Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse Serves Up Irresistible Afternoon Tea Set

23.November.2019 | FEATURES / FOOD

Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse is a chocolate shop owned by French Monégasque chef Alain Ducasse. The chocolate shop will be enhancing its luxurious afternoon tea set called Le Goûter.

The afternoon tea set tempts you with its 10 delicious creations including choux pastries, macarons, melty pistachio moelleux, sweet sablé biscuits, and brioche bread. The drinks selection includes their standard afternoon tea, coffee, and flavoured teas.

 

If you’re a chocoholic, this afternoon tea set should definitely be on your bucket list.

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