Valentine’s Day 2026

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INTRODUCTION

To mark Valentine’s Day, the Relais Desserts pastry chefs are focusing on pastries that reflect emotion and sharing. Hearts, messages, flowers and other symbols become unique forms of expression, part of a creation where taste, technique and intention combine with simplicity and precision. Find out more about their creations without further delay…

At Laurent Le Daniel, the expression of love is characterised by elegance and precision. His heart-shaped desserts, offered in soft or more intense shades, are decorated with a delicate handwritten signature. A legible, well-balanced pastry, in which the shape and writing complement a controlled indulgence.

Vincent Guerlais presents a piece designed as a gift. It is inspired by a precious object, and symbolises the care and attention given to the person you want to please. Chocolate is crafted with finesse, using a sensitive approach.

Maison Oberweis combines memories and emotion. With its graphic chocolate design featuring hearts and retro references, this creation tells a simple, emotional story. This treat is a real gourmet pleasure that brings back memories.

At Sébastien Brocard, the message is simple and clear. A heart with a velvet finish, a calligraphic inscription, and everything is said. This creation is distinguished by its simplicity and sincerity, emphasising emotion.

Patrick Agnellet highlights chocolate through a warm and sensual interpretation. The hearts, with their soft texture, are presented with rose petals, evoking sensuality and sharing. An enticing creation, designed for two to enjoy together.

With Christophe Adam, Valentine’s Day takes on a more graphic dimension. The éclairs are covered with a floral relief decoration inspired by roses, all in a deep red colour. A contemporary creation, immediately recognisable, blending patisserie with design.

Maison Jouvaud takes a joyful and convivial approach with its creation ‘Les 13 Bisous’. This dessert to share is a delicious combination of textures, colours, and little chocolate hearts in a generous composition. An interpretation of Valentine’s Day focused on gourmet pleasure and complicity.

Kévin Matyasi imagines a narrative creation, based on the idea of couples and mountains. Chocolate, whose volume and structure have been carefully crafted, becomes a medium for storytelling.

Maison Del Rey invites you into a world of deep emotion. A teddy bear with a heart in its arms, accompanied by chocolate variations, adds a touch of tenderness to this creation. A clear interpretation of Valentine’s Day, designed as a present to give.

For Maison Lenôtre, Valentine’s Day is all about timeless elegance. A heart-shaped dessert with a deep red velvet finish, enhanced with a delicate floral decoration. A simple and refined creation, faithful to the heritage and know-how of the Maison.

Pierre Hermé celebrates love to infinity! For his collection, Pierre Hermé works with the illustrator Julie Serre in order to create a surreal and out-of-the-ordinary atmosphere. With a blend of imagination, dreams and storytelling, we let ourselves be carried away by the fine, precise lines, where each element is linked in an abstract, abundant and intriguing composition.

Luc Guillet creates ‘Jeu d’amour’, an assembly made of milk and white chocolate to share, garnished with melting, delicate praline hearts and caramel hearts.

The Chocolate Rose created by Jérôme de Oliveira for your Valentine: a sublime dark chocolate flower and its jar filled with hazelnut gianduja to make your lover melt.

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