Less than a week before the Olympics begins in Paris! The city must be packed full of athletes and spectators in addition to the summer tourists. 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. Now they can watch the games and cheer for their favorites. These 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 every establishment, the idea is tempting and accomplishable. Click to see more of the series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5.
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Maison Sauvage – rue de Buci x rue Gregoire de Tours (6e)
Au Chai de L’Abbaye – rue de l’Abbaye x rue de Buci (6e)
Le Cercle Saint-Martin – rue Beaurepaire x rue Yves Toudic (10e)
Le Cafe Pierre – rue Beaurepaire x Boulevard de Magenta (10e)
La Palette – rue de Seine x rue Jacques Callot (6e)
Le Twickenham – Boulevard Saint-Germain x rue des Anglais (6e)
Le Trésor – 9 rue du Trésor (4e)
Le Voltigeur – rue des Francs Bourgeois x rue des Hospitalières Saint-Gervais (4e)
See the teddy bears ?
The Long Hop – rue Maitre Albert x rue Frederic Sauton (5e)
These photos were taken in central Paris between November 2021 and January 2022. Part 7 is coming soon.