The ‘Emily in Paris’-Inspired Afternoon Tea at the Hôtel du Louvre

You’re seated in a big armchair beneath a glass canopy roof. Flooded with light, the bar-lounge is festooned with plants and greenery. A few business travelers are working on their laptops but most of the crowd is indulging in an afternoon teatime that’s positively gourmand. Welcome to Le Teatime d’Emily, a popular rendez-vous at L’Officine du Louvre since it debuted with the start of the fifth season of the Netflix hit series Emily in Paris.

Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the Hôtel du Louvre has a picture-perfect location between the Palais Royal and the Opéra Garnier, right next to the world-famous Louvre Museum. It was the first of the “grand hotels” in the capital, built in 1855 under Napoleon III, and famous guests over the years include the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro, who painted canvases from his suite window. Most recently, this sumptuous setting served as the film set for the eighth episode of Emily in Paris’s fifth season.

The Netflix show is an unequivocal boon for tourism, inspiring legions of international fans to book tickets to travel to the City of Light and explore the places seen on TV. Studies have shown how films and TV series have boosted France’s cultural and touristic appeal all over the world. Atout France, the tourist development agency, even teamed up with Netflix a few years ago to create marketing promotions around so-called “ciné tourisme.”

Love it or loathe it, there’s something about Emily in Paris. We’ve previously published the expat’s perspective, and our very own Anne McCarthy gets to the crux of the popularity of the addictive series: “Emily in Paris is like candy: it’s brightly colored; it’s sugary; it’s fun, and in the moment; it’s deeply satisfying, offering a deliriously delicious sugar rush for viewers.”

Le Teatime d’Emily has been so popular at the Hôtel du Louvre that bar/loung reservations have doubled during the week, and even tripled on the weekend. Here’s what to expect. Choose a hot drink (the chocolat chaud is decadently rich), or why not go with a glass of champagne? Then pick between the haute-couture desserts and seasonal creations by pastry chef Julien Delhome. Think Paris Brest, a lemon tart with yuzu, or a coconut-passionfruit delight. Along with this, the server will bring a stand of gateaux de voyage including a white-chocolate cookie with raspberry, macarons imprinted with the Emily logo, and savory finger sandwiches. The price is 50 euros per person.

DETAILS

Hôtel du Louvre
Place André Malraux 75001 Paris, France
+33 1 73 11 12 34
In addition to Le Teatime d’Emily, the hotel has also created signature cocktails and a special menu at La Brasserie due Louvre for lunch and dinner.