Bring true French tradition to your Epiphany celebration with these authentic porcelain fève, handmade in France. Each fève (king cake charm) is carefully moulded, painted, and glazed by skilled artisans, making every piece unique. Designed for the Galette des Rois tradition, this charm can be baked into your king cake. You can also keep it as a collector’s item. Whether you’re a pastry professional, home baker, or fève enthusiast, this exclusive piece adds authenticity, beauty, and French spirit to your celebration.
✅ What is a fève (king cake charm)?
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A small figurine hidden inside the Galette des Rois (King Cake).
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French tradition: the person who finds the fève becomes king or queen for the day.
Artisans hand-craft each ceramic fève and carefully paint it.
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Their creations blend heritage, art, and humor — small objects that tell stories.
🏺 Why They’re Special
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100% Made in France and handcrafted.
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Combines traditional techniques of porcelain and faience with modern creativity.
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High-quality, authentic French know-how.
In ancient Rome, people originally used a real broad bean as the fève. Then, they placed it inside a cake during pagan festivals, especially the Saturnalia.
This winter celebration marked the end of the year and involved temporarily reversing social roles — slaves could become “kings” for a day if they found the bean in their slice.
As Christianity spread through Europe, people adapted this custom to celebrate the Epiphany (January 6), honoring the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus. The “king cake” (galette des rois) then served to mark the occasion, and whoever found the fève in their slice became the king or queen for the day.
Over time, the real bean was replaced by porcelain figurines, starting in the 19th century, first in Provence and then across France. These tiny figurines became increasingly elaborate — depicting biblical scenes, royal symbols, and later popular culture icons.
Today, fèves are collectors’ items, with thousands of different designs produced annually.
✅ Usage tips
- Safety: warn children not to bite into porcelain or metal fèves.