Guide to the Best Hot Chocolate in Paris

Luxuriating over a hot chocolate is a quintessential Parisian activity. From classic chocolate chauds served with decadent crème Chantilly on the side to unexpected flavor infusions, here are our top spots.

By Go City Expert
Published: July 17, 2024
Chocolat chaud

Angelina

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Once you’ve finished shopping for designer treasures on Rue de Rivoli, head over to Angelina for the best chocolate chaud in the city. Order a cup of l’Africain, their creamy hot chocolate you have to literally drink with a spoon - and if it’s not decadent enough, it comes with a pot of fresh cream on the side for you to step things up a notch.

Ladurée

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Planning to visit the Champs-Élysées? Before you jump back onto the metro, make a little diversion to Laduree - a gorgeous French patisserie with a cosy parlour feel. Renowned for their rainbow macarons and some of the best patisseries in Paris, their chocolate chaud certainly gives the pastries at this place a good run for their money.

Jacques Genin

Hot chocolate in Paris

This famed chocolatier used to work behind the scenes at some of the best kitchens in Paris, but luckily for French hot chocolate lovers, he’s opened up his own shop. Crafted from real Araguani de Valrhona chocolate, it’s no surprise the chocolate chaud here is a real contender for the best chocolate in Paris. 

Jean-Paul Hevin

For something truly experimental, Jean-Paul Hevin is a great shout and luckily there are a number of branches in the city. You can tell they’re serious about the beverage as they literally have a dedicated hot chocolate bar in Saint Honoré, where you can try everything from a traditional French hot chocolate to something a little different: matcha, chili, ginger...

Les Deux Magots

The hot chocolate at Les Deux Magots attracted the likes of Picasso, Hemingway, Verlaine, and Rimbaud to this beloved establishment. This classic French cafe is a big favorite amongst both locals and tourists alike, with a smooth hot chocolate to die for. If it’s a crisp winter’s day, grab a table outside with your piping-hot drink to keep cosy.

Café de Flore

Cafe de Flore

There’s nothing more classic than Café de Flore's chocolate chaud. Thick, rich, and served in a silver teapot designed for second helpings, it’s no surprise that this establishment has been a Parisian favorite dating back to 1887. Be warned that it can get busy as it’s a big tourist spot - given that the likes of Apollinaire, Simone de Beauvoir, and Ernest Hemingway used to frequent the place and attract crowds.

Le Grand Colbert

Look familiar? That’s because this cafe was the filming location of the Diane Keaton classic Something’s Gotta Give. Since then, people have filed in over and over again for the famed roast chicken that Jack Nicholson tucks into, but you should definitely stop by for a French hot chocolate. Besides tasting delicious (don’t forget to top your chocolate chaud off with Chantilly cream), it’s the most atmospheric with its brass fixtures and scarlet lush interiors.

Hot chocolate in teacup

What’s in a name? Everything at this boutique, apparently. For a place with a name like the ‘house of chocolate’, you’re right to have high expectations and they absolutely live up to them. A few of their locations, like Jean-Paul Hevin, have a chocolate chaud bar. You’ll be able to sip on the traditional stuff or get a little boozy with it, as their creation Bacchus (literally named after the Roman god of wine) has a hit of rum in it.

Maison de Chocolat

What’s in a name? Everything at this boutique, apparently. For a place with a name like the ‘house of chocolate’, you’re right to have high expectations and they absolutely live up to them. A few of their locations like Jean-Paul Hevin have a chocolate chaud bar and you’ll be able to sip on the traditional stuff or get a little boozy with it, as their creation Bacchus (literally named after the Roman god of wine) has a hit of rum in it.

Carette

Carette macarons

Besides serving up their signature macarons, Carette has one of the best hot chocolates in Paris. Their gorgeous little Trocadero spot also boasts a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower. While locals favour its charming Place des Vosges location more, one thing’s for certain - their hot chocolate really hits the spot. Not too sweet and not too decadent, it doesn’t fill up quite as quickly as some of the more popular spots on the list. Don't forget your box of macarons to take away!

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