Hot chocolate guide - activities

Le Véro-Dodat, the authentic Brasserie-tea room in a historic covered passageway

Tucked away in the Galerie Véro-Dodat covered passageway is the Brasserie - Salon de thé of the same name: Le Véro-Dodat. With its blend of local cuisine and home-made gourmet tea, it's a great place to take a break from the past.

Discover the Château Musée et atelier Rosa Bonheur in Thomery: a haven of inspiration

We're off to discover the Château et atelier Rosa Bonheur in Thomery, where the famous artist lived for almost 40 years in Seine-et-Marne. Soak up her creative world and her passion for animals on a guided tour full of discoveries.

Delicious tea time at the Shangri-La Paris by Maxence Barbot

For those with a sweet tooth, it's time to indulge in Maxence Barbot's tea time at the Shangri-La Paris. A sublime, divine gourmet snack, comfortably seated under the glass roof of the Bauhinia.

Cakepart, the unique Parisian coffee shop specializing in sweet and savory cakes

Feel like going back to childhood? Head to Cakepart, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, for a 100% sweet or savoury cake experience, full of gourmet goodness and original flavours!

Le Chat Mallows Café, the cosy, gourmet place to cuddle cats

To meet the cutest cats in Paris's 15th arrondissement, head to Chat Mallows Café, a super-cozy cat café! Enjoy cuddles, donuts and hot feline drinks.

L'Éclair de Génie Café, Christophe Adam's original gourmet coffee shop

Christophe Adam has opened his first new-generation Éclair de Génie Café, in the 2nd arrondissement, a new coffee shop featuring finely selected coffees, ultra-original gourmet drinks and creative pastries and delights. Something to tempt both sweet and savoury eaters.

Le Jardin de Mademoiselle, the gourmet tea room that changes with the seasons

Fancy a snack in Wonderland? We'd like to take you to Jardin de Mademoiselle, a tea room as pretty as a heart, whose decor and menu change with the seasons. Here, you can indulge in gourmet drinks and cakes in a bright, bucolic atmosphere.

Matthieu Carlin's sublime Tea Time at the Hôtel de Crillon

How about a divine Tea Time at the Hôtel de Crillon? Created jointly by Executive Chef Boris Campanella and Pastry Chef Matthieu Carlin, this magical and delicious afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the palace's Jardin d'Hiver from Friday to Sunday.

Kalany Mya, the relaxing tea time at Passage du Grand Cerf

In Paris's famous Passage du Grand Cerf, Kalany Mya's is a lovely place to relax and, above all, enjoy delicious, healthy and generous cakes and hot drinks.

Angelina's tea time

One of the capital's not-to-be-missed tea times is Angelina. Let's head for this historic tea room on rue de Rivoli for a gourmet moment.

Lactem, the ultra gourmet coffee shop that delights bruncheurs

Lactem is the right address to try on the Grands Boulevards side. In this warm and offbeat coffee shop, you can taste ultra-rewarding delicacies. On the program, good coffee, ultra thick cookies and a great brunch!

The Galerie du Georges V for a treat

The George V invites us to a new culinary experience in its Galerie. For the start of the 2021 season, Chef Alan Taudon has created a new menu that pays tribute to French terroir and savoir-faire. We're back with the essential dishes of French gastronomy, creatively reworked.

Kafé Buki in Paris: the excellent coffee shop that transports us to Japan

How about taking the time to disconnect while drinking real coffee and enjoying some delicious Japanese pastries? Follow us as we take you to Kafé Buki, an ultra-friendly, gourmet Japanese coffee shop.

The Ritz patisserie by François Perret

Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is the name of François Perret's pastry shop and tea room at the Ritz. Head to 38 rue Cambon to discover pastry bars, pastry drinks, all kinds of madeleines and, of course, the chef's famous pastries that we love so much.

86 Champs, Pierre Hermé's tea room on the Champs-Elysées

Pierre Hermé, Best Pastry Chef in the World, our very own Picasso of pastry, has opened the doors of his French tea room on the Champs-Elysées! This 1,000m² temple to gourmet delights boasts a terrace, a beautiful boutique and an olfactory experience area signed l'Occitane en Provence.

Café Pavane: Manon Hévin's restaurant and tea room

Facing the Jardin du Luxembourg, Café Pavane is the first tea room from Manon Hévin, daughter of Jean-Paul Hévin. For this gourmet address, she imagined a little cocoon featuring Russian-inspired dishes and the emblematic cakes of her dad, the famous MOF chocolatier. Here, at last, is an ideal place to enjoy Jean-Paul Hévin's Cheesecake Mazaltov, Pomme de terre and Longchamp chocolat!

Wagashi, traditional Japanese pastries at Toraya

Wagashi, namagashi, monaka, yokan, manju... If all these terms mean nothing to you, a quick trip to Toraya is a must to discover their Japanese pastries, made in the greatest tradition.

Choco Factory or choco addicts' paradise (permanently closed)

Hey chocolate addicts, we've discovered an address that will drive you crazy: Choco Factory! To give you an idea of the place, take a chocolate factory, a confectionery and a coffee-shop and put it all in a hybrid location between a Parisian terrace and a Chicago loft, and you've got Paris's Choco Factory...

La Chocolaterie by Cyril Lignac and Benoit Couvrand in Paris

A new gourmet address has just opened in Paris. Called La Chocolaterie, the new store was conceived by two pastry stars: Cyril Lignac and Benoit Couvrand.