Hot chocolate guide

Chez Bonnie in Versailles: a coffee shop and wine bar near the Palace

At Bonnie, you go from morning coffee to an evening glass of wine without changing the vibe. Just steps from the Château de Versailles and the Notre-Dame market, come for a quick bite, take a coffee & pastry break, share charcuterie and cheese boards, or simply enjoy a good glass with friends.

Matthieu Carlin's tea time at the Crillon reveals an original tasting experience.

The Crillon Hotel's afternoon tea, set on Place de la Concorde in Paris's 8th arrondissement, unveils a new version crafted by Matthieu Carlin. New pastries, refined savory bites and floral teas are on the program for the entire summer season, through the end of August 2026.

Cone, the Saint-Michel counter serving coffee- and chocolate-flavored ice cream cones

Cone, that’s the name of this tiny coffee counter in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, just outside the Saint-Germain-des-Prés metro exit, where you can sip a cappuccino or hot chocolate from an artisanal cone. We tried it, and here’s the full story.

Kys Paris, a Danish-style tea salon located right in the heart of Paris

In the bustling heart of the Montorgueil neighborhood, Kys Paris offers a delightful Danish escape from the everyday. Charlotte and Peter serve up a rare treat in Paris: flødeboller, now affectionately known as “kys.” This cozy tea shop-cum-boutique radiates hygge, inviting you to unwind and indulge.

Les Artizans: a charming coffee shop serving indulgent plant-based pastries, complete with a florist in the 6th arrondissement

A fusion of coffee aromas and the scent of tulips, that's the winning formula at Artizans. This poetic, hybrid coffee shop tucked away in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés offers a floral-inspired menu that extends even to its sophisticated, plant-based pastries — the perfect spot for a charming and indulgent escape.

The Grand Palace of Ice 2025: the ice rink returns in Eiffel Tower style, see the images

The Grand Palais Ice Rink, this iconic and massive skating rink sprawling beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is making its comeback. Mark your calendars from December 13, 2025, to January 7, 2026, to glide across the world's largest indoor skating rink! Be sure to check out the ticket sales opening soon to secure your preferred time slots. This year, an enormous Eiffel Tower will dominate the center of the ice. Enjoy the on-site food terrace and warm up with some hot chocolate.

A free hot chocolate giveaway by the French team’s Santa Claus in Paris

From December 12 to 14, and again on the weekend of December 20 and 21, 2025, enjoy free hot chocolate served on the streets of the 7th and 15th districts of Paris. This festive experience is courtesy of Santa Claus, courtesy of the French Football Federation.

Tea time at Violetta et Alfredo in Paris: excellent and affordable.

Tea time for €22 in a Parisian tea room with enchanting decor? Violetta et Alfredo, nestled in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offers this option every day from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in 2025, including petits fours, savory creations, and homemade pastries. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it.

La Réserve unveils a signature hot chocolate to enjoy as a refined snack.

To mark its tenth anniversary, La Réserve Paris is unveiling its new signature hot chocolate 2025, created by Chef Jérôme Banctel and Pastry Chef Jordan Talbot. A gourmet treat to be enjoyed by the fireside until April 2026.

This chocolate shop in Yvelines offers unique hot chocolates with gourmet treats.

Chocolatier Chapon treats us to his expertise in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Yvelines, with a tea room (or rather a chocolate salon) that delights lovers of fine cocoa. Discover exclusive hot chocolates served in the traditional way in chocolate pots, and a gourmet menu that showcases the house creations.

We tried the Lutetia's Christmas 2025 tea time, and we'll tell you all about it.

Let's discover the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia's Christmas tea time, created by pastry chef Nicolas Guercio. Head to the glass-roofed Salon Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement every weekend from November 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026, for this gourmet experience. We'll tell you all about it.

The Ritz is opening a Christmas pop-up store on Place Vendôme featuring a giant teddy bear named Teddy B(e)ar.

The Ritz Paris is installing a giant 2.5-meter Teddy B(e)ar bear in Place Vendôme for the holiday season, from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. On the program: signature hot chocolate, exclusive marshmallows, and a pop-up store dedicated to bear bellboys.

Fay'si Tis, ultra-indulgent cookies and hot chocolate at low prices in Paris

Let's discover Fay'si Tis in the 11th arrondissement, near Bastille. This shop offers generous cookies, original hot chocolates, and creative lattes that you can enjoy without breaking the bank. Fay'si Tis and its beautiful story delight us with affordable homemade creations. We'll tell you all about it.

We tried a new, exceptional tea time in Paris that you're going to love.

The Café Antonia at Bristol Paris unveils its new tea time created by Maxence Barbot, who has designed his first afternoon tea for the palace. We tried this gourmet interlude, which combines delicious savory and sweet dishes in an elegant setting. We'll tell you all about it!

These delicious hot chocolates in Paris make us love Dengo.

Always on the hunt for the best hot chocolate in Paris, we went to try Dengo, a brand offering Brazilian hot chocolate with unique flavors such as tonka bean, Christmas spices, and Bahia pepper, prepared with oat milk. Three locations in the 6th arrondissement, Montmartre, and most recently in the Marais await those who love good cocoa and want to enjoy a gourmet moment.

Christmas 2025 in Paris: a Waffle Chalet is setting up in the garden of the Les Jardins du Marais hotel.

For the holiday season, the Les Jardins du Marais hotel invites you to a magical and gourmet break in its 1,000 m² garden. Until January 11, 2026, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, head to the Chalet à Gaufres to savor sweet and savory creations, accompanied by comforting hot drinks.

Christmas tea time at The Peninsula Paris 2025, a gourmet and refined tea time

Want to enjoy a gourmet and festive moment in December? The Peninsula Paris unveils its Christmas 2025 tea time at Le Lobby restaurant, a delicate experience created by pastry chef Anne Coruble, to be savored from December 1 to 30, 2025.

Carette, the timeless charm of the Parisian tea room since 1927

Founded in 1927 on the Place du Trocadéro, Maison Carette has become an emblematic address for Parisian tearooms. With its macaroons, viennoiseries and refined setting, it has been attracting gourmets for almost a century.

Tea Time at the Bulgari Hotel Paris with an Italian accent

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.

Le Ritz Paris Le Comptoir by François Perret, now with 2 locations in Paris, including one on the Left Bank

Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is François Perret's signature patisserie-tea room, now on rue Cambon and rue de Sèvres. Two Parisian addresses for a sweet, chic and generous interlude, between elongated croissants, madeleines, original éclairs and pastry drinks.