Petting a cat while enjoying a cup of coffee: that's the rather original idea behind this cat bar, simply christened the cat café, which opened on September 21, 2013.
While the idea comes straight from Japan, the concept was made possible in Paris thanks to Margaux Gandelon, with the agreement and support of the SPA - the French Society for the Protection of Animals.
And it's fair to say that the café des chats has won over feline lovers, since Margaux Gandelon used a crowdfunding platform to support the project. This approach has already enabled her to raise 35,754 euros of the 40,000 euros needed to launch and run the bar, which employs three people full-time.
For the lovers' sake, these cats have been closely monitored by the team and veterinarians alike.
And for those worried about hygiene, the café had thought of everything. The kitchen remained closed to cats, and an area out of reach of humans was dedicated to them. Here you could have lunch, dinner or even a brunch, as well as a drink or simply a coffee. The place was cosy and calm. Ideal for a tender little break with girlfriends or the kids, who love it.
Unfortunately, this establishment closed its doors, in October 2016, due to receivership. Note that, among the café's 13 cats, some were adopted while others found their way back to the second café des chats, located in Bastille. Le Café des Chats de Bastille continues to exist on its own.
Practical info:
Café des Chats, closed
16 rue Michel Le Comte, 75003 Paris
Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 10pm
Tel.: 09 73 53 35 81
Booking: Official website
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