For Grandmother's Day 2026, the goal is simple: to delight grandma. And if there’s one formula that combines indulgence, elegance, and moments of shared intimacy, it’s the tea time in Paris. Between refined pastries, fragrant teas, and cozy little salons, everything is gathered for a lovely, memorable afternoon.
The tea time is also a charming ritual, often cherished by grandmothers who enjoy chatting as much as savoring a slice of pie or a soft scone. For a truly delightful experience, it's best to pick a quiet spot conducive to conversation (so Grandma can hear you), with a cozy ambiance and perhaps a touch of vintage decor to remind her of her most beautiful years.
Whether you choose a classic tea room, a stylish hotel, or a cozy neighborhood café with subtle charm, the most important thing is to spend quality time together. Listen to her, share laughs, and enjoy each bite wholeheartedly. So, are you ready to make March 1st an unforgettable day for your beloved grandma, celebrating Grandmother’s Day 2026?
Add a leisurely stroll around Paris or a visit to an exhibition to enhance this memorable intergenerational outing that will become a cherished moment in your shared memories.
Louis Vuitton’s Tea Time by Maxime Frédéric: Elegant and couture-inspired – our photos
Louis Vuitton Tea Time invites you to the heart of Paris, where every bite becomes a little luxury signed by Maxime Frédéric, World's Best Pastry Chef. From mini savory bites to jewel-like desserts, everything can be nibbled, savored, and contemplated like a haute couture creation. Here, Café Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton transforms the gourmet break into a chic and indulgent ritual to be savored with your fingertips. [Read more]
We tried Emily's Tea Time at the Hôtel du Louvre in Paris—here's everything you need to know.
L'Hôtel du Louvre, a five-star gem nestled in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, offers a charming Emily Tea Time beneath its grand historic glass canopy. Inspired by the beloved series Emily in Paris, this delightful experience runs from Wednesday to Sunday until the end of March 2026. L'Officine du Louvre invites guests to indulge in this flavorful escape, where haute couture pastries and Chef Julien Delhome’s creative treats capture the spirited charm of the iconic Parisian heroine. [Read more]
Chess and Cakes, tea time and chess tournament at the Monsieur George hotel, one Sunday a month
To combine food and thought, head to the Monsieur George hotel, which organizes a chess tournament one Sunday a month, accompanied by a tea-time. [Read more]
Dior 30 Montaigne: unique tea times at the Monsieur Dior restaurant and Le Jardin by Yannick Alléno
Tea time takes on an air of haute couture at Maison Dior, at 30 Montaigne. At Le Jardin by Yannick Alléno and the Monsieur Dior restaurant, afternoon tea is transformed into an exceptional sweet ritual, where each creation reflects the audacity and expertise of multi-starred chef Yannick Alléno. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
We tried an enchanting tea time in Versailles in the Yvelines department.
The Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace offers tea time every day in its elegant Peacock Alley. Orchestrated by pastry chef Eddie Benghanem, this afternoon tea in the Yvelines can be enjoyed from 3pm to 6pm, with a weekday menu and a more elaborate weekend version. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Tea time hidden under the Printemps Haussmann cupola by Bryan Esposito and Xavier Pistol
Why not make yourself comfortable at Bleu Coupole, the restaurant under the immense dome of Printemps Haussmann, to discover the gourmet tea time of Bryan Esposito and Xavier Pistol? Both gourmet and accessible every day, there's something for everyone. [Read more]
La Tropicale Glacier, the tea room serving unusual ice creams in the 12th arrondissement of Paris
La Tropicale Glacier is the colorful concept that awaits you in Paris. It's not just a tea room, but also an ice cream parlour with unusual flavours! [Read more]
Brunch and tea room at La Table d'Alice in Versailles, homemade food just the way we like it
Looking for a good place to have brunch in Versailles? Head to the Montreuil neighborhood, on Place Saint-Symphorien, to discover La Table d'Alice, a friendly spot offering homemade brunch with its specialty soufflé pancakes every weekend and on public holidays. [Read more]
Delicious tea time at the Shangri-La Paris by Timothy Lam
