This Easter tea time makes itself at home in an iconic department store on Paris's Left Bank — review & photos

In Paris and throughout Île-de-France, Easter is no longer just about two bells and three hastily hidden eggs in a ficus. The season bursts with egg hunts, tastings, creative workshops, and activities in parks, museums, and historic sites... and even in shops. The Easter weekend is now a celebration both outdoors and around the dining table. And this year, one of the most tempting breaks can be enjoyed at La Grande Épicerie de Paris, on rue de Sèvres.

From March 23 to April 5, 2026, La Maison du Chocolat will set up at Le Cellier, on the cellar level, to offer for the first time in the store an on-site tasting experience. A first for France as well, since the house typically reserves this format for its international boutiques.

The concept? An Easter tea time without a reservation, to be enjoyed around a counter of about fifteen seats. You can stop in for a simple pastry or opt for one of the set options (a slice of flan and two macarons, a tartlet and five chocolate confections...). Hot and cold drinks accompany the tasting, with the house-made hot chocolate taking center stage—and for those who like to add a festive twist to the afternoon, a glass of champagne.

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For the most serious connoisseurs of afternoon tea, the full tea-time spread becomes even more generous: a slice of cake, a slice of homemade cake, a slice of flan, a cream puff, an éclair, a tartlet, an entremets, six macarons and six chocolate bonbons.

Beyond this delightful cacao experience, Easter celebrations also include masterclasses and an egg hunt inside the store. It’s set to make this Left Bank stop one of the most coveted seasonal treats.

Our take :

La Grande Épicerie de Paris, the tea time at La Maison du Chocolat doesn’t shout for attention—and that’s actually a plus. It’s tucked a bit off the main path toward the champagnes. The space is compact, about a dozen seats, but perfect for a pause, especially if you’re after a quiet corner in the middle of the store.

On the tasting side, the complete tea time is especially appealing if you enjoy sampling everything. It lets you alternate between house classics and new offerings. Think bites like the legendary Pleyel cake, a brand‑new chocolate cake with a dark ganache core, a chocolate flan, the iconic éclair, a choux pastry, a dark chocolate tartlet for cacao fans, and the Traviata entremet (a dome of dark chocolate mousse, vanilla crème brûlée center, almond biscuit).

To it are added 6 macarons of your choice (pistachio, raspberry, passion fruit, caramel, praline hazelnut…), all with a chocolate base, plus 6 chocolate confections to pick from. You’ll want to mix flavors to taste the different nuances.

What changes is the format. Unlike many Paris spots, the display isn’t limited to a single person (unless you’re very hungry). The tea time can easily be shared by two or three, depending on mood. It’s arguably the best way to enjoy it without overload—and there’s a doggy bag if you want to take extras home.

Special mention to the house hot chocolate: lightly sweet, not bitter, comforting, with a true cocoa kick, and aligned with the pastries. A must to pair with the spread.

A great destination for an Easter treat, especially if you love chocolate in all its forms!

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.