The 9 Best Hot Chocolate Spots in Paris (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best hot chocolate in Paris in 2026 is at Angelina on Rue de Rivoli, Jacques Genin in the Marais, Jean-Paul Hévin on Rue Saint-Honoré, Plaq near Sentier, Bread & Roses in Saint-Germain and Carette at Trocadéro, plus luxurious versions at palace hotels.

Paris hot chocolate ranges from thick, dessert-like cups in historic tearooms to bean-to-bar versions made with a base of milk or water. Prices vary widely: listings and guides put craft versions at roughly €5 to €9 and palace-hotel versions at €20 or more, so check each menu. Most of these are best from late autumn to early spring, though the shops serve it year-round. Queues build in the afternoon, particularly at weekends.

1. Angelina — 1st arr. · Rue de Rivoli

The historic tearoom opposite the Tuileries, famous for its thick hot chocolate known as L'Africain.

$$$ Upmarket

Angelina's tearoom at 226 Rue de Rivoli is the most famous place for hot chocolate in Paris, according to many guides. Its site says hot chocolate is one of its signature items, and guides name L'Africain as the house cup, rich enough that you need a spoon.

Listings show the salon open daily from early morning to early evening. Expect a queue at peak times; sharing a Mont-Blanc or other pastry is the usual pairing.

Good to know: Go on a weekday morning to avoid the longest queue. Check the menu for the current price.

226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

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2. Jacques Genin — 3rd arr. · Le Marais

A Marais tearoom beside the workshop, with a dark, velvety hot chocolate that is not too sweet.

$$$ Upmarket

The Jacques Genin salon on Rue de Turenne is often named alongside Angelina for the best hot chocolate in Paris. Time Out describes it as made from melted chocolate in whole milk, and other guides call it dark and velvety rather than sweet.

Listings put the salon open Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday, from about 11 am. The queue builds in the afternoon, and prices were quoted at around €7 in third-party guides.

Good to know: Come around opening time for a table. Hours and prices vary between sources, so confirm.

133 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris, France

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3. Jean-Paul Hévin — 1st arr. · Rue Saint-Honoré

Hot chocolate made to order from the house's chocolate and whole milk, listed as takeaway only at Vendôme.

$$ Mid-range

Jean-Paul Hévin's site says its hot chocolate is prepared to order at the Rue Saint-Honoré and Rue Vavin boutiques, using a blend of chocolates and cocoa powder with whole milk. Time Out listed the Vendôme-area cup at €6.50 and described it as smooth and balanced.

Time Out says this boutique serves it takeaway only, with no plant-based milk option. If you want to sit down, check the site for the boutique you plan to visit.

Good to know: Takeaway only at this boutique according to Time Out; confirm before you go.

231 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France

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4. Plaq Chocolat — 2nd arr. · Sentier

A bean-to-bar chocolatier serving hot chocolate with a milk or water base from its own bars.

$$ Mid-range

Plaq makes its chocolate from traceable cocoa beans, and its hot chocolate comes in a milk or water version. The Michelin Guide listed Maya Mountain 76% from Belize and prices from about €5 to €8.50 in early 2025, with an optional spoonful of raw cream.

Guides say the water version has a more intense cocoa flavor. There is a small terrace on Rue du Nil, and a second shop on Rue du Cherche-Midi in the 6th.

Good to know: Try the water version for a stronger flavor; hours vary by source, so check the site.

4 Rue du Nil, 75002 Paris, France

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5. Bread & Roses — 6th arr. · Saint-Germain

A tearoom and bakery near the Luxembourg Garden serving a whipped grand cru hot chocolate.

$$$ Upmarket

Bread & Roses is a bakery and tearoom on Rue Madame in the 6th. Time Out lists a grand cru Maracaibo hot chocolate there at €8.50, describing it as well whipped, silky and lightly sweet.

The shop's site shows its address and phone but no hours, so call or check a current listing before you go. It is a short walk from the Luxembourg Garden.

Good to know: The site lists no hours: confirm before you go.

