When it comes to all-you-can-eat brunch buffets, Paris Secret is one of the largest, most prestigious, and most indulgent. Just a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier, discover one of the most beautiful Sunday brunches in the capital, with sweet and savory buffets that will leave you spoiled for choice…
An iconic brunch in a legendary setting.
The Café de la Paix was founded in 1862 and has been a veritable institution ever since. With its gilded moldings, sumptuous painted ceilings, and opulent decor , the Café de la Paix is an architectural gem and a legendary venue. Inaugurated under Napoleon III, it has welcomed many famous figures, from Proust to Maupassant and Émile Zola. Today, the men of letters have given way to food lovers, who enjoy sitting on its velvet benches for Sunday brunch…
Brunch at the Café de la Paix: one of the best brunches in Paris?
At Paris Secret, we had the chance and the immense honor of stepping inside this legendary café-restaurant, nestled a stone’s throw from the Opera, to try “Le Grand Brunch.” And its reputation lives up to its promises, both visually and culinarily. Every Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Café de la Paix welcomes foodies for a brunch that is as beautiful as it is delicious, created by Chef Laurent André.
Enchanted by the Second Empire decor, gourmets discover several hot and cold, savory and sweet buffets adorning large tables. On the menu? A huge seafood buffet elegantly arranged with oysters, shrimp, smoked salmon, and other delicacies from the sea. Surrounding this culinary masterpiece are a salad bar, cheese platters, charcuterie, and sushi.
A cold buffet, a hot buffet, and one of the largest dessert buffets in the capital.
In the kitchen, chefs are busy preparing hot dishes that are either covered with cloches or served à la minute. With plates in hand, guests wait their turn to fill them with mini burgers, croque-monsieur sandwiches, an incredible chicken stuffed with foie gras, or an exceptional piece ofBlack Angus beef, sliced before their eyes.
The highlight of the show is, of course, the dessert buffet, adorned with desserts each more fabulous than the last, to the point where you don’t know where to start. Seasonal fruits, candies, verrines, chocolate mousse or tiramisu, Paris Brest… With so much variety, the hardest part is choosing. Special mention goes to the large chocolate fountain, the perfectly executed Opéra cake, and the galette des Rois prepared by the restaurant.
In short, with its exceptional setting, the variety and quality of its products, and its outstanding service, the abundant Sunday brunch at Café de la Paix is definitely worth a visit. It’s a culinary experience to be enjoyed at least once in your life in Paris.
Practical information:
The Grand Brunch – Every Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Price: €120 per person, including a glass of Champagne. (Free for children under 3 and 50% off for children aged 4 to 12)
Location: Café de la Paix, 5 Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris