Have an authentic Franch experience in one of the lost standing cafes that France has to offer. From the decor to the food you’ll get a genuine experience in any these 8 best french cafes.
Café de la Paix
A Parisian institute since 1862, Café de la Paix has an al fresco ambiance combining history, tradition and modern touches.
5, Place de l’Opéra – 75009 Paris
Le Select
Le Select is decorated in the style of the 1920s, with stucco walls and wooden tables and benches.
99 Boulevard du Montparnasse 75006 Paris
Les Deux Magots
Located in the charming district of Saint-German, the popular Les Deux Magots is held in high esteem. It has a distinctive atmosphere and lends to the freedom of the renowned cafe.
6 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés 75006 Paris
Cafe de la Rotonde
Tucked away in the Montparnasse district, this cage serves traditional French cuisine such as beef ribs, steak, steak tartare oysters, sole Menières and more.
105 Boul. Montparnasse – 75006 Paris
Le Procope
A cafe that has truly stood the test of time since 1686, Le Procope is the world’s first literary café having had talents such as Voltaire, Rousseau, Beaumarchais, Balzac, Hugo, Verlaine and La Fontaine.
13 Rue de L’Ancienne Comedie – 75006 Paris
Le Café Tournon
In the tradition of Parisian bistros, Cafe Tournon was once a gathering place of African-American writers and artists such as James Baldwin , Chester Himes , Richard Wright, William Gardner Smith , painter Beauford Delaney and sculptor Howard Cousins.
18, Rue Tournon 75006 Paris
Musée Jacquemart-André Café
Housed in the mansion’s former dining room, the Café Jacquemart-André is the most beautiful tea room in Paris. Just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Elysées and the shops.
Angelina
Since it opened its doors in the early 1900’s, the cafe famously designed by the architect of the Belle Epoque Edouard-Jean Niermans has been an experience of indulgence and pleasure. The world fanous tea house has a timeless elegance and steady clientele keeping its allure ever present.