62 Rue Madame, 75006 Paris, France

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6. Carette — 16th arr. · Trocadéro

A tearoom on Place du Trocadéro, open since 1927, with the Eiffel Tower a short walk away.

$$$ Upmarket

Carette is a pastry shop and tearoom on Place du Trocadéro, described by Sortiraparis as open since 1927. Guides praise its smooth hot chocolate, and it is often debated alongside Angelina as the city's best.

Third-party listings give very long hours, roughly morning to 11:30 pm, and mention other Carette salons at Place des Vosges and Place du Tertre. Reported prices vary widely, so check the menu.

Good to know: Hours and prices vary between sources; check the menu before you order.

4 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris, France

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7. La Réserve Paris — 8th arr. · Champs-Élysées

A palace hotel lounge serving a spiced hot chocolate with madeleines in a library setting.

$$$$ Splurge

At La Réserve Paris, Time Out describes a hot chocolate made with Venezuelan dark chocolate, orange peel, vanilla and cinnamon, topped with hot milk and served with two chocolate madeleines. The Michelin Guide described a collaboration between chef Jérôme Banctel and chocolatier Patrick Roger priced at €29 in early 2025.

This is a treat rather than a daily cup, and menus change, so check the hotel's site or call for what is served now and the current price.

Good to know: Check the current hot chocolate menu and price with the hotel before booking.

42 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris, France

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8. The Peninsula Paris — 16th arr. · Avenue Kléber

A palace-hotel hot chocolate infused with Timut pepper, from pastry chef Anne Coruble.

$$$$ Splurge

The Michelin Guide described the Peninsula Paris hot chocolate by Anne Coruble as infused with Timut pepper for citrus notes and topped with vanilla chantilly, served in the Lobby, the Kléber and the Terrasse Kléber, at about €20 in early 2025.

Gault&Millau named Coruble its Pâtissière de l'Année for 2026. We could not confirm the winter 2026 menu, so check the hotel before you go.

Good to know: Confirm the winter menu and price with the hotel first.

19 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, France

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9. Four Seasons Hotel George V — 8th arr. · Golden Triangle

A palace-hotel hot chocolate topped with chocolate pearls, cream and marshmallows.

$$$$ Splurge

The George V's hot chocolate is described in the hotel's winter press material as topped with crunchy chocolate pearls, whipped cream and marshmallows. The Michelin Guide listed it at about €28 in early 2025, served with chocolate to dilute with milk to taste.

Pastry chef Michael Bartocetti runs the hotel's seasonal sweets. Winter pop-up corners and tea services have changed from year to year, so confirm what is offered now before you plan a visit.

Good to know: Offers change by season; call or check the hotel's site first.

31 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris, France

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best hot chocolate in Paris?

Angelina and Jacques Genin are the most often recommended, with Jean-Paul Hévin, Plaq, Bread & Roses and Carette as strong alternatives. For a luxury setting, La Réserve, the Peninsula and the Four Seasons George V serve their own versions.

What is Angelina's L'Africain?

L'Africain is Angelina's signature hot chocolate, a very thick, rich cup that many guides say is best shared with a pastry. It is served at the Rue de Rivoli tearoom; check the current menu for the price.

How much does hot chocolate cost in Paris?

Craft chocolatiers such as Plaq have listed prices of about €5 to €8.50 (Michelin Guide, early 2025), and Time Out lists Bread & Roses around €8.50. Palace-hotel versions run far higher, with La Réserve listed at about €29 to €35. Prices change, so check.

Can I get hot chocolate to take away?

Time Out says Jean-Paul Hévin's Vendôme-area hot chocolate is made to order but takeaway only. Check with each shop, as some serve it only at the table.

Where can I buy chocolate to take home?

See our guides to the best chocolate shops in Paris and the best cafés in Paris.

1. Angelina — 1st arr. · Rue de Rivoli

2. Jacques Genin — 3rd arr. · Le Marais

3. Jean-Paul Hévin — 1st arr. · Rue Saint-Honoré

4. Plaq Chocolat — 2nd arr. · Sentier

5. Bread & Roses — 6th arr. · Saint-Germain

6. Carette — 16th arr. · Trocadéro

7. La Réserve Paris — 8th arr. · Champs-Élysées

8. The Peninsula Paris — 16th arr. · Avenue Kléber

9. Four Seasons Hotel George V — 8th arr. · Golden Triangle

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