The best afternoon tea in Paris

The best high teas and cakey treats to feed your face with.

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Every once in a while, there's nothing like a sweet treat to give us a boost. And what better way than to indulge with an afternoon tea in Paris. From quintessential eclairs and macaroons, to classic English scones and jam; here are the best addresses for afternoon tea in Paris to get your cake on.

The top 3 afternoon teas in Paris

  • Hotels
  • Champs-Elysées

What to order? A royal spread of pastries arranged on a board made of chocolate. 

Where? 33 Avenue George V, 8th.

When? Every day from 3pm-6pm (except Sunday from 4pm-6pm).

  • Tea rooms
  • 1er arrondissement
  • price 3 of 4
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? ALL the cakes, oh and the scones and some good finger sandwiches too...

Where? 228 rue de Rivoli, 1th.

When? Every day from 3:30pm-6pm.

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  • Hotels
  • La Madeleine
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Le Bristol Paris
Le Bristol Paris

What to order? The chocolate macaroons, as decadent as they come.

Where? 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 8th.

When? Every day from 3pm-6pm.

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  • Shopping
  • Pâtisseries
  • Invalides
  • price 2 of 4
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Karamel
Karamel

What to order? It looks like a pear filled with caramel but ...

Where? 67 rue Saint-Dominique, 7th.

When? Mon-Fri from 7:30am-7:30pm. Saturday from 9am-7.30pm. Sunday from 9am-7pm.

  • Tea rooms
  • 2e arrondissement
  • price 2 of 4
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Tomo
Tomo

What to order? The dorayaki.

Where? 11 rue Chabanais, 2nd.

When? From Tues-Sun from 12noon-7pm.

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  • British
  • 10e arrondissement
  • price 1 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Pancake Sisters
Pancake Sisters

What to order? The Chef’s pancake-like creation: lemon curd, mascarpone cream, fresh banana, caramel.

Where? 3 rue Lucien Sampaix, 10th.

When? Tues and Thurs from 9:30am-3pm, Wed from 9:30am-6:30pm, Fri from 11:30am-6:30pm, Sat and Sun from 10am-6:30pm.

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  • 1er arrondissement
  • price 2 of 4
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? A hot chocolate + a white mountain.

Where? 226 rue de Rivoli, 1st.

When? Mon-Sun from 9:30am-5:30pm.

  • Shopping
  • Bakeries
  • Pigalle
  • price 1 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Rose Bakery
Rose Bakery

What to order? A slice of pink lemon cake and a hot chocolate.

Where? 46 rue des Martyrs, 9th.

When? Mon-Sun from 8am-9pm

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  • Batignolles
  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Pastelaria Belém
Pastelaria Belém

What to order? A marzipan pastry + a coffee.

Where? 47 rue Boursault, 17th.

When? From Tues-Sun from 8am-8pm.

  • Shopping
  • Rennes-Sèvres
  • price 2 of 4

What to order? A large bowl of old-fashioned hot chocolate and one of grandmother's cakes.

Where? 66 rue du Cherche-Midi, 6th.

When? From Tues-Sat from 11:45am-6pm.

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  • Diners
  • Le Marais
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Umami Matcha Café
Umami Matcha Café

What to order? Any matcha-based drink + a matcha cake

Where? 22 rue Béranger, 3rd.

When? From Tues-Fri from 9am-7pm. Sun from 10am-7pm.

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  • Pâtisseries
  • 2e arrondissement
  • price 1 of 4
  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Aki Café
Aki Café

What to order? The famous matcha tea éclair.

Where? 75 rue Sainte-Anne, 2th.

When? Mon-Sat 8.30am-8.30pm

  • Fast food outlets
  • Sentier
  • price 2 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
La Tarte
La Tarte

What to order? The tarte aux pommes!

Where? 5 rue de Damiette, 2e.

When? Tues-Fri, 10.30am-6pm, Sun 11.30am-4pm. Saturday is reserved for patissêrie classes. 

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  • Tea rooms
  • Le Marais
  • price 3 of 4
  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The Prague (apple marmalade, biscuit and chocolate mousse).

Where? Printemps Mode, ground floor, 64 boulevard Haussmann, 9th.

When? Mon-Sat 9am-11pm. Sundays 9am-8pm

  • Cafés
  • Faubourg Montmartre
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended
Café Marlette
Café Marlette

What to order? Caramelized apples cake

Where? 63 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 9th.

When? Mon-Sun 8am-6pm

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  • Pâtisseries
  • Champs-Elysées
  • price 2 of 4
  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

What to order? The quintessential macaroons in an equally sweet atmosphere.

Where? 75 avenue des Champs-Elysées, 8th.

When? Mon-Fri 7.30am-11pm, Sat 8.30am-12mid, Sun 8.30am-10pm

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