This multi-part compilation is not a ‘best of’ selection; however, some of the sidewalk cafes 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. Click to see more of the series: Part 1 and Part 2.
Parisian corner cafes, bars, and brasseries hold an irresistible charm. They draw in both locals and visitors, offering them a vantage point to observe the city in leisure. Patrons gather to chat, doom-scroll on their phones, indulge in cigarettes and gossips, flirt or simply enjoy lunch.
Play a tune by Coralie Clement as you browse the photos.
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La Brasserie de l’Isle Saint-Louis – Quai de Bourbon x rue Jean du Bellay (4e)
Le Bistrot Saint Paul – 40 rue Saint-Paul (4e)
Le Louis Philippe – 66 Quai de l’Hôtel de ville (4e)
Le Lutétia – Quai de Bourbon x rue Jean du Bellay (4e)
Chez Julien – rue du Pont Louis-Philippe x rue de l’Hôtel de ville (4e)
L’Esmeralda, rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame x Quai Aux Fleurs (4e)
Shakespeare And Company Cafe – rue de la Bûcherie x rue Saint-Julien de Pauvre (5e)
L’Éclair – 32 rue Cler (7e)
Le Paradis – rue Saint-Martin x rue de la Verriere (4e)
These photos were taken in central Paris between November 2021 and January 2022. Part 4 is coming.
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.