in Brotteaux. From Paris Brest revisited to their famous madeleine delicately scented with orange blossom, you’re bound to find something to your liking. Their expertise will also delight your stomach on Christmas Eve!
📍 91 Boulevard des Belges, Lyon 6
🏷️ Price: from €45 for 6 people