In this post, we will tell you about the best tea times in Paris. We have tasted all those Parisian palace tea times which are the modern expression of what used to be available only in the tea houses. So you can trust that they are really the best of the best of what you can find in Paris in terms of tea time. And after a nice tea time, you can also enjoy a romantic dinner in Paris.
The tea time is the perfect Sunday afternoon activity when the weather is cold and you want to relax in a warm and cozy atmosphere. There are an increasing number of luxury hotels in Paris offering a tea time service. In most of the cases, a tea time includes savory and sweet meals together with a hot drink (a hot chocolate, a tea or a coffee).
So let’s discover the best tea time in Paris through our selection of best Parisian addresses.
Shangri-La Paris Tea Time
Location : few steps from the Eiffel Tower
Pricing : 39 € for one guest, 70 € for two
Our take on it : The Shangri-La Paris offers its tea time in the refined setting of La Bauhinia Asian restaurant. The pastries, made by the Pastry Chef François Perret, are among the best you could taste in Paris. A must try is the marble chocolate cake, simply amazing! The selection of teas is perfect. To learn more, check out our post about the Shangri-La Paris tea time.
- Tea for Two fine pastries
- Cake
Le Bristol Paris Afternoon Tea
Location : few steps from the Palais de l’Elysée and the Champs Elysées
Pricing : 55 €
Our take on it : Le Bristol Paris afternoon tea is available in the refined atmosphere of Le Jardin Français. In the summer, you will also enjoy the peaceful garden. The choux pastry filled with vanilla cream and the lemon pie are not to be missed. More details can be found on our post about Le Bristol Paris afternoon tea.
- The canele and vanilla fritter
- Desserts
Le Prince de Galles Paris Tea Time
Location : 2 minutes from the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe
Pricing : 47 €
Our take on it : Le Prince de Galles tea time can be taken at the bar Les Heures or in the hotel courtyard with its palm trees and the nice Art Deco architecture. The revisited toasted sandwich and the green lemon meringue pie are a pure delight for gourmets. Check out our review of the Prince de Galles tea time.
- Salted canapés
- Desserts
Fouquet’s Barrière Paris Tea Time
Location : at the corner of the Champs Elysées and the George V avenue
Pricing : around 65 € for the desserts selection and two hot drinks
Our take on it : The bar Le Lucien with its comfortable sofas and its golden columns is the place where you can enjoy Fouquet’s Barrière tea time. The originality of this tea time is the fresh fruits with the chocolate sauce! Then you also have more regular delicacies, which are also very tasty. You can get all the details in our post about the Fouquet’s Barrière tea time.
- Fouquet’s Barrière Tea time
- Desserts at the Fouquet’s Barrière hotel
Le Meurice Paris Tea Time
Location : in the Rivoli street, not far from the Louvre, in front of the Jardin des Tuileries
Pricing : 46 €
Our take on it : Available at the Dali restaurant, next to the gastronomic restaurant, Le Meurice hotel tea time allows to relax in a very cozy and luxurious setting. The finger sandwiches are among the best we ever had in Paris. Then the desserts are like jewels, especially the pear! You can have it with a glass of champagne. Read all the detail in our post about Le Meurice tea time.
- Le Meurice tea time
- Tea time at Le Meurice Paris
Tea Time at the Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme
Location : next to the Place Vendôme
Pricing : 45 € with a hot drink
Our take on it : The Park Hyatt Paris offers a delicious tea time with salted and sweet parts. Everything is high quality. You can have this tea time inside around the fireplace or outside in the nice courtyard when the weather allows it. To learn more, check out the post about the Park Hyatt Vendôme tea time.
- Salty canapés
- Madeleine cakes
Tea Time by Michalak at the Plaza Athénée Paris
Location : few steps from the Champs Elysées, in the fashion avenue
Pricing : 44 € with a hot drink
Our take on it : The Plaza Athénée palace is the chest for the illustration of Christophe Michalak’s talent. Christophe Michalak won the Pastry World Cup few years ago and you easily understand why when you discover the refinement of his pastries, simply sweet jewels! In every pastry included in the tea time, you will find some original ideas. Beside the look, the taste is also really special. You can see all the details of the tea time by Christophe Michalak on the dedicated post.
- Tea
- Christophe Michalak pastries