A lunch pairing food and tea in Vannes

A unique lunch experience in Vannes: the perfect pairing of bistronomic cuisine and fine teas

What if your next culinary journey didn’t take you to a wine cellar, but to the high-altitude regions of China, Japan or India?

Le Thursday 26 November 2026, the restaurant À l'Image Sainte-Anne invites you to discover a rare sensory adventure in Brittany: a an exclusive bistronomic lunch with food and tea pairings. A limited-edition creation designed to delight the palates of both gourmets and tea enthusiasts alike, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

A partnership of experts: À l’Image Sainte-Anne & Palais des Thés Vannes

A renowned restaurant in Vannes with a reputation for fine dining, À l'Image Sainte-Anne is teaming up with the local shop team for the occasion Palais des Thés of Vannes.

Far from being merely a hot drink served at the end of a meal, tea is treated here with the same care as a winemaker’s vintage. Tannins, briny, floral, roasted or herbal notes: each infusion has been meticulously selected and balanced to complement the chef’s generous, bistronomic cuisine, which showcases carefully selected seasonal produce.

A service and an introductory session held indoors

To enhance this tasting, A specialist from the Palais des Thés will be on hand throughout the service.

With every cup, she will carry out the ritual of serving (temperatures, specific crockery, brewing times down to the degree) and share the secrets behind each selection:

The geographical origin of the leaves and the specific characteristics of their terroir.
Harvesting and processing methods (oxidation, withering, rolling).
The flavour connections created between the dish and the liqueur served.

Why does pairing food with tea transform the bistronomic experience?

Increasingly popular in the world of contemporary bistronomy, tea tasting offers a subtle, original and refined alternative to traditional wine pairings:

Lightness and digestibility: Without alcohol, the meal flows more smoothly whilst retaining the intensity and depth of flavour.
Cleaning the palate: The warmth and texture of the teas refresh the taste buds between mouthfuls, revealing the subtlety of the sauces and the cooking techniques.
An endless range of flavours: Pairings that complement each other (the smoky notes of an oolong with roast meat) or contrast with each other (the fresh, grassy notes of a spring green tea with fish from our coasts).

On the menu for 26 November: an exclusive bistronomic creation

For this unique lunch, our head chef has created a bespoke culinary experience, devised in close collaboration with the team at Le Palais des Thés.

Each dish has been crafted with its textures, flavours and spices in mind, to reveal the full complexity of the selected tea leaves. The specific tea blends and origins chosen will remain a secret until the dish is served: a complete surprise orchestrated with every plate to preserve the thrill of discovery.

Practical Information & Bookings

To ensure everyone’s comfort, maintain the intimate atmosphere and ensure the quality of the discussions with our tea expert, The number of places is strictly limited.

Feature	Event details
Date & Time	Thursday 26 November 2026 — Lunch served at 12 noon
Venue	À l’Image Sainte-Anne Restaurant, Vannes (Morbihan)
Partner	Palais des Thés (Vannes shop)
Format	A unique bistronomic menu with tea pairings explained at the table
Booking	Compulsory (limited places)