Guide of the Week

📚 BOOK LOVERS: Used Book Café

Paris, France

For the book lover, this café is located in the coffee shop library of the Merci store. A staple within the fashion world, the store draws in both local and international crowds. Those who need a break from shopping or just a moment to get away can find themselves a seat at the Used Book Café, indulging in a cup of coffee and perhaps a snack of scones with jam and over 10,000 novels to choose from. The literary café offers an escape, offering a peaceful atmosphere to unwind.

🗣️ CONVERSATIONALISTS: Télescope Café

Paris, France

For the conversational coffee drinkers, Télescope Café does not allow computers and is a place made for people-watching. The social energy is always at a maximum and becomes a place for the fashion crowd to be seen. Located near the offices of KENZO and Celine, the fashion crowd descends upon the café for midday coffee breaks. Mostly working with Scandinavian coffee roasters, the cozy coffee bar also features a short list of snacks including baked goods and homemade breads and financiers.

🚴‍♂️ CYCLISTS: Le Peloton Café

Paris, France

Combining the coffee and cycling community, Le Peloton is located in the heart of the Marais. Over the years, it has become a hub for coffee and cycling culture to meet. Whether you're a dedicated cyclist or just looking to enjoy a cup of well-roasted coffee, Le Peloton Café is open to all. The Peloton community organizes weekly group rides and even hosts events for those wanting to meet like-minded people or try a new activity. No fret, if you do not have a bike, Le Peloton has you covered with rentals.

🏛️ DESIGN ENTHUSIASTS: Café Nuances

Paris, France

Strictly for coffee lovers, Café Nuances is more than a café. Known for its delectable roastery and high-quality beans, Café Nuances is considered to be one of the city's most design-centric coffee shops. Guests are greeted with a contemporary aesthetic filled with vibrant art deco that attracts an international crowd due to its location in proximity to hotels, the Tuileries Gardens and the Opéra Garnier. It focuses on five unique coffees each with a special sweet treat pairing sure to have you coming back for more.

📸 PHOTOGRAPHERS: Fringe

Paris, France

This cozy and hip spot is a meeting point for those who love a side of photography and granola with their coffee. In the North Marais neighborhood, the owner's true essence comes through, sharing his coffee and photography expertise. Having photographed a full book on the third coffee wave in Paris, Fringe brings the owner's two true loves in one. Rotating artworks and photographs adorn the café's relaxing environment, which is mostly Scandinavian-inspired, including the menu.