Like most French people, you will probably buy this traditional cake in the coming weeks. At Lidl, you could even win a nice sum, if you’re a little lucky.
The end-of-year celebrations are punctuated with festive meals and treats. After the Yule log and the chocolates, it’s time for the traditional galette des rois to celebrate Epiphany. This Christian holiday, which commemorates the baptism of Christ in the Jordan and honors the Three Wise Men, takes place this Saturday, January 6, 2024.
For the occasion, many French people enjoy this festive cake, often made with frangipane, from the start of the year. Young and old particularly appreciate this festival since it is the ideal opportunity to get together as a family, and to designate the king, the one of course who will have obtained the portion containing the bean. The lucky one will then wear the crown on their head. But it’s not just children who will have the chance to find a hidden treasure inside the king cake! Perhaps you will also be able to come across a rather special bean…
Good news in 2024: the Lidl brand is renewing its “galette des rois” operation by doubling the number of rewards. Thus, from December 7, 2023 to January 14, 2024, these frangipane cakes will contain 60 winning beans (instead of 30 beans last year), each accompanied by a voucher worth 1,000 euros. Enough to give a boost to all consumers during this period of inflation.
So, if you want to try your luck, go to the Point Chaud section of the store. Note that this operation only concerns the frangipane pancake cooked on site, 420 g, sold at 4.49 euros. Good luck to everyone !