The cafes, bars and brasseries at the street corners of Paris are magnetic. They attract residents and tourists alike to partake in the street life of the city. The patrons socialize, play with their phone, have a smoke, gossip, flirt, or simply enjoy a meal. These sidewalk establishments also offer a perch to watch the world go by, observe the hustle and bustle of the city.
This multi-part compilation is not a ‘best of’ selection; however, some of the places featured are famous or historic. The photographs were captured mostly in passing. While we have not frequented each establishment, the idea is tempting and accomplishable.
Kick back and enjoy some music while you flip through the pics.
We will start with two of the most famous sidewalk cafe of Paris. Click on the image to see a bigger version of it.
- Cafe de Flore – Boulevard Saint-Germain x rue Saint-Benoit (6e)
- Les Deux Magots – Boulevard Saint-Germain x rue Bonaparte (6e)
- Brasserie Lipp – 151 Boulevard Saint-Germain (6e)
- Le Bonaparte – rue Bonaparte x rue de la Abbaye (6e)
- Le Depart Saint-Michel – Place Saint Michel (5e)
- Cafe Odessa – rue d’Odessa x Boulevard Edgar Quinet (14e)
- Le Roi de Pique – rue du Temple x rue Pastourelle (3e)
- La Purgatoire – 13 Bd de Ménilmontant (11e)
- Le Bastille – Rue de la Roquette x Place de La Bastille (11e)
La Favorite Saint-Paul – rue de Rivoli x rue Malher (4e)
These photos were taken in central Paris between November 2021 and January 2022. Look out for Part 2.
If you are interested in the historic cafes and eateries of Paris, we highly recommend this book “Bistrots, Brasseries et Bars de Paris” from Les Essentiels du Patrimoine series, which has English text.