Carette Paris – Iconic Café, Pâtisserie & Afternoon Tea at Place des Vosges & Trocadéro
Tea Salon, Pâtisserie & Paris Tradition
Carette Paris
Carette is one of Paris's most beloved tea salons, known for elegant breakfasts, pastries, macarons, hot chocolate and long Parisian afternoons. Whether overlooking Place des Vosges or enjoying the atmosphere of Trocadéro, Carette remains a classic stop for visitors seeking timeless café culture.
Carette Assortment
TLC Paris Concierge note: The Place des Vosges location feels intimate and slow, while Trocadéro offers a grander Paris atmosphere. Both are ideal for breakfast, pastries, tea or a classic Paris pause between sightseeing stops.
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Iconic Paris Tea Salon
A timeless café-pâtisserie that belongs on any “classic Paris afternoon” list.
Two Locations, Two Moods
Place des Vosges = slow Marais elegance · Trocadéro = grand Paris energy.
Pâtisserie + Macarons
Pastry classics, pretty boxes, and “tea time” sweets that feel very Paris.
All-Day Café Classics
Not just sweet — savoury café plates are part of the reason people stay.
Open Daily
Easy to drop in anytime — especially useful for visitors building a flexible day plan.
TLC Paris Concierge note: if your day is built around aesthetics, Carette is an “easy yes” — pick the address that matches the mood you want.
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Locations
Place des Vosges & Trocadéro, Paris
Vosges Area
Musée Carnavalet, L’Ambroisie, Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Dover Street Market Paris
Trocadéro Area
Eiffel Tower, Palais de Chaillot, Avenue Kléber, Seine riverbanks
Best For
Breakfast, pastries, hot chocolate, people-watching, and classic Paris café moments
Atmosphere
Elegant, lively, traditional, and comfortably Parisian
What to Expect
Beautiful pastries, generous breakfasts, tea service, outdoor terraces, and one of Paris's most recognizable café experiences
Access
Both locations are easily reached by métro and work well as stops while exploring nearby landmarks
First Visit?
Yes, especially for visitors looking for a classic Paris tea room and café experience in iconic settings
TLC Paris note: The Trocadéro location is ideal before or after visiting the Eiffel Tower, while the Place des Vosges address pairs naturally with a stroll through Le Marais and nearby museums.
Founded in 1927, Carette Paris is one of the city’s most beloved cafés and pâtisseries, celebrated for its refined pastries, elegant breakfasts, and classic Parisian afternoon tea ritual. With iconic locations at Place des Vosges in Le Marais and Place du Trocadéro, Carette embodies the timeless charm of café society—where indulgence, atmosphere, and tradition meet effortlessly.
At Place des Vosges, Carette’s terrace opens onto one of Paris’s most beautiful historic squares, just steps from Maison Victor Hugo and a short walk from the boutiques of Rue des Francs-Bourgeois. This Left Bank–inspired setting invites long afternoons over hot chocolate, delicate pastries, and leisurely conversations beneath arcaded façades that define old Paris.
The Trocadéro location offers a different yet equally iconic experience, with views toward the Eiffel Tower and the gardens of Trocadéro. Here, Carette becomes a favorite stop before or after exploring landmarks such as the Palais de Tokyo, Musée de l’Homme, or strolling along Avenue Kléber and Avenue Victor Hugo, surrounded by elegant boutiques and classic Parisian avenues.
Carette’s menu is a tribute to French pâtisserie excellence: buttery croissants, refined tarts, signature mille-feuille, rich hot chocolate, and beautifully presented afternoon tea selections. Whether enjoyed indoors in an Art-Deco–inspired salon or outside on one of Paris’s most photogenic terraces, every visit feels rooted in ritual rather than trend.
Recommended by TLC Paris Concierge, Carette is ideal for breakfast meetings, afternoon tea celebrations, or a refined café pause while exploring Paris’s most historic and scenic neighborhoods. It remains a quintessential address for those seeking classic Parisian elegance—unrushed, indulgent, and beautifully situated.
