The 13th arrondissement of Paris is a contrasting area where working-class history, urban art, Asian cultures, and new modern neighborhoods intermingle. This corner of southeastern Paris surprises with its diversity: the small cobbled streets lined with flowers of the Butte-aux-Cailles rub shoulders with the contemporary towers of the Bibliothèque neighborhood, while the Asian neighborhood vibrates with colors, scents, and cuisines from around the world.
It's a lively, popular district on the move, where the atmosphere changes from one street to the next. And when it comes to brunch, there's something for everyone. You can sit down in a neighborhood café with bohemian charm, try an organic and vegetarian spot, or opt for something more exotic, inspired by Vietnamese, Chinese, or Thai culinary traditions.
La Butte-aux-Cailles remains one of the most popular spots for brunch in the 13th arrondissement. This little village-like corner is home to several cafés and restaurants where seasonal produce takes center stage. Sourdough toast, poached eggs, homemade granola, pancakes, and vegetarian bowls are often served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Near the François-Mitterrand Library, newer establishments compete in creativity to offer modern, often locally sourced brunches to enjoy on the terrace or indoors. The clientele is young, including students and families who come to enjoy the weekend in a neighborhood that is still booming.
The Asian quarter is not to be outdone: some places offer fusion brunches, combining dim sum, traditional soups, and French-style desserts for an original and generous experience. Brunching in the 13th arrondissement is ultimately a way to discover a multicultural and welcoming Paris, where tradition meets modernity. Here are some great places to go!
TOO Hôtel's altitude brunch: a gourmet buffet and sweeping panoramic views of Paris.
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Le Chat-Rivari Café: the cosy vegan café where you can adopt a cat in the 13th arrondissement
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OFF Paris Seine, the incredible floating hotel on the Seine
What could be more comforting than a restorative night aboard the OFF Paris Seine, the first floating hotel on the Seine to also feature a bar-restaurant where you can enjoy a cocktail in one hand and a tapas in the other? [Read more]
Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia
Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
An immersive and very girly brunch at Secret Garden, in the 13th arrondissement
In the 13th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the quays of the Seine, Secret Garden offers an immersive brunch experience in a candy-pink decor inspired directly by fashion. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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