Inquisitive and Parisian to the end, a witness to the whisperings of his day, the author of “In Search of Lost Time” made this lounge-library his headquarters, a social observatory right in the heart of the Ritz Paris where no shred of inspiration could elude his keen eye.
Named in his memory, this wood-paneled sitting room where a fire crackles in the hearth in winter remains one of the hotel’s musts.
This is where our Head Pastry Chef, François Perret, offers "French-style teatime" daily, a special moment that nods to Proust’s beloved madeleines, which are served alongside other biscuits, and marble cakes.
Starting at 6pm, the Salon Proust transforms into a Champagne bar.
French-style teatime, daily from 2:30pm to 6pm.
Champagne bar, daily from 6pm to 8pm.