Top 10 France Tea Experiences

1.Paris VIP Shopping Experience-Lounge Access, Tea time & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Visit Galeries Lafayette Haussmann at your own pace, then retreat to a private fifth-floor lounge for tea, pastries, WiFi, and tax refund help. You also receive a limited-edition bag, shopping bag delivery to your Paris address, and a one-way private transfer.

“No-one at Galeries Lafayette seemed to know anything about where their Concierge Lounge was and when we did find it, it was simply a small but nicely furnished room with virtually no facilities other than a private bathroom. The TV screen wasn't working, nor was the music system and there were no pastries available as advertised. We managed to get a small bottle of orange juice each but there was very little choice just that or coffee. There was nowhere for us to store our luggage the main reason for booking the experience whilst e shopped so we had to spend almost an hour and thirty euros getting a taxi…”

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2.Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Meet at Place Blanche at 2:30 pm and walk uphill through Montmartre with a guide such as Arthur, Catherine, or Fabian. Expect crepes, macarons, chocolate, pastries, drinks, local stories, Moulin Rouge, Place du Tertre, and Sacré-Cœur, with a group capped at 15.

“This tour was phenomenal because of the tour guides knowledge but also her adding a few spots of historical interests. She also answered all of our questions along the way. If you are worried about the climb to Montmartre, there are alternative routes to get there. The shops and food we sampled along the way were incredible to say the least. Watching the crepes being made in front of you and eating them fresh was great. My family absolutely enjoyed them and bought a few for ourselves. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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3.Afternoon tea in the Shabby Caravan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $10Best value

At Les Champs Vienne Patine in La Couture, Nathalie welcomes up to four people into a cozy bohemian caravan for a 45-minute coffee or tea break. Choose a homemade pastry and a hot or cold non-alcoholic drink, then browse the adjoining shabby-style flea market.

“A friend and I discovered this little shop with a magnificent tea room caravan! Nath’s snacks are delicious and pretty!”

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4.A French “Tea Time” in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Meet at L’Epicerie de Loïc B inside one of Paris’s largest covered markets for a one-hour French tea time. You’ll taste Parisian flan, lemon madeleine, chocolate fondant, brioche with jam, and tea or coffee, with a French or English-speaking host in a group of up to four.

“Es gab nur einen Tee zum Probieren. Es war also keine Tea-Time, sondern eher eine "Kuchen-Time", da 5 verschiedene Kuchensorten angeboten wurden. Diese haben gut geschmeckt. Dennoch stellt man sich unter einer Teeverkostung etwas anderes vor, zum Beispiel eine Tee- Zeremonie. Schade!”

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5.Alsatian Immersive Wine Tour, Wine Tasting & wine/tea time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

At Vins Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, guides including Marie and Marthe lead you through a family cellar, five Alsace wine tastings, and a 180-degree film projected onto century-old barrels. The visit ends with cheese, charcuterie, macarons, gingerbread, fruit, and chocolate or fruit coulis.

“Great. The presentation of the wine making process and history of the vineyard was one of the best we have seen. The tasting plates were delicious”

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6.Versailles: Skip-the-Line Entrance and Tea Time at Ore

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $60

Begin at Ore in Versailles’ Pavillon Dufour for a pastry, hot or cold drink, and Palace views. Afterward, collect your paper ticket and use the dedicated entrance to visit the château. This is a self-guided visit, not a guided tour, and the gardens and Trianon require separate tickets.

“El lugar esta muy bonito y pasas un rato antes de ir a ver el palacio”

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7.Rouen: French-style tea time at Dame Cakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

Spend an afternoon at Dame Cakes, opposite Rouen Cathedral, with five petite homemade pastries and your choice of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. The English- and French-speaking host welcomes up to four people for a quiet French-style goûter in Ferdinand Marrou’s former ironworks.

“Ravie d’avoir offert à mes enfants ce goûter où nous avons été très bien reçus et les mets (tarte rhubarbe meringuée un délice absolu). Un personnel à l’écoute agréable souriant ! Je recommande vivement”

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8.Cinematic Watercolor Workshop and Tea Experience at Boma Café

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $314

At Boma Café, artist Artem guides up to six beginners through a three-hour watercolor workshop based on a Midnight in Paris filming location near Eglise de Saint-Etienne-du-Mont. You paint on a pre-sketched design, pause for Japanese tea, and leave with a framed artwork and CREAA tote bag.

“Very happy to take part in this new watercolor session. The experience was amazing: painting in this iconic place — like a scene from the film Midnight in Paris — with a cozy Parisian atmosphere, stone décor, and the tea ceremony, it was truly an unforgettable moment. A warm and peaceful memory, perfect for this autumn weather.”

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9.Bubble Tea Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Join Diva in Paris for a two-hour private bubble tea class in English. You’ll make tapioca pearls from scratch, taste seasonal teas from around the world, and blend your own drink before heading home with homemade boba.

“Fun, and very educational. Managed to make some pretty good bubble tea for myself and my friends, while learning more about the history of the drink.”

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10.Cellar visit and “Wine time” (Tea Time around wine)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $45

At Vins Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, you’ll taste Alsace wines, watch a child-friendly film, see 100-year-old barrels, and explore family history through a 180-degree projection. Finish with several wine pairings, cheese, charcuterie, macarons, gingerbread, fruit, chocolate, and coulis.

“This wine tour & tasting was so incredible!!’ So informational with a tiny bit of theatrics to capture even the attention of non-regular wine drinkers. The cost was phenomenal and the food included at the end of the tour was not only delicious but visually stunning!!! Highly recommend this winery, tour, and region.”

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