TFT Travels: Chocolate Chaud at Angelina, Paris

A visit to the legendary tearoom Angelina, founded in 1903 by confectioner Antoine Rumpelmayer, and named after his daughter-in-law. Beautiful belle époque interiors and delicious treats made it an afternoon to remember.

Stalwarts like Angelina are an absolute treat, when in Paris.

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We reserved our table in advance, an essential – the queues of people waiting to enter go around the block.

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As you enter, the atmosphere transports you to an elegant yet distinguished patisserie, where pastries are serious business . . .

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We started with the legendary Chocolate Chaud, which was more than enough for two. It was thick, creamy, and rich dark hot chocolate served with fresh cream.

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After being absolutely overwhelmed with chocolate, I went on to devour a perfect croissant and Prad ate a Croque Monsieur doused in butter with the perfect amount of cheese, a very indulgent sandwich indeed.

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No visit to Angelina is complete without eating their signature pastry, the Mont Blanc. The Mont Blanc is made of meringue, whipped cream and chestnut cream vermicelli. I was a bit disappointed as the cream overpowered all the other flavours.

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The Mille Feuille was fantastic; the layers of puff pastry were flaky and the custard fresh.

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Please make some time for Angelina whenever you’re in the city of light next!

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Visit Angelina at 226 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris. Call them at +33142608200.

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