Looking for a Christmas tea time in 2026, while enjoying the magic of the festive season that takes over Paris and the Île-de-France region? At this wonderful time of year, the magic is in the air, and young and old alike marvel at the illuminated streets, the animated window displays and the festive activities. Everyone feels like a child again.
Christmas being synonymous with indulgence, hot chocolate, gingerbread, chestnuts and other sweet treats, the capital’s most enticing and cozy spots have come up with ways to delight those with a sweet tooth, offering afternoon treats and indulgent afternoon teas specially created to celebrate the holiday season.
The greatest pastry chefs compete in creativity to concoct an avalanche of sweet treats and mountains of delicacies to devour with joy and delight. Pastries, hot chocolate, cookies, andnostalgic cakes are on the menu!
It's also an opportunity to try thechefs' miniChristmas logs , a festive treat that could well become a permanent fixture on your holiday table. Without further ado, here are the best places to enjoy a moment of pure indulgence and sweetness.
Christmas 2026 in Paris: the pop-up ice rink returns to the Plaza Athénée for family teatimes.
At the Plaza Athénée, Christmas unfolds with skating and indulgence. The temporary ice rink in the courtyard invites children to whirl beneath the lights after a family Christmas tea. From November 26, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the palace turns Paris’s winter into a fully magical experience. [Read more]
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