The Peninsula Paris: A Must-Try Afternoon Tea in Paris

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Oh, Paris. You have spoiled me with so many wonderful meals. Out of all the delicious options, the afternoon tea at The Peninsula Paris reminds right at the top of my list. With a wide assortment of sweets and treats, it satisfied our sweet tooth and pampered our body and the soul. If you have a weakness for afternoon tea, you will want to try the delectable bites at The Peninsula Paris. It is a real treat that truly can’t be missed!

The Peninsula Paris Afternoon Tea

Elegant Setting of Le Lobby

After a visit to the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, a leisure stroll along the quiet Avenue Kléber took us to The Peninsula Paris. Housed in a 19th-century Haussmann building, this majestic hotel gave us a real taste of luxury hospitality.

A sophisticated and elegant ambiance welcomed us as we entered into Le Lobby. Swathed in gold details, the space exuded historical charm and invited us to enjoy tea in its most elegant form.

The Peninsula Paris

Sipping on Champagne while enjoying soothing live jazz, we felt like royalty. Our server even whipped up some refreshing iced tea to cool us down on such a sweltering summer day!

The Peninsula Paris Afternoon Tea

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The Legendary Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Paris

Soon enough, two (not one!) elegant silver stands were brought over to us, on which rested an array of mouthwatering delicacies.

The Peninsula Paris Afternoon Tea

The bottom tier presented irresistible finger sandwiches, including:

  • sesame bun with Scottish smoked salmon, rocket salad, and ricotta cheese
  • smoked beef wrap with baby gem lettuce and Meaux mustard
  • cucumber sandwich with dill and Greek yogurt spread

The Peninsula Paris Afternoon Tea

Amongst the savory snacks, the smoked beef wrap was my favourite. Each bite was rich, creamy, and packed with flavour, without being overwhelming.

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Moved up a tier, the classic English scones awaited us. The light and buttery baked goods tasted delightful with the simple cream, and even more amazing with orange marmalade!

The Peninsula Paris Afternoon Tea

The best is always saved for last. The top tier of our tea tray featured decadent desserts that wowed our tastebuds. We made our way through: a humble yet delicious candied orange-scented madeleine, strawberry, rhubarb and basil tart, lemon meringue pie, chocolate éclair, and tiramisu in a shell. To say they were “delicious” would be an understatement. You have to try these sinfully luscious sweets yourself to understand why the afternoon tea at The Peninsula is world-famous.

The Peninsula Paris Afternoon Tea

The Peninsula Paris Afternoon Tea


Our afternoon tea experience at The Peninsula Paris was absolutely exquisite! With outstanding food and impeccable service, it’s a uniquely pleasurable way to spend an afternoon in the city of love. If you’re in Paris, do yourself a favour and to treat yourself to afternoon tea at The Peninsula Paris!

The Peninsula Paris Afternoon Tea

About The Peninsula Paris’s Afternoon Tea
Address: 19 Avenue Kléber, Paris, France
Hours: 3 pm – 6 pm
Price: 
45€ / 65€ (with Champagne) per person on weekdays; 55€ / 75€ (with Champagne) per person on weekends

Best Afternoon Tea in Paris. With an assortment of savory and sweet treats, afternoon tea at The Peninsula Paris is a real treat!

Disclaimer: This post is written in partnership with The Peninsula Paris. As always, all opinions on For Two, Please are my own and I only recommend services that I 100% stand behind.

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17 Comments Leave a Comment »

  1. you had such a delicious food that’s amazing. Wanna try it now

  2. love your travels cat 🙂 hope all is well!

  3. Those cucumber sandwiches look amazing! Oh, and everything else too! 🙂

  4. Sounds like the highly acclaimed Ritz-Carlton afternoon tea in London!

  5. A good afternoon tea is one of my favorite things to do! This one looks exceptional. That is a snazzy looking glass of tea! I would go for the sandwiches first (what was the white iced one?) and then the plain cookies. You did well! 

  6. Oh this has my name written all over it! I absolutely love afternoon tea, and try to go as much as I can when in London! Never tried it in Paris so thanks for sharing 🙂

  7. Wow the food looks delicious and the presentation looks amazing! How long has Peninsula Paris been around?

  8. The meal certainly looks delicious and from your write-up, i can tell you certainly enjoyed yourself.

  9. Everything looks amazing! The food the decor,everything! Sounds like an experience and a half!

  10. High tea in Paris seems like going to London for baguettes. Actually, those pastries look on point and French pastries is definitely a thing. Eating in Paris is a must do city adventure.

  11. All the little bites look so yummy! I’ve tried the afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hong Kong and it was memorable. I’ll have experience it at the Paris location one day

  12. Afternoon tea in Paris is such a dream! Although I love my English afternoon tea in London too. Will definitely go back to Paris just to do things like this.

  13. Wow this place is soooo beautiful! And the treats look almost too good to eat! Almost, haha. I have only had afternoon high tea once, but would love to try the Peninsula Paris

  14. Mmmm everything looks so delicious! I’m a sucker for afternoon tea — been to ones in London and Bermuda — but I’d love to go to the one at The Peninsula Paris. So glamorous and classy. Sign me up!!

  15. Afternoon tea was on my list for Paris but I wasn’t sure where to go so went sightseeing instead. This looks delightful! I need to go back to the city ASAP and have a proper tea time!

  16. Wow this looks like the perfect place to have afternoon tea! It’s exactly what you would imagine when thinking of having tea.

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