Café Smith & Son unveils its Cream Tea

The WHSmith Bookshop, now called Smith&Son, reopens its Paris tea room in the historic ambience ofGeorge Washington's apartment, and unveils a new decor. Smith&Son, the famous British bookshop on rue de Rivoli, has reopened its tea room , well hidden above the bookshop. Located on the 1st floor of the century-old establishment, the café reveals 3 spaces in which to relax.

Whether it's a fireplace room with rediscovered wall decor, a corridor with a relaxing bench or a spacious room at the back, the choice of décor is yours.

The place is unveiling its Cream Tea, a light version of Afternoon Tea, featuring exclusively scones with strawberry jam and Clotted Cream. No salted food, no cakes, just good scores with a good cup of tea. Here, the scones are prepared according to a traditional recipe, plain or with reasons. The clotted cream comes from Coombe Castle (Devon) and the strawberry jam is homemade. Just warmed, they're delicious.

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But don't worry, tea time is also on the menu. To be enjoyed as a duo for €35, tea time consists of a choice of 2 drinks, 4 scones, 4 sandwiches and 2 sweet bites.

Note that cream tea is served every day from 2pm to 6pm and can even be taken to go. How about a so-British interlude before or after a stroll through the Jardins des Tuileries?