Hot chocolate and marbled madeleines, the most gourmet of Parisian snacks at La Réserve Paris

A stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, La Réserve Paris offers a winter tea time with a touch of finesse. A gourmet escapade inspired by childhood memories, where hot chocolate and marbled madeleines invite you to enjoy a deliciously nostalgic moment, a comforting and refined break.

A gourmet interlude from two exceptional chefs

From November 1, 2025, La Réserve Paris offers a suspended moment every afternoon from 3pm to 6pm, around its Signature Hot Chocolate, imagined by Jérôme Banctel and Jordan Talbot. In the palace’s elegant setting, this moment becomes an essential seasonal ritual, celebrating simple pleasures with rare precision. Served with two madeleines marbled with a melting chocolate caramel center, this duo of multi-starred chefs create a tea time worthy of the place: refined, subtle and intensely comforting.

Two hot chocolates, two emotions to savor

Chocolat Chaud Grande Réserve is like a warm embrace: a combination of dark chocolate from Venezuela (65%) and milk chocolate from Peru (40%), enhanced by orange peel, a hint of vanilla, cinnamon and spices. The result is a vibrant, enveloping chocolate with controlled spicy notes.
Retour en Enfance, meanwhile, lets the purity of cocoa speak for itself in a silkier, smoother and more unadorned version, for a tender, timeless return to our roots. Each reveals a facet of chocolate emotion, between tradition and modernity, complexity and comfort.

La madeleine, a childhood memory in haute couture

These creations are accompanied by marbled madeleines, delicately coated with crunchy dark chocolate, where Madagascar vanilla meets the intensity of cocoa. Their flowing chocolate-caramel center surprises with every bite. Subtle, unsweetened and moist, they embody the discreet luxury of French hospitality. The choice of tea or infusion, equally refined and perfectly matched, extends the tasting experience.

A cosy cocoon for curling up by the fire

Enjoying tea time at La Réserve Paris also means savoring the unique charm of a confidential palace, with its marble fireplaces, wood panelling, Haussmannian volumes and subdued lighting. The attentive service, the rare silence and the warmth of the place transform this chocolate break into an intimate and precious experience. In the lounges designed by Jacques Garcia, time stands still. It’s here that memories take shape, cup after cup.

Practical information

• Chocolat Chaud Signature La Réserve Paris
  Jérôme Banctel x Jordan Talbot
  35€ per person – including 2 marbled madeleines
  Service daily from 3pm to 6pm
  From November 1, 2025
• Address:
  La Réserve Paris – 42 avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris
• Reservations: www.lareserve-paris.com

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