With the arrival of summer, Paris shows off its most charming side and a delicious event pops up in the city: Le Goûter by Jessica Préalpato, served at the elegant Hôtel San Régis. Located in the heart of the famous Golden Triangle, between the Champs-Élysées, Avenue Montaigne, and the Grand Palais, the San Régis is a quiet and charming corner in the vibrant heart of the eighth arrondissement.
Rue Jean Goujon: a quiet corner of history
The hotel is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, on the corner of Rue Jean Goujon, a discreet and refined street dotted with beautiful private mansions. History has passed through here: General Masséna lived here, Adèle, Victor Hugo's favorite daughter, was born here, and the iconic Harcourt studios are located here. Just a few steps away, the Seine flows by and the temples of haute couture line Rue Montaigne and Faubourg Saint-Honoré. A place that embodies Parisian elegance, suspended between past and present.
The aristocratic soul of the San Régis
The San Régis is not just a hotel: it is a piece of living history. Founded in 1857 by Monsieur Petit, it was taken over in 1923 by Simon André Terrail, who transformed it into a luxury residence. In the 1950s, he sold the George V hotel but kept its furnishings, bringing them here to the San Régis and giving the place a noble aura. Since 1984, it has been run by the Georges family: today, Elie Georges' two daughters manage this residence, bringing elegance, discretion, and family warmth to 12 rue Jean Goujon.
A secret salon bathed in light and nature
The discreet, neoclassical entrance conceals one of the most refined addresses in Paris. After climbing a few steps, you enter the salons furnished with antique period furniture. A distinguished maître d' accompanies you to the restaurant Les Confidences, hidden beneath a bright glass roof. The atmosphere is hushed, the setting intimate and green: plant walls, floral fabrics, crystal details. It is the perfect stage for a unique experience: the Goûter created by Jessica Préalpato, queen of desséralité, the philosophy that combines desserts and naturalness.
Jessica Préalpato: vision and talent
Twice awarded “Best Pastry Chef in the World” by World's 50 Best Restaurants and “Pastry Chef of the Year” by Gault & Millau, Jessica Préalpato is a pioneer in sustainable and transparent pastry making. Named a Knight of the National Order of Merit, she has chosen to bring her vision to the San Régis: less sugar, more flavor, more truth. Her Goûter is a sensory experience accessible to young and old alike, made up of fruit, textures, intensity, and a natural narrative that surprises without excess.
A sensory journey in several acts
The ritual begins at 4 p.m. sharp and is available for €65 per person (without Champagne) or €85 with a glass of Lenoble extra-brut V 21. It opens with an exclusive infusion: “L'Infusion San Régis,” created with Les 88 Thés. A refined infusion, rich in notes of coconut, anise, fennel, heather, licorice, lavender, tonka bean, and cinnamon... A liquid symphony of aromas and well-being. This is followed by the courses, designed as acts of a gastronomic play.
Fruit, desserts, and natural poetry
We begin with red cherries, plump and chilled, which open the palate with freshness. Then come the scones – classic, elderflower and licorice – accompanied by a selection of toppings, including lavender honey, cream and lemon. The round, soft choux pastry fingers rest on buckwheat seeds: an irresistible play of textures.
Creativity in every dish
The highlight comes with the rhubarb tart, created by Mathieu and Valentin Vermes, enhanced with Ume plum vinegar, cress, marigold and sumac: a bold and harmonious combination of fruit, vegetables and spices. The dessert is a celebration of strawberries in a thousand forms: fresh, minty, alcoholic, granita, and ice cream. The meal ends with a sumptuous gâteau au chocolat: São Tomé chocolate, farm milk ice cream, cocoa nibs, and puruxy. A finale that tastes of childhood, sweetness, and home.
The elegance of authenticity
Jessica Préalpato's Goûter is not just a tasting: it is a gastronomic manifesto. It is an invitation to slow down, savor, and rediscover taste in its most sincere form. A refined alternative to the classic five o'clock tea, where every bite tells a story and celebrates nature. A unique experience, suspended in time, that speaks of truth, elegance, and audacity.
Le Goûter à la française – Jessica Préalpato
Les Confidences Restaurant, Hôtel San Régis
12 rue Jean Goujon, Paris 8th arrondissement
€65 per person | €85 with a glass of Lenoble extra-brut V 21 Champagne
Reservations recommended