A refined tea time experience at a luxury hotel? Head to the Shangri-La Paris to discover the latest tea offering crafted by Timothy Lam, the talented new pastry chef taking over from Maxence Barbot. Here's everything you need to know. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Ladurée at Pavillon Gravelle: the bucolic tea room and restaurant in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes
In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Ladurée Gravelle unfurls its charm in a former Napoleon III pavilion, planted in the middle of a romantic garden, complete with rose bridge and flower-filled swing. A bucolic haven where the art of tea time, brunch and lunch (au vert) can be savored like an enchanted escapade. [Read more]
An elegant Tea Time to be savored in the hushed library of a Paris mansion
An exceptional Tea Time lurks behind the gates of the Saint James Paris. Every weekend, this confidential château-hotel in the 16th arrondissement opens its Bar-Bibliothèque to aesthetes of taste. At the helm, pastry chef Coline Doussin creates a tasting experience in which every mouthful balances finesse, surprise and indulgence. A hushed luxury to be savored without haste. [Read more]
A daring Tea Time at the Prince de Galles Hotel by the Hélène Kerloeguen team
At the Hôtel du Prince de Galles, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, an audacious tea-time awaits us in the setting of bar 19.20. Imagined by the hotel's pastry chef, Hélène Kerloeguen, and her team, this gourmet escapade unveils creative pieces that should appeal both to sweet tooths looking to get off the beaten track, and to less sweet tooths looking for a tea-time experience. [Read more]
Emma Duvéré, the 11th arrondissement's friendly café-pâtisserie with brunch and tea time
Emma Duvéré is the charming neighborhood café-pâtisserie nestled in the discreet rue Sedaine in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Located in the heart of Popincourt Village, this eco-responsible address, with its delicious, organic and homemade flavors, has become a veritable neighborhood landmark. It's a great place to stop for lunch, brunch or a coffee and cake. [Read more]
Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times
Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try. [Read more]
The café royal and Pierre Hermé's patisserie at the Hôtel Les Lumières de Versailles unveiled
In the immediate vicinity of the Château de Versailles, a new gourmet boutique has opened, along with a sublime café orchestrated by Pierre Hermé. The newly-opened Hôtel Les Lumières Versailles offers an exceptional setting for this patisserie and café-tea room, overlooking the Place d'Armes and the château's main courtyard. It's the perfect place to indulge in the sweet and savoury creations of the king of pastry. [Read more]
Maison Ambre, Moroccan canteen and tea room with home-made pastries, brunch and Ftour menu
Maison Ambre is the name of this canteen, tea room and pastry shop in the 15th arrondissement, just a stone's throw from Gare Montparnasse. Bowls to compose, tagine and pastries of the day await you. [Read more]
Brunch and tea time at Lenôtre Paris 16e
The large Lenôtre boutique in Paris's 16th arrondissement has been reborn with a new look, and unveils its café-tea room, which now offers on-site dining. Lunch, brunch and tea time are on the menu at the remastered Lenôtre Victor Hugo. [Read more]
Treize au Jardin, the hybrid tea salon just a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg
How about a gourmet tearoom a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris? We take you to Treize au Jardin, a picturesque address where you can enjoy sweet and savoury treats concocted from organic produce. [Read more]
Pingwoo, the restaurant - coffee and flowery brunch with crunchy cat lattes
Pingwoo is the name of a charming little coffee shop worth trying out. A cafe-canteen with a weekend brunch, this flowery place offers real home-style fusion cuisine and gourmet pastries, accompanied by its famous cat lattes. [Read more]
Atti café, the Korean coffee shop with original tarts and lattes
Atti Café is the name of the Korean coffee shop in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. We're off to discover this cosy place with its original specialities. [Read more]
Exquisite Tea Time at Burgundy Paris by Léandre Vivier, the new divine snack
Looking for a delicious new tea time? Let's head to Burgundy Paris to feast on the creations of Léandre Vivier, the Baudelaire's new pastry chef, who takes our taste buds on a voyage of discovery around the world. A superb discovery that we recommend to you! [Read more]
Rose Bakery at the Maison de Balzac, the café-tea room and terrace in a bucolic garden
