If you've never dreamed of succumbing to all the pastries when you walk into a bakery, throw me the first stone! Yes, I admit it, the first thing I read in a restaurant is the dessert menu! Yes, I'm one of those gourmands who likes to sample desserts from all over the restaurant table. And my biggest pet peeve is tea time.
A veritable institution in the UK, tea time is the equivalent of slunch. Petit fours, viennoiseries and pastries, served with a hot drink, fruit juice or even a flute of champagne, make for a gourmet meal. And if that's not enough for you, you can add pastries to the à la carte menu, so you can treat yourself and your friends, mom or sweetie. In France, sweets sometimes take over, and often savoury dishes aren't on the menu, so it's more like a tea party with a farandole of pastries and cakes to enjoy.
The tea time or goûter is an opportunity to take a sweet afternoon break in a beautiful setting. It's like taking a breath of fresh air, letting yourself be pampered by the staff and succumbing to the delicacy of the surroundings. It may seem expensive at first, but don't forget, you won't go hungry in the evening!
Christmas tea time at Peninsula Paris 2024, gourmet and refined tea time
Looking for the best tea time in Paris? Let's stop at the Peninsula for tea time this Christmas 2024. To celebrate the festive season, the palace invites us to enjoy a tea time with Christmas flavors in the magnificent setting of the Lobby Restaurant. [Read more]
A daring Tea Time at the Prince de Galles Hotel by the Hélène Kerloeguen team
At the Hôtel du Prince de Galles, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, an audacious tea-time awaits us in the setting of bar 19.20. Imagined by the hotel's pastry chef, Hélène Kerloeguen, and her team, this gourmet escapade unveils creative pieces that should appeal both to sweet tooths looking to get off the beaten track, and to less sweet tooths looking for a tea-time experience. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Queen's Tea Time at the Château de Versailles at Ore
How about a tea time duo at the very heart of the Château de Versailles? We'll take you to the Goûter de la Reine at Ore, the restaurant nestled in the Pavillon Dufour, which now offers a sweet and savory interlude from Tuesday to Sunday. [Read more]
Enchanted Tea Time at the Bristol Paris by Yu Tanaka
Fancy an exceptional afternoon tea in a magical setting? Head for the Bristol Paris, which offers a refined afternoon tea, imagined by Pastry Chef Yu Tanaka, in the magical setting of the Jardin Français on sunny days, and the Café Antonia to curl up in the warmth on other days. [Read more]
Brunch and tea time at Lenôtre Paris 16e
The large Lenôtre boutique in Paris's 16th arrondissement has been reborn with a new look, and unveils its café-tea room, which now offers on-site dining. Lunch, brunch and tea time are on the menu at the remastered Lenôtre Victor Hugo. [Read more]
Le goûter de Clotilde, a regressive and gourmet tea time by Nina Métayer
In the 5th arrondissement, the Maison Colbert hotel is now serving a brand new tea time, imagined by Nina Métayer, voted best pastry chef in the world in 2023. A blend of childhood flavors and gourmet patisserie, Le goûter de Clotilde offers a gourmet experience to share with friends and family. [Read more]
The Dessert Bar at Ladurée on the Champs-Elysées and its exceptional tea time à l'assiette
As you no doubt know, Ladurée on the Champs-Élysées has reopened with a totally transformed space. We set out to discover the new Dessert Bar, which offers a delicious breakfast and, above all, an exceptional tea time served on a plate in front of you. We tell you all about it... [Read more]
Gourmet tea time under the dome of Printemps Haussmann by Bryan Esposito
Why not make yourself comfortable at Bleu Coupole, the restaurant under the immense Printemps Haussmann dome, to discover Pastry Chef Bryan Esposito's new gourmet tea time? Both gourmet and accessible every day, there's something for everyone. [Read more]
Bulgari Hotel Paris launches Italian Tea Time
Close to the Champs-Élysées, the Bulgari Hotel Paris invites you to an exceptional Tea Time this autumn, orchestrated by Chefs Niko Romito and Guillaume Smagghe. With its blend of Italian elegance and savoir-faire, this gourmet experience in the Bulgari Lounge promises a delicious escapade to the flavors of la dolce vita, in the heart of the City of Light. [Read more]
Divine tea time at the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand
L'Intercontinental Paris Le Grand unveils its so British made in Paris Afternoon Tea, now available every weekend under the legendary glass roof of the Grand Hotel's Jardin d'Hiver. We invite you to discover a moment of pure delight in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Jessica Préalpato unveils her natural, healthy snack at Hôtel San Régis
The San Régis Hotel in Paris celebrates its 100th anniversary and welcomes Jessica Préalpato to redefine the art of tasting. From September 20, 2023, this renowned pastry chef, voted Best Pastry Chef in the World in 2019, unveils a culinary experience that combines nature and gourmet delights. [Read more]
Best snacks in Paris: Top addresses for an unforgettable gourmet break
Discover the best snacks in Paris in our selection of addresses to enjoy a unique and delicious gourmet break. [Read more]
Looking for an affordable tea time that's both good and cheap? Here's a round-up of the capital's best places to treat your sweet tooth. From mixed snacks to real tea time with a savoury side, there's plenty to do to treat yourself and enjoy an excellent afternoon tea. [Read more]
Treat yourself and enjoy your tea time!
Best snacks in Paris: Top addresses for an unforgettable gourmet break
The top affordable tea times and snacks in Paris
