The trend is for Parisian bars and cafés to combine culinary pleasure with artistic discoveries. Why choose between a drink and culture, when you can do both at the same time? In Paris, more and more unusual places are offering this delicious blend of café, bar and art gallery.
These hybrid spaces are real meeting places, where culture invites itself to the dinner table. Here, you can discover ephemeral or permanent exhibitions, discuss art and meet artists, while enjoying your favorite beverage. They're perfect for brightening up rainy afternoons, or simply for spending a pleasant moment with friends.
What's more, these Parisian bars and cafés promote culture in all its forms, offering a setting conducive to the discovery of contemporary works of art, photography and sculpture. In addition to offering an artistic environment, these venues are also an excellent way of supporting local and emerging artists, who can exhibit their creations there and make themselves known to the general public.
The range of artistic bars and cafés is constantly expanding, and there's something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of contemporary art, street art or photography, there's sure to be a place that will appeal to you.
What's more, these Parisian bars and cafés don't skimp on the quality of the drinks and food on offer. You can enjoy a delicious tea or savor a craft beer, while admiring the works of art around you. And if you're feeling peckish, don't panic! Some of these establishments also offer catering options, from simple snacks to more elaborate dishes.
Don't forget that our selection is regularly updated to bring you the latest trends and novelties in artistic bars and cafés in Paris. Don't hesitate to come back to our site to discover the new must-visit addresses and enjoy an extraordinary cultural and culinary experience.
So, are you ready to be tempted by an original and enriching outing? Immerse yourself in the world of Parisian bars and cafés, where art and conviviality meet, and enjoy a unique experience.
Café Maa: Finnish gastronomy in the heart of Paris
Do you know Café Maa? Nestled on the first floor of the Institut Finlandais, in the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement, this ultra-gourmand, convivial venue puts Finnish cuisine in the spotlight with traditional Nordic recipes revisited by chef Alexandra Marschan-Claude. [Read more]
Café Mirette, the excellent bistronomic restaurant with hidden terrace in Saint-Lazare
Café Mirette is Le bon plan hidden behind the Saint-Lazare train station in a sheltered, little-known passageway. There you can lounge, sheltered, in the middle of 8ᵉ, enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine and, as a bonus, very affordable. Housed within the Pernod Ricard Foundation, which continually offers free exhibitions, this is the literary café you'll love to go to. [Read more]
La Régulière: independent bookshop, coffee shop and art gallery in the 18th arrondissement
In the Goutte d'Or district of Paris, you'll discover a true hybrid of independent bookshop specializing in graphic arts, coffee shop and small art gallery, where you can find little nuggets like nowhere else! [Read more]
César y Georgette, the La Dépendance hotel café in tribute to Peruvian poet César Vallejo
Hotel La Dépendance unveils its new coffee shop, César y Georgette, in homage to the Peruvian poet César Vallejo, who lived at this address. [Read more]
Drink & Paint: a painting and wine-tasting afterwork with an artist in Paris!
Art lovers and wine tasters, here's a concept that's sure to please! In Paris, an art gallery is offering a "Drink and Paint" afterwork! How does it work? In the company of a street artist, you create your work with one hand, while enjoying your glass with the other. Now that's an aperitif like no other! [Read more]
Griffon, a cultural and committed café-bar with a magnificent terrace in the heart of the Marais
Hot-spot alert! As summer approaches, the Griffon café-bar, in the heart of the Marais, is the trendy place to discover. Large hidden terrace, mismatched decoration, food on the go, and even cultural activities, you can stay there all day long. [Read more]
Ora's vegetarian brunch at La Caserne: a culinary, arty and surprising journey!
Ora, the new-style vegetarian restaurant tucked away in La Caserne, offers a 100% green Sunday brunch in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. An ethico-artistic canteen where food, in all its forms, composes colorful and gourmet culinary works, right on the tables. [Read more]
Café Renoir, the superb hidden terrace of the Montmartre Museum
Café Renoir, hidden away in the garden of the Musée de Montmartre, awaits you for an exotic break in its glass roof, or in its lush garden in summer. Just a stone's throw from the Sacré Coeur, come and take a bucolic, gourmet break in this hidden, confidential terrace-tea room, offering both sweet and savory dishes. [Read more]
The terrace of Fluctuart, a cocktail bar in a floating urban art center
Want to enjoy the sun while sipping a good cocktail in a beautiful cultural place? Let's go to the open-air terrace of Fluctuart, a floating urban art center in the 7th arrondissement. It's also an opportunity to admire the breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower or the Grand Palais. [Read more]
Les Justes : the arty cocktail bar in Pigalle
Les Justes is the superb cocktail bar in Pigalle that will warm up our winter evenings. See you on rue Frochot from Monday to Saturday from 6pm. [Read more]
