Restaurant Le Dalí Afternoon Tea Experience with Cédric Grolet’s Pastries at Le Meurice
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Tea Time at Le Dalí — Key Notes
Tea Time au Dalí — €83: sandwiches, house scones + crème crue, Cédric Grolet creations,
plus your choice of coffee, tea, latte or hot chocolate.
Tea Time au Champagne — €115: Tea Time + a glass of champagne (selection varies).
Sunday Tea Time — €95 (Sunday only): sandwiches, scones + crème crue, pastries + a Paris-Brest,
plus your hot drink choice.
TLC Paris tip: this is “palace tea” with a fashion-art vibe (Dalí / Philippe Starck) — book ahead.
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Restaurant Le Dalí Afternoon Tea Experience with Cédric Grolet’s Pastries at Le Meurice
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Palace Tea Time Icon
One of the most sought-after “afternoon tea in Paris” moments — classic ritual, palace setting.
Cédric Grolet Creations
Seasonal, artful pastries with that precise, sculpted Grolet signature.
Sweet + Savoury Balance
Sandwiches, scones + crème crue, then pastry—built like a proper tea progression.
Champagne Upgrade
Tea Time au Champagne for a celebration-mode afternoon.
Location: Rivoli / Tuileries
Perfect for a museum + gardens day (Louvre, Tuileries, Place Vendôme nearby).
TLC Paris Concierge note: this one is “Rivoli-palace elegance” — plan your outfit like it’s part of the booking.
Surreal Lens Artistic interpretation of a real place.
Le Meurice – Restaurant Le Dalí | Surrealist Afternoon Tea in the Heart of Paris
Immerse yourself in an elevated Parisian afternoon tea experience at Le Meurice – Restaurant Le Dalí, a refined salon housed within the legendary Le Meurice Hotel, just steps from the Tuileries Garden. This iconic address blends artistic imagination with haute gastronomy, offering a tea ritual that feels as cultural as it is indulgent. With TLC Paris Concierge, afternoon tea here becomes a moment of art, elegance, and Parisian heritage.
Designed as a tribute to surrealism, Restaurant Le Dalí pairs classic French opulence with playful artistic flair. The space is crowned by a celestial frescoed ceiling by Ara Starck, whose swirling forms set a dreamlike tone above gold accents, antique mirrors, and plush velvet seating. The result is an atmosphere that feels both intimate and theatrical—an aesthetic experience in itself.
At the heart of this afternoon tea is the pastry artistry of Cédric Grolet, one of the world’s most celebrated chefs. His sculptural pastries—ranging from refined fruit creations to modern takes on classic madeleines and tartlets—transform traditional French pâtisserie into edible art. Each piece balances visual precision with remarkable flavor, making every bite memorable.
The tea service features a carefully curated selection of premium loose-leaf teas and refined infusions, chosen to complement both sweet and savory elements. Delicate finger sandwiches—such as egg with truffle, smoked salmon, and herb-infused cucumber—offer a savory counterpoint, while miniature choux pastries, financiers, and chocolate creations complete the experience with elegance and restraint.
Perfectly situated in the 1st Arrondissement – Louvre & Palais Royal, Le Dalí is surrounded by some of Paris’s most iconic landmarks and shopping streets. Nearby highlights include the Louvre Museum, Place Vendôme, and the couture-lined Rue Saint-Honoré, home to maisons such as Chanel, Hermès, and Dior. A post-tea stroll through the Tuileries Garden or toward the arcades of the Palais Royal makes this experience the natural centerpiece of a refined Parisian afternoon.
Recommended by TLC Paris Concierge, afternoon tea at Le Meurice – Restaurant Le Dalí is ideal for celebrations, cultural moments, or solo escapes into quiet luxury. Here, tradition meets imagination, and the ritual of tea becomes an expression of Paris at its most artistic and timeless.
