It is a network of streets well-known to the residents of Versailles, a place for strolling among those who appreciate beautiful, somewhat exclusive things: just a stone's throw from the Passage de la Geôle, the Rue du Bailliage has recently unveiled a new gem that is already enjoying great success. Welcome to State of Mind.
The art of living in the city of the Sun King
It is undoubtedly a simple coincidence, but the appearance of tea at the French court is contemporaneous with the Sun King. Nearly four centuries later, the prestigious Maison de Parfums et de Thés STATE OF MIND, founded in 2018, cultivates a sophisticated concept rooted in the synaesthesia of taste and smell. As a perfect setting for this olfactive and gustatory discovery, it has just opened a charming Olfactory Tea Room in the historic antiques district of Versailles, near the Notre-Dame market.
A refined cocoon for an extraordinary experience
Step through the door and let yourself be embraced by the warm atmosphere of this space, inspired by the 1930s and Art Deco style. It is the perfect setting in which to discover a wealth of exceptional teas and the fragrances associated with them, crafted in collaboration between a Tea Master and a Perfumer. In this hushed, intimate atmosphere, an encounter with Catherine Laskine-Balandina, the brand's founder, takes on its full meaning. Take the time for a tea and perfume ceremony to discover, in her company, the story of the brand, its inspirations, and to be drawn into her exceptional sensory universe. It is also an opportunity to explore the brand's niche perfumes in their polished crystal Art Deco flacons, alongside candles and diffusers — not to mention magnificent silk scarves. And in the warmer months, one can enjoy the terrace overlooking the cobbled courtyard of the former Royal Tribunal.
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