A confidential coffee shop tucked away in the hidden, leafy garden of the Maison de Balzac, here's something to tempt us. With its all-organic, homemade menu, luminous setting overlooking a relaxing garden and Eiffel Tower view, it's hard not to be seduced. [Read more]
We tested the fabulous tea time at Les Airelles Château de Versailles - Le Grand Contrôle
It's in the enchanting, historic setting of Les Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Controle, the hotel located within the Château de Versailles, that we set out to discover Marie-Antoinette's famous afternoon tea, orchestrated by talented pastry chef Aymeric Pinard. Come and slip into the shoes of a queen and king for an enchanted, gourmet interlude. [Read more]
L'Escarpolette, the coffee shop with crazy cheap tea times
L'Escarpolette is the name of a new restaurant-coffee shop-tea room that has opened in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. A welcoming gourmet spot, offering a crazy brunch and a tea time that's as affordable as it is delicious! [Read more]
Maison ELLE: fashion magazine opens hotel in central Paris
ELLE has opened its first Maison ELLE hotel in Paris, near the Arc de Triomphe. A resolutely elegant and relaxed setting, a faithful translation of the fashion magazine's singular universe, reconnecting culture, style and beauty in a very Parisian spirit. [Read more]
Le Buffet des Merveilles, the brunch-snack for sweet and salty lovers at Sweet Bazar in Paris
For families with a sweet tooth, here's a concept that's sure to please. At Sweet Bazar, temple of sweet street-food, a buffet of wonders now awaits you at brunch, lunch or snack time, offering a mouth-watering banquet with culinary workshops, all in an ultra-instagrammable setting. [Read more]
Ultra gourmet Tea Time at the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris
Gourmet alert, friends: Pastry Chef Quentin Lechat unveils his first tea time at the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris. Discover this sweet 4-course tea time, sure to delight the sweet tooth in all of us. [Read more]
La Pasticceria Cova, pastry shop, tea time and beautiful Italian terrace
La Pasticceria Cova is the new café-tea room that has taken its place in the corner just in front of the Samaritaine. This mythical Milanese institution with its refined decor and creative pastries now opens its arms to us in Paris. You can sit down all day long, from breakfast to tea-time, including aperitivo, inside or on the large terrace overlooking the department store and the quays. [Read more]
Le Jardin de Mademoiselle, the gourmet tea room that changes with the seasons
Fancy a snack in Wonderland? We'd like to take you to Jardin de Mademoiselle, a tea room as pretty as a picture, whose decor and menu change with the seasons. Here, you can indulge in gourmet drinks and cakes in a bright, bucolic atmosphere. [Read more]
Matthieu Carlin's sublime Tea Time at the Hôtel de Crillon
How about a divine Tea Time at the Hôtel de Crillon? Created jointly by Executive Chef Boris Campanella and Pastry Chef Matthieu Carlin, this magical and delicious afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the palace's Jardin d'Hiver from Friday to Sunday. [Read more]
Le Pain Grillé, agnès b's first Parisian tea room.
We're off to 6 rue du Jour in Paris's 1st arrondissement, in the heart of the agnès b. boutique, to discover Le Pain Grillé, its new and first Parisian tea room. [Read more]
Long & Tee, an unusual tea room with trompe-l'œil pastries
Long & Tee is an astonishing Chinese tea room in the 9th arrondissement. Here you can sample Asian delicacies and try out the astonishing trompe l'oeil pastries. [Read more]
T'Xuan: tea room, tea time and Chinese pastry shop in Paris
T'Xuan is a Chinese tearoom in Paris, offering you the chance to sample little-known specialties and gourmet pastries. For culinary adventurers and lovers of Asian flavors, here's your next favorite. [Read more]
Dinette's Tea Time at the Samaritaine
How about a tea time at La Samaritaine? Head to Dinette de Dalloyau for a sweet, savory, gourmet and original moment. [Read more]
Fauchon L'Hôtel Paris, the 5* hotel on Place de la Madeleine
Fauchon has opened its first hotel on Place de la Madeleine. Just a stone's throw from the patisserie, this 5* hotel attracts gourmets from all over the world. [Read more]
9Confidentiel, Philippe Starck's 5* hotel
Le 9Confidentiel, the 5-star hotel designed entirely by Philippe Starck, has just opened its doors in the Marais district. We take this opportunity to plan a getaway in the heart of this historic district. [Read more]
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On March 1, 2026
