How about a gourmet tea room where you can enjoy delicious pastries? Have you heard of Le Valentin, a gourmet spot hidden away in one of Paris's most beautiful covered passageways? To get there, you'll have to enter the sublime Galerie Vivienne. Le Valentin is located in this listed historic monument, in a luxurious setting that does justice to the capital's charm.
With its refined decor and gourmet menu, this tea room invites you to take a delicious break in a historic setting. Whether you're looking for a tasty lunch, a generous snack or a Parisian breakfast, Le Valentin seduces with its homemade recipes and timeless ambience.
Just walk past and you'll be tempted by the beautiful pastries and viennoiseries in the front window. For those who want to soak up the beauty of this gallery a little more, you can sit out on the terrace, which is covered all the time. For those who want to take refuge in the cosy setting of Le Valentin, we head inside to settle into this warm and comforting cocoon inspired by the Paris of yesteryear.
Le Valentin stands out for its old-world charm and varied menu. Lunch dishes includeavocado toast with feta and pickles, and a croque-monsieur with Comté cheese, all served with a mesclun salad. The formulas, starter-main course at €19 or main course-pastry at €21, allow you to enjoy a complete meal within a reasonable budget.
On the sweet side, the tea room excels with its artisanal pastries. Special mention should be made of the Mont Blanc, a delicious combination of chestnut cream, chantilly and candied chestnut slivers, or the pistachio tartlet, which combines praline, meringue and pistachio ganache. During the festive season, bûchettes give us a foretaste of Christmas.
Le Valentin also offers breakfast formulas to suit all tastes. From the light option of the Parisien (coffee and viennoiserie at €5) to the hearty Occidental (hot drink, juice, viennoiserie and savoury plate at €18.50), everything is designed to start the day in a gourmet spirit.
Whether you're looking for a quiet moment to work, a warm rendezvous with friends or a sweet break while strolling through the 2ᵉ arrondissement, Le Valentin is an address that combines the pleasure of the taste buds with that of the eyes.
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
Dates and Opening Time
Starts December 20, 2024
Location
Le Petit Valentin
35 Galerie Vivienne
75002 Paris 2
Access
Metro: Bourse (line 3), Pyramides (lines 7 and 14), Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7)
Booking
01 42 86 80 81
