Where to enjoy coffee in Paris’s most iconic cafés

Legendary Paris cafés to discover the city at a slower pace

Paris is experienced in its streets, its museums… and above all, in its cafés. For centuries, these spaces have been meeting points for writers, artists and thinkers — places where time slows down and the city can be observed with calm.

If you’re staying at Hotel Pulitzer Paris, in the heart of the Opéra district, discovering some of the city’s most legendary cafés is the perfect way to start — or end — the day.

Le Procope
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement

Founded in 1686, Le Procope is considered the oldest café in Paris. Key figures of the French Enlightenment once gathered around its tables, turning it into a true symbol of Parisian intellectual life.

Stepping into Le Procope is like travelling back in time and enjoying coffee as it was centuries ago: with conversation, ideas and no rush.

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Café de Flore
Boulevard Saint-Germain, 6th arrondissement

An absolute icon of Parisian culture, Café de Flore was for decades a meeting place for writers and philosophers such as Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. Today, it still retains the elegant, timeless atmosphere that has made it one of the most famous cafés in the world.

The perfect place to sit down, order a long coffee and watch the rhythm of the city go by.

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Les Deux Magots
Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement

Located just opposite Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots is another great name in Paris’s cultural history. Artists, writers and travellers have gathered around its tables, establishing it as a landmark of 20th-century intellectual Paris.

A classic café where tradition and Parisian life continue to coexist.

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Le Café de la Paix
Place de l’Opéra, 9th arrondissement

Opened in 1862, Le Café de la Paix is one of the city’s most elegant and iconic cafés. Located opposite the Opéra Garnier, its privileged setting and refined décor make it an essential stop to enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate in a historic environment.

Perfect for combining a cultural break with a stroll through central Paris.

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Hotel Pulitzer Paris: the perfect starting point

From Hotel Pulitzer Paris, these cafés become small urban escapes to discover the city from its most legendary tables. After exploring neighbourhoods, museums and boulevards, returning to the hotel is part of the experience: calm, comfort and a welcoming atmosphere that invites you to continue enjoying Paris at your own pace.