10 Top Tea Houses in Aix en Provence
Aix en Provence is a town that loves its tea. It has some top tea houses where, depending on the weather, you can taste iced teas, dine on lavish cakes served with beautiful tea pots, or buy wonderful tea-based presents to take home. Here’s our top ten of the best tea houses.
1. Book in Bar
Bookstore
2. Jardin Mazarin
Restaurant, French, European
3. Plaisirs des Thés
Deli, Tea Room, Tea , Contemporary
5. Mana Espresso
Everyone says that Mana has the best coffee in Aix en Provence – it’s hard to find someone that disagrees. It also does great tea. It doesn’t have a kitchen so lunch is normally an open sandwich or salad. It’s vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. They also have all the Harry Potter books to have a read if you want. Check out Facebook for up-to-date offerings.
Mana Espresso, 12 Rue des Bernardines, Aix en Provence, France +33 (0)7 82 69 27 23
6. Patisserie Weibel
Market, Patisserie, Pastry Shop, Pastries
7. House Cookies
Restaurant, American, Vegetarian
8. Coco Boheme
Restaurant, Dessert Shop, Dessert, Mediterranean, French, European
9. Samarkande
Aix en Provence has lots of chicha cafés, where you smoke a tea infusion of maybe apple or licorice. People love this one in the evenings with its yummy cakes and wide selection. Check out Facebook for more details.
Samarkande, 10 Rue Campra, Aix en Provence, France +33 (0)4 42 21 69 85
10. Le Pain Quotidien
Cafe, Market, Restaurant, Tea Room, French, European, Vegetarian
A list of the best tea houses in Aix wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Le Pain Quotidien (literally “the daily bread”). It’s a global Belgian chain but it still does the best brunch in town (in a country not traditionally known for its brunch options). It’s situated in the market square so you can go after your shopping for a lovely cup of tea, breads and pastries. Be prepared to wait for a table at any time of the year but it’s worth it.
Le Pain Quotidien, 5 Place Richelme, Aix en Provence, France 4 42 23 48 57
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