Chefs Niko Romito and Guillaume Smagghe bring a transalpine sensibility to the British ritual, served Friday through Sunday on Ginori 1735 porcelain. An orange-scented scone with mascarpone opens the service, followed by three savory bites including the signature Bomba with vitello tonnato, then five seasonal Italian pastries—Cannoncino alla crema, Coffee Baba, Mimosa Tartlet, Sicilian Cannolo, Maritozzo with stracciatella—paired with a hot beverage or Franciacorta.
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Pastry chef Michael Bartocetti orchestrates an afternoon tea near the Champs-Elysées that shifts five to six times annually, tracking seasons and celebrations. Each service opens with savory amuse-bouches from Alan Taudon's Orangerie kitchen, progresses through a frozen pre-dessert, then culminates in a procession of sweet creations. The formula respects French tea-time conventions while allowing Bartocetti's technical precision and inventiveness room to evolve with the calendar.
Beneath the glass canopy of the Winter Garden, the Hotel de Crillon's 'Lords' Tea Time' unfolds as a refined escape into nostalgia. Executive Chef Boris Campanella and Pastry Chef Matthieu Carlin craft savory and sweet bites designed to evoke childhood memories, paired with rare teas from Maison Terre de Chine or velvety hot chocolate. Available Friday through Sunday afternoons, reservation required.
Léandre Vivier, formerly of the Peninsula and Four Seasons George V, brings a globetrotting pastry sensibility to Le Burgundy's glass-roofed salon. His €55 service—five seasonal creations plus ice cream and a signature brioche—maps his travels through ingredients: Indian chai chocolate, Indonesian robusta, Mexican strawberries with tagete, Japanese shiso, Provençal orange blossom, Réunion blue vanilla. Each plate is a passport stamp rendered in sugar.
Cédric Grolet, crowned Best Pastry Chef in the World in 2018, orchestrates the dessert selection at this daily 3:30–5:30 PM service in Le Dali, Ara Starck's opulent yet approachable salon. The three-tiered presentation follows English convention—finger sandwiches, scones, intricate pastries—anchored by Grolet's signature sculpted fruits and precision techniques. Priced at €78, with champagne available, it attracts those seeking world-class pâtisserie within palatial surroundings.
Angelo Musa, World Pastry Champion 2003 and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, orchestrates the afternoon service at the Galerie salon, where a harpist accompanies each sitting. His colorful, balanced creations anchor the Plaza Athénée Tea Time formula, the most complete of three available options. The Galerie occupies one of the Golden Triangle's most elegant palace settings, drawing Parisians and international visitors for a refined pause between avenue Montaigne boutiques.
Pastry Chef François Perret transforms afternoon tea at Salon Proust into a nostalgic homage to childhood, with his signature airy madeleine alongside marble cakes, chocolate écoliers, and orange straws crafted from premium ingredients like Bresse cream. The intimate salon—adorned with antique books, wood paneling, and a winter fireplace—pairs grand cru teas and Bacha Coffee with these playful creations, offering a refined escape steeped in Ritz Paris history.
La Bauhinia's afternoon tea unfolds beneath a striking 1930s glass dome, where Maxence Barbot's desserts—anchored by his signature flaky pastry—evoke childhood nostalgia through emotion-driven technique. Quentin Testart handles the savory repertoire, balancing pastry chef Barbot's whimsical confections with refined salted bites. The palace setting delivers substance alongside spectacle, offering a gastronomic interlude that appeals to travelers seeking both architectural grandeur and pastry craftsmanship rooted in memory and precision.
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The top of the best afternoon teas is probably those found in 5-star hotels and Parisian palaces. In an exceptional setting, you will enjoy a hot beverage, some salty finger sandwiches, but also scones, luxury pastries, travel cakes, and many more. Don't hesitate to consult the menu and make a reservation to ensure you have an exceptional time, whether with your loved one or with friends. Prices vary depending on the chosen location! Come and test a gourmet snack and find the one that suits you thanks to our reviews.
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