Tea room guide - activities

Le Valentin, the charming retro tearoom in Paris' Galerie Vivienne

Did you know? Tucked away in Paris's Galerie Vivienne, a charming hidden tea room is the perfect spot for gourmands eager to sample delicious pastries, or in search of a restaurant for breakfast or lunch on the go. Welcome to Le Valentin, our favorite spot where you'll love to take a step back in time.

Dream bubble: the winter terrace of Restaurant George atop the Centre Pompidou

An XXL Bubble of Dreams has landed on the Georges terrace atop the Centre Pompidou. To coincide with the Surrealism exhibition, this ephemeral bar celebrates art and festivities with creative cocktails, sweets inspired by the work of Magritte and a breathtaking view of Paris. Open until January 13, 2025!

Jo and Nana Cakes: pastries and vegan tea time in a cosy vintage tea room

Just a stone's throw from the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture, enjoy a moment of calm and indulgence at Jo and Nana Cakes, a plant-based patisserie where you can enjoy delicious sweets on the go, for tea time or brunch!

The Christmas Pastry Bar at the George V, the ephemeral, gourmet Christmas tea room

This winter, the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris invites us to enjoy an experience combining Christmas magic and gourmet delights by transforming its famous bar into an ephemeral tea room, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from December 6 to 25, 2024. In an enchanting setting designed by Jeff Leatham, illuminated by candles and decorated with snow-covered fir trees, you can sample the refined creations of pastry chef Michael Bartocetti.

The exceptional Christmas and winter Tea Time at George V 2024

Dreaming of an exceptional Christmas tea time? Then come and discover the Four Seasons George V Paris. For the festive season of 2024, a sublime offer is on offer until January 6, 2025. From Michael Bartocetti's sweets and pastries to Guillaume Cabrol's brioche, there's something for everyone.

Paris Foreign Missions Christmas Market 2024: original gifts and free workshops

The MEP, Missions Etrangères de Paris, are holding their solidarity Christmas market from December 4 to 7 and December 11 to 14, 2024. You too can support the MEP missions in Thailand, India, Burma, South Korea and Madagascar with a gift that makes sense!

Christmas 2024 at the Plaza Athénée: magical ice rink and chalet-raclette by Jean Imbert

For the Christmas season, the Plaza Athénée unveils a gourmet chalet featuring Savoyard fondues, along with its famous ice rink, to be discovered from November 28, 2024 to January 2, 2025. A taste of the mountains in the idyllic setting of the Plaza Athénée terrace, illuminated for the festive season!

Manteigaria, the authentic Portuguese pastéis de nata in Paris

The famous Portuguese pastry house Manteigaria has opened a patisserie in the Haut-Marais district, where you can enjoy its pastéis de nata!

Aux Quais, the organic and local tearoom at l'Étang-la-Ville station in the Yvelines department

The "Aux Quais" tearoom, freshly opened in October in the heart of the former train station at l'Étang-la-Ville in the Yvelines, awaits all visiting gourmets and Sunday strollers to treat you to organic and local products, all homemade.

Café Shin Paris, the delicious coffee shop between Paris and Seoul

Café Shin Paris is the newly opened coffee shop in the 10ᵉ arrondissement offering gourmet lattes and pastries to die for. This spot offers a happy marriage between France and Korea, with fusion specialties well worth the detour.

Maison Élysée: the free Élysée museum/café, opposite the presidential palace in Paris

The Élysée Palace has finally opened the doors to its very own museum! Come and enjoy an exclusive presidential experience at the Maison de l'Élysée, located just opposite the palace. On the program? A free, royal immersion in the 600 m2 museum, café and boutique.

Emma Duvéré, the 11th arrondissement's friendly café-pâtisserie with brunch and tea time

Emma Duvéré is the charming neighborhood café-pâtisserie nestled in the discreet rue Sedaine in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Located in the heart of Popincourt Village, this eco-responsible address, with its delicious, organic and homemade flavors, has become a veritable neighborhood landmark. It's a great place to stop for lunch, brunch or a coffee and cake.

Le Jardin Sucré opens its chocolate shop and tearoom in Dampierre, Yvelines

Food lovers beware: Jardin Sucré has opened its chocolate shop and tea room in Dampierre, just a stone's throw from the château. It's a new chapter for the couple, who already delight us in Cernay-la-Ville and Paris. We're off to the former Auberge Saint-Pierre, which has come back to life with this opening.

Sweet Intuition: the gourmet patisserie and tearoom where you can create your own cake from A to Z

For those of you with a sweet tooth, Sweet Intuition is the place to indulge in delicious homemade desserts, made to order, in the Montorgueil district.

Café Pli: an inspiring coffee shop where you can send yourself a letter in the future

Café Pli is an intimate concept straight from Korea, offering you the chance to put your thoughts on paper for your future self, who will receive a letter in one, ten or twenty years' time, and will undoubtedly have a nice surprise! Rendezvous in the 11th arrondissement for a moment with yourself, over a drink and a sweet treat.

Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times

Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try.

Somewhere... La Matière, the patisserie of Florian Barbarot and Pierre-Henry Lecompte

Somewhere... La Matière is the patisserie of Florian Barbarot and Pierre-Henry Lecompte, due to open in August.

Iced tea at Burgundy Paris by Léandre Vivier

How about an enchanted interlude this summer 2024 in Paris? Head for the Burgundy to discover the iced tea created by talented chef Léandre Vivier.

La Tropicale Glacier, the unusual ice cream parlour we love

La Tropicale Glacier is the colorful concept that awaits you in Paris. It's not just a tea room, but also an ice cream parlour with unusual flavours!

The café royal and Pierre Hermé's patisserie at the Hôtel Les Lumières de Versailles unveiled

In the immediate vicinity of the Château de Versailles, a new gourmet boutique has opened, along with a sublime café orchestrated by Pierre Hermé. The newly-opened Hôtel Les Lumières Versailles offers an exceptional setting for this patisserie and café-tea room, overlooking the Place d'Armes and the château's main courtyard. It's the perfect place to indulge in the sweet and savoury creations of the king of pastry.