The 12e arrondissement thrives on big swings. You move from the buzz of Bastille to the tree-lined avenues of the Bois de Vincennes, from the stalls of the Marché d’Aligre to the contemporary architecture of Bercy, not to mention the planted promenade of the Coulée verte René-Dumont. It’s simple: few arrondissements manage to change atmosphere so quickly.
For a stroll, several routes are on offer. Market enthusiasts can begin at Aligre, walkers can follow the old railway line of the Coulée Verte, while Bercy Village and the Parc de Bercy offer a calmer outing. To the east, the Bois de Vincennes still opens up a wider field of possibilities.
Of course, each neighborhood has its own culinary rhythms. Local bakeries, pastry shops, chocolatiers, ice-cream makers, and coffee shops offer convenient pit stops without having to head back to the heart of Paris. In the Aligre area, the market vibe only enhances this appetizing strand of the city to explore.
So, from morning pastry to Sunday cake, via a snack after a stroll, discover the sweet spots to check out in the 12th arrondissement.
The ube latte from La Tropicale glacier
In the 12th arrondissement is La Tropicale Glacier, an ice cream parlour offering original, exotic flavours to accompany delicious drinks such as ube latte. An ideal address for a gourmet snack. [Read more]
Latte Club, the new seventies coffee shop Paris 12e
We're off to discover Latte Club, a new coffee shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement, with a distinctly Seventies ambience. Located on rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, it offers gourmet coffee specialties accompanied by sweet treats. [Read more]
Koneko Work, an unusual coworking café where you can work and read among the cats in Paris
Cat lovers beware, here's a coworking spot in Paris where you can telework (and more), surrounded by cats and purrs, with unlimited drinks and snacks from 6€ an hour. It's all happening at Koneko Work, a solidarity concept in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
Good ice cream at Ground Control
Ground Control, near Gare de Lyon, is a hybrid third-place where gastronomy, culture and social commitment come together. With its many restaurants, bars, boutiques and events, this convivial space invites you to discover and share in a festive, accessible atmosphere. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The new artisan bakery Les Commères, Paris 12e
Les Commères Boulangerie opens a second address at 74 rue Crozatier, in Paris's 12th arrondissement. Larger, more modern, with a retro touch and a vast terrace, this bakery-pastry shop offers the ideal setting for a gourmet break in the sunshine. [Read more]
Jo and Nana Cakes: pastries and vegan tea time in a cosy vintage tea room
Just a stone's throw from the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture, enjoy a moment of calm and indulgence at Jo and Nana Cakes, a plant-based patisserie where you can enjoy delicious sweets on the go, for tea time or brunch! [Read more]
The People Nation, a low-budget hostel with an unbeatable rooftop in Paris
Looking for a new-generation youth hostel or simply a rooftop bar-restaurant with a sublime view over Paris? Let's check out The People's second hostel, set up on Place de la Nation, right outside the metro station. [Read more]
Unusual: breakfast with the giraffes at the Paris Zoological Park
Ever since we were little, we've been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This time, it's likely to be one of the most important meals of your life, as you'll have the opportunity to have it with the giraffes of the Parc zoologique de Paris! [Read more]
Bopain's delicious artisan chocolate bread
At Bopain, not only do they use good flours from the Ile-de-France region, but their pain au chocolat includes two bars of 55% chocolate. So, more chocolate, less sugar than elsewhere with a crazy puff pastry, we love it. [Read more]
A Harry Potter boutique and its immersive coffee-shop
Grab your brooms! A new spot dedicated to the world of Harry Potter is coming to Paris! Head to Bercy to discover the Boutique-Café aux Deux Balais, an immersive address where you'll find derivative products as well as a coffee-shop with enchanted treats including homemade bierraubeurre. [Read more]
Boulangerie l'Essentiel, everything is there to enjoy and find good bread
L'Essentiel now has 5 bakery-pastry shops in Paris and the Paris region, combining tradition and modernity. With no concessions on quality and taste, and regular awards for their breads, these 4 addresses have what it takes to seduce the most demanding customers in terms of sourdough breads, viennoiseries and gourmet pastries. [Read more]
Comptoir Veggie, the vegan canteen of the 12th district
On avenue Ledru Rollin, in the 12th arrondissement, lovers of good vegetarian food will find a cosy little spot that is half coffee shop, half canteen at Comptoir Veggie. [Read more]
L'Osmanthe, the French-Asian pastry that revisits the classics
Do you know the Osmanthe? This hot pastry shop located near Daumesnil offers us to taste ultra greedy Franco-Asian creations. Matcha opera, mille-crêpes, sesame eclair and original pastries, here is a spot that shakes up the codes to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]
L'Atelier - Artisan Crêpier in Bercy Village
In Bercy Village, a new L'Atelier - Artisan Crêpier crêperie opens in April 2020. It will be the brand's 8th Parisian address. [Read more]
Paris Breizh, the Breton creperie in Daumesnil
After the 142 crêperie contemporaine, Yannick le Corvec is doing it again by opening his second Parisian crêperie called Paris Breizh. In love with the kitchen of his native Brittany, Yannick le Corvec reinvents the concept of Breton creperie. Sortiraparis.com invites you to know a little more about this new little piece of Brittany in Paris. [Read more]
Discover where all these cafés are located by clicking the map at the bottom of the article
