{"id":2475,"date":"2022-03-14T13:41:12","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T13:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/paris-news\/?p=2475"},"modified":"2023-11-13T11:02:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T11:02:17","slug":"the-best-cafes-in-paris-to-work-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/paris-news\/2022\/03\/14\/the-best-cafes-in-paris-to-work-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Caf\u00e9s in Paris to Work In"},"content":{"rendered":"

While there are many great libraries to work or study in in Paris, it can be nice to have a change of scenery, and get a caffeine boost, by setting up camp at a caf\u00e9. Paris is famous for its caf\u00e9s, but not all are conducive to hitting the books or switching on a computer. This collection of caf\u00e9s around Paris offer the perfect setting for working all the while enjoying the city’s caf\u00e9 culture. <\/span><\/p>\n

General Tips:<\/h3>\n

One of the best features of almost all Parisian caf\u00e9s is that you can usually stay for hours<\/em> with only making one purchase. Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain liked to explain this custom as paying the cheapest rent in town! If you do park yourself at a caf\u00e9 for over two hours, though, it would be considered polite to make a second purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of the caf\u00e9s on this list are modern coffee shops; they more easily accommodate nomadic work practices and ancillary electronic devices. Whether it is appropriate to work at your computer in a “traditional” French caf\u00e9 largely depends on the caf\u00e9. Traditional-style caf\u00e9s are not laptop-averse; however, you should plan to either have lunch there or leave while lunch is being served. Popular week-end brunch spots do not permit the use of laptops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coutume Caf\u00e9 in the 7th Arrondissement in Paris, France.<\/p><\/div>\n

Coutume<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the first modern coffee shops in Paris, this coffee roaster now supplies many caf\u00e9s around the city. Their original location, found near Le Bon March\u00e9 department store in the 7th, is around a 20-minute walk from the school, while they also have a new, small branch with a few tables in the \u200b\u200bMonoprix Concept Store at Montparnasse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 47 rue de Babylone 75007 Paris, 31 Rue du D\u00e9part, 75014 Paris and other addresses around Paris.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Strada<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Tucked away in the Latin Quarter, just south of the Biblioth\u00e8que Sainte-Genevi\u00e8ve and the Pantheon, this modern coffee shop features minimalist decor. They serve great fair trade coffee, cakes and breakfast items.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 24 Rue Monge 75005 Paris<\/span><\/p>\n

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KB Caf\u00e9Shop<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

This excellent caf\u00e9 and coffee roaster in the South Pigalle neighborhood attracts both serious coffee lovers and remote workers. It has a large shared table and a wide range of beverages and snacks as well as outdoor seating with afternoon sun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 53 avenue Trudaine, 75009 Paris<\/span><\/p>\n

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Le Grand Breguet\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Large, friendly and laid back, this caf\u00e9 in the 11th is popular with the young hip crowd of east end Paris. It has free wifi as well as handy plug sockets on the floor or on warmer days you can opt to work on its sunny terrace. At the end of a long afternoon of work, you can linger to enjoy <\/span>ap\u00e9ro<\/span><\/i> with the locals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 17 Rue Breguet, 75011 Paris<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nomade<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Found on a trendy foodie street in the 11th, this caf\u00e9 serves up great coffee, pastries and juices. You can choose from bar stool seating, tables or more relaxed sofas and armchairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 8 rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris<\/span><\/p>\n

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La Felicita<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re over at the Biblioth\u00e8que nationale, you can have a change of scenery and rub shoulders with Paris young start-up professionals at this huge Italian food market attached to the Station F coworking venue. There is a coffee shop area serving excellent quality Italian <\/span>caff\u00e8<\/span><\/i>, quieter seating areas, and a vast terrace for warmer days. When you have finished your work, you can treat yourself to a spritz.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 8 Rue Eug\u00e8ne Freyssinet, 75013 Paris<\/span><\/p>\n

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La Recyclerie<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

Chill and eco-friendly vibes permeate throughout this venue located in a former station of the defunct Petite Ceinture railroad which used to circle the edge of Paris. There are plenty of places to sit indoors, including some sofas and, weather permitting, there\u2019s also seating down by the disused train tracks, although the WIFI might not reach that far! Learn more about la Petite Ceinture in this article from our blog<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: 83 boulevard Ornano, 75018 Paris<\/span><\/p>\n

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Worth mentioning:<\/h2>\n

Le Caf\u00e9 Sans Nom<\/a> (not an official “working caf\u00e9”, but a welcoming neighbourhood staple with wifi and East Paris vibes and prices)<\/p>\n

Le Cannibale Caf\u00e9<\/a> (a busy east Paris caf\u00e9 that is not computer-averse)<\/p>\n

Les p’tites ind\u00e9cises<\/a> (affordable East Paris fare in a student-friendly setting)<\/p>\n

Anticaf\u00e9<\/a> (a chain of co-working spaces dotted around the city)<\/p>\n

Passager Caf\u00e9<\/a> (great food and coffee and space for a laptop in the 11th arrondissement, but usually over-subscribed)<\/p>\n

Judy<\/a> Located a few streets over from our Paris School, this health-focussed, gluten-free caf\u00e9 is not the cheapest address in town, but it has a welcoming and serene ambiance that is ideal for concentrating. Sip on a coffee, herbal tea, or detox juice while you work on papers or your dissertation.<\/p>\n

Photos: Courtesy of Facebook pages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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