Bonjour Palais-Royal, a colorful, gourmet coffee shop in the heart of one of Paris's most beautiful gardens - permanently closed

The Jardins du Palais-Royal is surely one of the most popular spots for Parisians. Whatever the season, the beauty of this place strikes us as we stroll among the other strollers. On both sides of the plateau, we stroll between the Buren columns, while others take advantage of the beautiful view to do their photo shoots.

In the gardens, you can read a book comfortably seated in front of the fountains, or take a break in the shade of the trees, while others walk their dogs or simply enjoy the beauty of the setting. On sunny days, the terraces of the various cafés and restaurants beneath the galleries are packed to the rafters. There's no doubt about it: Les Jardins du Palais-Royal is a symbol ofParisian art de vivre.

And now, under the arcades of the Galerie Montpensier, a new spot has been added to brighten up this beloved Parisian garden. The name? Bonjour Palais-Royal. The arrival of this colorful coffee-shop sounds like the revival of the shopping arcades surrounding this green setting. This resolutely youthful address is sure to win over gourmets with its mouth-watering crepes and colorful lattes, which can be enjoyed on the terrace or as you stroll along.

When you walk through the doors of Bonjour Palais-Royal, you discover a trendy setting that nonetheless retains the key elements of the Paris of yesteryear, integrating them into an updated decor. A warm welcome awaits you, and you're invited to make your choice from the à la carte menu. The crepes here are 100% organic, made on site in an open kitchen. The dough is homemade, and you can feel it!

The advantage is that recipes can be adapted to suit your taste or diet. For example, if you're gluten intolerant, you can request a Sarrazin galette for the sweet recipes, rather than a wheat crêpe. On the savory side, you'll love the mouth-watering Amalfi, with bresaola, mozzarella, tomato, basil and olive oil.

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While the filling is generous, the recipe is so well balanced that it delights without weighing down the stomach. For those with a sweet tooth, we highly recommend the homemade caramel and salted butter crêpe with almond slivers: surprisingly light but terribly tasty, it's a real favorite!

When it comes to beverages, surprise is the order of the day. But don't be fooled by the impressive colors of the different lattes in this unusual coffee shop: we're really talking about natural flavors. So it's not just for the bling that the drinks are so pretty, they're also delicious and low in sugar. And once again, the recipes can be adapted to suit your preferences.

You'll enjoy a blue matcha with butterfly pea flowers, a theine-free version to be enjoyed with plant milk, a pink matcha with dragon fruit ideal for sweet tooths, and of course the classic green matcha prepared here in the finest tradition. The creations can be served either iced or hot. In the latter case, the airy texture of the matcha latte will appeal to the most demanding palates. Finally, coffee lovers are not left out, since here you can enjoy a gourmet latte with vanilla syrup.

As you'll have gathered, this is a Coffee-shop like no other, both in terms of the menu and the setting. But what we like even more about this unusual place is itsexcellent value for money. Despite a highly touristy location and excellent quality products, prices remain affordable: for a savoury crêpe, you should expect to pay between €9 and €12, while sweet crepes cost between €5 and €8. The various lattes range from 5 to 6.5€.

So, are you ready to make it your next HQ?