Coffee shop salon de the rencard guide

Le Pont Traversé, the cozy coffee shop with its historic façade, is reinventing itself.

Le Pont Traversé, that’s the name of this delicious coffee shop with a historic façade that treats us in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens. After a change in ownership and chef, we headed back to rediscover this spot, which continues to delight gluten-free diners—and more.

Café de la Rose Lancôme by Etienne Leroy, World Pastry Champion, on the Champs-Elysées.

Following Nina Metayer, Etienne Leroy takes the helm at Café de la Rose on the Champs-Élysées. World Pastry Champion and Lenôtre chef, he creates delicacies as delicate as a petal and subtly scented.

Rond, an audiophile café and brunch spot tucked inside a gym in the 18th arrondissement

Between discerning music programming, brunch, and a discreet terrace, Rond is an audiophile café nestled in the heart of La Montgolfière Lamarck.

Rosa Maison pâtissière, the patisserie - a 9th arrondissement coffee shop with exceptional flans and Paris-Brest

Rosa Maison Pâtissière opened its doors in early 2026 on Rue Lafayette, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement. A pastry shop and specialty café run by two former high-school classmates invites you into this cozy tea room with a terrace. The address already has Parisians flocking for its signature flans, to name just one highlight.

Kumquat Café, the go-to coffee shop with Asian-inspired vibes in the 11th arrondissement.

On Rue Saint-Maur in the 11th arrondissement, chef Yin-Line Chea has opened her first establishment: a cozy coffee shop that blends specialty coffees, indulgent breakfasts, and signature drinks with Asian influences.

Just steps from the Louvre, Solaria, a discreet coffee shop with comforting pastries.

Calling all sugar lovers, in the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, here’s a gourmand coffee-hop where you can savor pastries and comforting drinks, all in a laid-back, on-trend setting.

Les Artizans: a charming coffee shop serving indulgent plant-based pastries, complete with a florist in the 6th arrondissement

A fusion of coffee aromas and the scent of tulips, that's the winning formula at Artizans. This poetic, hybrid coffee shop tucked away in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés offers a floral-inspired menu that extends even to its sophisticated, plant-based pastries — the perfect spot for a charming and indulgent escape.

Bonne Montmartre: France's first Norwegian coffee shop opens its doors in Paris

The first Norwegian coffee shop in Paris, Bonne, has opened its doors in the 18th arrondissement near Montmartre. It invites visitors to indulge in Nordic cuisine with Norwegian pastries and specialty coffees straight from Oslo. We went to explore this hidden gem that’s full of charm.

Kahio Paris: the café-florist and deco concept store a stone's throw from Place des Vosges

In the trendy Marais district, a new spot is making a name for itself: Kahio. Opened in 2023 by Kahina and Alessio, this café-florist-deco concept store has become a must! From weekday snacks and lunches to weekend brunches, the coffee shop offers colorful, aesthetic and well-balanced dishes, to be enjoyed amongst a myriad of decorative objects from Italy. The neighboring florist offers a fine selection of seasonal flowers.

Tea time at Violetta et Alfredo in Paris: excellent and affordable.

Tea time for €22 in a Parisian tea room with enchanting decor? Violetta et Alfredo, nestled in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offers this option every day from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in 2025, including petits fours, savory creations, and homemade pastries. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it.

La Tropicale Glacier, the tea room serving unusual ice creams in the 12th arrondissement of Paris

La Tropicale Glacier is the colorful concept that awaits you in Paris. It's not just a tea room, but also an ice cream parlour with unusual flavours!

The magic of Paris, a gourmet, homemade brunch next to the Eiffel Tower

Just a few minutes' walk from the Eiffel Tower, La Magie de Paris offers a gourmet brunch, served every day except Wednesday.

Le Café des Rêves at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves: a café and its secret garden in a theatrical setting

Le Café des Rêves opens its doors on May 26, 2025 at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves. An ephemeral café in the heart of a show setting, where you can take a sweet break, or curl up to telework, in an 18th-century building hiding a charming secret garden.

Ladurée at Pavillon Gravelle: the bucolic tea room and restaurant in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Ladurée Gravelle unfurls its charm in a former Napoleon III pavilion, planted in the middle of a romantic garden, complete with rose bridge and flower-filled swing. A bucolic haven where the art of tea time, brunch and lunch (au vert) can be savored like an enchanted escapade.

Bacha Coffee on the Champs-Élysées is open: discover this Moroccan coffee palace in Paris

Bacha Coffee Champs-Élysées opens its very first European flagship at 26, avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, this Thursday, April 17, 2025. This exceptional 1,500 sq. m. venue offers a unique sensory experience with 200 100% Arabica coffees, in a setting inspired by Dar el Bacha in Marrakech.

Hanoi 1988 flowers & Archives, the Vietnamese coffee shop - ceramic florist and DIY workshops - video

We take you on a tour of Hanoi 1988 flowers & Archives in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, a new coffee shop combining Vietnamese specialties and good coffee, a flower store, DIY workshops and beautiful ceramics. We tell you all about it.

Le Valentin, the charming retro tearoom in Paris' Galerie Vivienne

Did you know? Tucked away in Paris's Galerie Vivienne, a charming hidden tea room is the perfect spot for gourmands eager to sample delicious pastries, or in search of a restaurant for breakfast or lunch on the go. Welcome to Le Valentin, our favorite spot where you'll love to take a step back in time.

Manteigaria, the authentic Portuguese pastéis de nata in Paris

The famous Portuguese pastry house Manteigaria has opened a patisserie in the Haut-Marais district, where you can enjoy its pastéis de nata!

Café Shin Paris, the delicious coffee shop between Paris and Seoul

Café Shin Paris is the newly opened coffee shop in the 10ᵉ arrondissement offering gourmet lattes and pastries to die for. This spot offers a happy marriage between France and Korea, with fusion specialties well worth the detour.

Le Jardin Sucré opens its chocolate shop and tearoom in Dampierre, Yvelines

Food lovers beware: Jardin Sucré has opened its chocolate shop and tea room in Dampierre, just a stone's throw from the château. It's a new chapter for the couple, who already delight us in Cernay-la-Ville and Paris. We're off to the former Auberge Saint-Pierre, which has come back to life with this opening.