Join TeaTime’s editor, Lorna Reeves, for a weeklong tea tour of Paris and environs, where we’ll explore France’s love for the beverage and how it differs from that of other European countries.
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Arrive in Paris and settle into Le Grand Marazin, a five-star hotel in the heart of le Marais, one of the City of Light’s most fashionable neighborhoods. Gather with TeaTime’s editor, Lorna Reeves, and fellow travelers at 4:00 PM at nearby Mariage Frères, just a 5-minute stroll from our hotel. According to contributing editor and award-winning author Jane Pettigrew, “To tea lovers, Paris would not be Paris without Mariage Frères.” After our tea-infused welcome meal at this iconic venue, you are free to explore the city at your leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at our hotel before we embark on a guided walking tour of le Marais and Île de la Cité. We’ll spend our afternoon at La Cuisine Paris, an English-speaking culinary school on the shores of the Seine River, where we’ll learn about goûter (the French version of afternoon tea) and will create madeleines, mini gateaux, and other classic French treats. We’ll toast our time at La Cuisine with Champagne and tea while sampling what we have prepared. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own or with newfound friends.
We’ll start our day with breakfast at our hotel before departing for a bespoke visit to Dammann Frères, one of France’s oldest tea companies. Later in the day, Hôtel Le Meurice’s Le Dalí tea salon will be the site for a trés chic afternoon tea.
Following breakfast at our hotel, we’ll have a guided, tea-themed visit to the iconic Louvre Museum in which we’ll explore the beverage’s French history and its depiction in a variety of media. In the afternoon, we’ll divide into two smaller groups to experience a workshop titled “The Art of the French Tea Time” at l’Institut Bernardaud, an educational arm of the notable porcelain company, and a tea-and-cheese pairing class curated by Carine Baudry, Sourcing and Creative Director for Nunshen Thé Atelier. Enjoy the remainder of the evening on your own to continue exploring Paris.
Sleep a little later today, if you wish, and enjoy breakfast at our hotel at your leisure and lunch on your own. In the early afternoon, we’ll visit the 19th-century mansion that houses Musée Jacquemard André for a guided exploration of what is said to be the finest private collection of artwork in Paris. We’ll refresh ourselves with goûter in the notable museum’s salon de thé. Use the remainder of the day to continue exploring Paris with newfound friends.
Our group will go by private coach for a guided daytrip to Versailles, where we’ll explore the storied palace and Petit Trianon from the point of view of “teaists.” After lunch together, we’ll visit antiques shops in the charming town in hopes of adding to our own collections of teawares.
On the morning of our last full day in Paris, our guide will join us for an outing to a flea market (marché puce) as we search for tea treasures and other souvenirs to tuck into our luggage. After our concluding afternoon tea, you’ll be free to do a little more sightseeing and shopping on your own.
Depart with wonderful memories of our tea-filled week.
Payment of the retreat cost is due to secure your reservation. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars. Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of TeaTime.
You are required to pay within 48 hours of receiving a confirmation email. If you fail to pay within 48 hours of emailing, you will no longer have a reservation. Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.
Since the trip is nonrefundable, we suggest buying trip insurance. You can also check with your credit card company to see if they provide travel insurance.
If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to travel interruptions or COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Please know that we work closely with our partners to plan and execute safe retreats for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel.
We reserve the right to cancel any retreat if it is not fully booked. If TeaTime initiates the cancellation, we will refund all payments.
Tea lovers of all walks of life participate in this retreat. Some adults travel alone, but quickly make new friends over shared pots of tea. Sisters, mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, and longtime friends often book the double occupancy option. Although a greater percentage of participants tend to be women, men are welcome as well.
If you’d like to inquire about additional nights, please email ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com. Some guests prefer to book a room for the night before their arrival, so it is ready after all-night flights from the US.
Upgrades are available based on availability. Email us ttevents@hoffmanmedia.com for more information.
Yes, daily breakfast is included.
All participants must be 18 years old or older to attend this retreat.
Due to the uniqueness and European charm of the hotels, double-occupancy rooms might not have two beds. If you are traveling with a friend or adult child, you can request two sets of linens on one bed.
Although we will have a private coach for some of our activities, walking will be required for tours and other sightseeing. Participants should be able to walk approximately ½ mile in less than 15 minutes and/or to climb a flight of stairs without extreme shortness of breath or other physical ailments. Some activities, such as the baking class, will require standing for long periods of time.
You will have most evenings free to enjoy dinner out (if you aren’t too full from afternoon tea, that is) and to explore Paris.
