The “English-speaking mums of Paris” met for another tea and scones morning but this time at the salon de thé of the chicissime Bonpoint children’s couture clothing boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Located in a sublime hôtel particulier, the flagship store offers not only room upon room of quintessentially French clothes, shoes and accessories to die for but also a calm, peaceful and unusually spacious salon de thé for mums and kids to enjoy to their hearts content!
Downstairs from the main shopping floor, the salon de thé is split into two large indoor rooms beneath vaulted ceilings with an outdoor summer courtyard terrace.
The key feature of the main room is the central table displayed with cakes, cookies and bonbons, just what you need to get the appetite going!
We had the second salon all to ourselves complete with big, soft pillows, children’s books and fairy lights (high chairs and a sparkling baby changing room are also available on the premises).
Claude, our waiter, was extremely friendly and accommodating. We chose from a selection of teas, coffees, hot chocolate and juices and all ordered the scrumptious, hot out of the oven, scones served with butter, cream and an assortment of jams. Needless to say everything was incredibly delicious.
We were all able to enjoy ourselves without having to worry whether the volume of our excited children annoyed fellow customers. This was, after all, their domain!
We stayed for just over an hour then strolled to the nearby Jardin de Luxembourg where some of the kids went and played at the playground (with entry fee!) and others went riding on the beautiful wooden carousel followed by lunch in the park. A perfect day out had by all.
The salon de thé at Bonpoint really is a gem of a find. Who would have thought it? A mum and kiddie haven slap bang in the middle of Paris…and utterly chic to boot!
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