
Duration
45 minutes
Best Time
Morning
Price
€€
Walking
Minimal walking
Serious coffee destination near Hôtel de Ville run by coffee expert Gloria Montenegro. Offers beans from around the world with detailed tasting notes. Brewing equipment and green beans for home roasting also for sale.
Ask Gloria about the current single-origin options-she'll brew a small tasting if you're interested in buying beans.
Address
52 Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France
Plan for about 45 minutes. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
The Caféothèque of Paris is in the Île de la Cité / Île Saint-Louis neighborhood of Paris. The address is 52 Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.

Paris winter means empty museums, cozy bistros, and the city locals actually live in. Here's what to do when it's 4°C and drizzling.

Skip the tourist traps and tourist prices. We break down every Paris travel card option with actual numbers to show you which metro pass saves money in 2025.