Le Salon de Thé at La Mosquée de Paris — mint tea and traditional pastries in a peaceful courtyard.
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Le Salon de Thé — An Iconic Tea Room at La Grande Mosquée de Paris

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Le Salon de Thé — An Iconic Tea Room at La Grande Mosquée de Paris

Hidden behind horseshoe arches, mosaics and palm-filled courtyards, Le Salon de Thé offers one of Paris' most atmospheric tea experiences. Mint tea, North African pastries and the gentle rhythm of the mosque gardens make it feel surprisingly far from the surrounding Latin Quarter.

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TLC Paris tip: Visit on a weekday afternoon when the courtyard is quieter, order a pot of mint tea and pastries, and stay long enough to forget you're still in central Paris.

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Mint Tea Ritual

A classic Moroccan tea moment — slow, sweet, and perfectly Paris.

Courtyard Escape

One of the most transporting tea settings in the city.

Pastries & Sweets

Honeyed, nutty pastries designed for tea pairing.

Make It a Full Plan

Add the restaurant — or go all-in with the hammam for a true reset day.

TLC Paris Concierge note: This is the “instant-escape” tea room — mint tea, pastries, and a courtyard that feels like a portal.

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Address, Contact & Map+

Le Salon de Thé — Grande Mosquée de Paris

Paris 5ᵉ (see official contact page for details)

Hours: check official site ↗

Tea room ↗ · Contact ↗ · @restaurant_mosqueedeparis ↗

The Tea Room Experience+

A true Paris escape: carved details, tiled beauty, and a courtyard mood that feels like you left the city for a moment. This is “mint tea + sweetness” in its most classic form.

What to Order (easy picks)+
  • Mint tea (the classic) + a mixed plate of pastries.
  • One honey-and-nut pastry if you want the real “tea pairing” experience.
  • If it’s chilly: do tea + warm pastry and sit longer.

Tea room page: Open ↗

Restaurant Option+

If you want to turn the tea stop into a full plan, the restaurant is part of the same universe — perfect for a long, slow afternoon.

Restaurant: Open ↗ · Reservations: Book ↗

Hammam (Reset Afternoon)+

The ultimate version: hammam + tea afterwards. It turns a simple visit into a full-body, full-mood reset.

Hammam: Open ↗

Bonne journée / TLC Paris Tip+
  • Go midweek if possible — it feels calmer and more “hidden courtyard”.
  • Make it a 5ᵉ arrondissement loop: Jardin des Plantes → tea room → river walk.
  • Best move: mint tea + mixed pastries, then sit and let time slow down.
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Description
Tea Salon, North African Pastries & Moorish Architecture

Le Salon de Thé

Hidden within La Grande Mosquée de Paris, Le Salon de Thé is one of the city's most atmospheric tea rooms. Surrounded by mosaics, fountains, courtyards and lush greenery, it offers mint tea, pastries and light dishes in a setting that feels unexpectedly tranquil in the heart of Paris.

Best For
Tea, pastries & quiet courtyards
Atmosphere
Peaceful, exotic & timeless
What To Expect
Mint tea, pastries & Moorish décor
First Visit?
Yes, one of Paris's hidden gems
Location
La Grande Mosquée de Paris, 5th arrondissement
Nearby
Jardin des Plantes, Institut du Monde Arabe & Panthéon
Visit Time
30–90 minutes
Best Time
Late morning or afternoon tea

TLC Paris Concierge note: Le Salon de Thé feels surprisingly far removed from central Paris despite being only minutes from the Latin Quarter. Come for the mint tea and pastries, but stay for the courtyard, fountains and one of the city's most memorable hidden atmospheres.

Selected by TLC Paris Concierge, Le Salon de Thé at La Mosquée de Paris is a serene Moroccan tea room tucked within the beautiful Moorish-inspired gardens and courtyard of the historic mosque in the 5th arrondissement. Here, mint tea is more than a drink — it’s a ritual: fragrant, sweet, and poured with gracious hospitality alongside traditional pastries like honey-drenched cornes de gazelle and almond briouats. The shaded courtyard and peaceful interiors make this one of Paris’s most delightful escapes from the urban pace, creating a perfect pause after wandering the Latin Quarter’s lively streets or before a quiet moment in the Jardin des Plantes. This tea room reflects a different cultural tempo — soft light, aromatic steam, and a sense of calm that extends beyond the cup — and it pairs naturally with a stroll toward Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité or down Rue Mouffetard’s market arcades. For visitors and locals alike, it’s an invitation to slow down, taste tradition, and discover a Parisian corner that feels both hidden and essential.