Paris rooftops at sunset

City Guide · 2026 Edition

Paris,
seen by 3rd Culture.

58 addresses on a map — restaurants, cafés, bars, vintage shops, bookstores — to explore the city differently.

The notebook

Handpicked spots, street by street.

58 results

01

G Five

€€

67 Rue d'Aboukir, 75002 Paris

A neighborhood bar that turns into a hangout after dark: sharp selection, easy vibe and loyal regulars. Black owned address.

BarBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Thu · 6pm–1am
  • Fri–Sat · 6pm–2am
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9

Directions ↗
02

SEDA SEDA

€€

Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris

Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.

CafésFriperie+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
  • Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm

Price

€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25

Directions ↗
03

Yvon Lambert

14 Rue des Filles du Calvaire, 75003 Paris

An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.

Livres+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

Directions ↗
04

Gaijin

20 Rue du Pont aux Choux, 75003 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.

Friperie+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Directions ↗
05

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20 Rue Dupetit-Thouars, 75003 Paris

An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.

Livres+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

Directions ↗
06

Ramdam

€€

1 rue Eugene Spuller , 75003 Paris

Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.

CafésLivresFriperie+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
  • Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm

Price

€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25

Directions ↗
07

Santamariejuanna Lab

11 Boulevard Saint-Martin Paris 75003

An expert salon that takes its time: consultation, cut and tailored care, in a calm setting.

Cheveux+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 10am–7pm
  • By appointment

Price

Cuts ~€25–60

Directions ↗
08
Seconde Vue

Seconde Vue

15 Rue Commines, 75003 Paris

A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits. Woman owned address.

ShoppingWoman owned+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Budget-friendly

Specialties

Lunettes

Directions ↗
09
FK le marais

FK le marais

72 rue de Turenne 75003 Paris

A gallery championing a contemporary scene — rotating shows and a very personal take on today's creation.

GalerieShopping+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Budget-friendly

Directions ↗
10

Demain Retro

154 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.

Friperie+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Directions ↗
11

Baton Rouge

35 rue de Poitou, 75003 Paris

A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits. Woman owned address.

ShoppingWoman owned+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Budget-friendly

Specialties

Rouge à lèvre sur mesure

Directions ↗
12

Officine Bully

45 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris

A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits.

Shopping+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Budget-friendly

Specialties

Parfumerie

Directions ↗
13

Titi Palacio

€€€

17 Bd Morland, 75004 Paris

Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.

BarRestaurantCafés+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Directions ↗
14

Café Clothide

€€

7 Rue de l'Hôtel Colbert, 75005 Paris

Come for the specialty coffee, the house pastries and a tea time that stretches the afternoon.

Cafés+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
  • Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm

Price

€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25

Specialties

Tea Time · Français

Directions ↗
15

Wilde’s Lounge

€€

13 Rue des Beaux Arts, 75006 Paris

A neighborhood bar that turns into a hangout after dark: sharp selection, easy vibe and loyal regulars.

Bar+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Thu · 6pm–1am
  • Fri–Sat · 6pm–2am
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9

Directions ↗
16

The Manchego

22 Rue de Beaune, 75007 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.

Friperie+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Directions ↗
17

Cecile Farkoury

104 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 1er étage, 75008 Paris

A cultural spot to discover off the beaten path, for a quiet pause in the city.

Musées+ Details

Hours

  • Wed–Sun · 11am–6pm
  • Mon–Tue · closed

Price

Variable

Directions ↗
18

Sister’s midnight

€€

4 Rue Viollet-le-Duc, 75009 Paris

An understated cocktail bar: creative menu, considered ice and dim lighting — the perfect place to end the night.

Bar+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Thu · 6pm–1am
  • Fri–Sat · 6pm–2am
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9

Specialties

Cocktails

Directions ↗
19

L'embuscade

€€€

47 Rue Catherine de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris

A committed vegan table where plant-based cooking turns indulgent. Bright space, seasonal produce and an ever-changing menu. Black owned address.

RestaurantBarBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Vegan

Directions ↗
20

Bomaye

€€€

16 Rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris

Bomaye celebrates contemporary African cuisine — careful sourcing, generous plates and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Paris.

Restaurant+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Afro

Directions ↗
21

Sur mer

€€€

53 Rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris

Set sail: oysters, shellfish and the day's catch served in a minimal setting, to share at the counter or in the dining room. Black owned, Woman owned address.

RestaurantBlack owned, Woman owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Fruits de mers

Directions ↗
22

New Soul Food

€€€

177 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris

Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it.

Restaurant+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Directions ↗
23

Osè African Cuisine

€€€

34 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris

Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it. Black owned address.

RestaurantBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Directions ↗
24

Oh Africa

€€€

85 Bis Boulevard de Magenta 75010 Paris

Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it. Black owned address.

RestaurantBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Directions ↗
25

Artazart

83 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris

An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.

Livres+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

Directions ↗
26

Bonjour Jacob

€€

28 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris

Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.

CafésLivres+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
  • Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm

Price

€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25

Directions ↗
27

Jah Jah

€€€

11 R. des Petites Écuries, 75010 Paris

Honest cooking and well-chosen produce: a neighborhood spot you keep coming back to, lunch or dinner, without ever tiring of it. Black owned, Woman owned address.

RestaurantBlack owned, Woman owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Directions ↗
28

The Next Door

10 Rue Beaurepaire, 75010 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.

LivresFriperie+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

Specialties

Pas vraiment une fripe mais repère à hispters

Directions ↗
29

La Montgolfiere Club

€€

25 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris

Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.

Cafés+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
  • Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm

Price

€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25

Directions ↗
30

Cahier Central

26 Rue du Château d'Eau, 75010 Paris

An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.

Livres+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

Directions ↗
31

Yalla Dépot Vente

71 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.

Friperie+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Specialties

Dépôt vente

Directions ↗
32

Bluebird

€€

12 Rue Saint-Bernard, 75011 Paris

An understated cocktail bar: creative menu, considered ice and dim lighting — the perfect place to end the night.

Bar+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Thu · 6pm–1am
  • Fri–Sat · 6pm–2am
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9

Specialties

Cocktails

Directions ↗
33

Urban Exchange

66 Rue Sedaine, 75011 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.

Friperie+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Directions ↗
34

La Frange à l'envers

81 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.

Friperie+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Directions ↗
35

Urban Vintage

50 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.

Friperie+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Directions ↗
36

Les mots à la bouche

37 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris

An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks. LGBT owned address.

LivresLGBT owned+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

Directions ↗
37

Aujourd'hui Demain

€€€

42 Rue du Chemin Vert, 75011 Paris

A committed vegan table where plant-based cooking turns indulgent. Bright space, seasonal produce and an ever-changing menu.

FriperieRestaurant+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Vegan

Directions ↗
38

Dirty Lemon

€€

24 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris

A neighborhood bar that turns into a hangout after dark: sharp selection, easy vibe and loyal regulars. Woman owned, LGBT owned address.

BarWoman owned, LGBT owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Thu · 6pm–1am
  • Fri–Sat · 6pm–2am
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9

Directions ↗
39

La Papoterie

€€

13 Rue Ternaux, 75011 Paris

Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.

Cafés+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
  • Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm

Price

€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25

Directions ↗
40

Tucked

80 Rue Claude Decaen, 75012 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care. LGBT owned address.

FriperieLGBT owned+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Directions ↗
41

Untucked

10 Rue Tourneux, 75012 Paris

Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care. LGBT owned address.

FriperieLGBT owned+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Pieces ~€15–60

Directions ↗
42

15-17 chez Khar

€€€

15 Rue de Sofia, 75018 Paris

15-17 chez Khar celebrates contemporary African cuisine — careful sourcing, generous plates and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Paris. Black owned address.

RestaurantBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Afro

Directions ↗
43

le Kompressor

€€€

72 Rue du Ruisseau, 75018 Paris

le Kompressor celebrates contemporary African cuisine — careful sourcing, generous plates and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Paris. Black owned address.

RestaurantBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Afro

Directions ↗
44

Union Jeunesse Internationale

€€

2-4 Blvd Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75018 Paris

Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in. Black owned address.

LivresMuséesCafésBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
  • Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm

Price

€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25

Directions ↗
45

Deka

€€€

4 Rue Hermel, 75018 Paris

Brunch is the specialty here — hearty plates, specialty coffee and long weekend tables. Black owned address.

RestaurantBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Surtout pour leurs brunchs

Directions ↗
46

le cheval d’or

€€€

21 Rue de la Villette, 75019 Paris

Small room, big cooking: a sharp Asian address where bold flavors meet a very contemporary approach.

Restaurant+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Asiat

Directions ↗
47

Bolibar

€€€

45 Av. Simon Bolivar, 75019 Paris

Bolibar celebrates contemporary African cuisine — careful sourcing, generous plates and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Paris. Black owned, Woman owned address.

RestaurantBlack owned, Woman owned+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm
  • Sat · 7–11pm
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70

Specialties

Brasserie · Afro

Directions ↗
48

Les frères Barber

30 Av. de Flandre, 75019 Paris

Plusieurs addresses : une dans le 10ème, une dans le 18ème et l'autre dans le 9ème.

Cheveux+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 10am–7pm
  • By appointment

Price

Cuts ~€25–60

« Plusieurs addresses : une dans le 10ème, une dans le 18ème et l'autre dans le 9ème »

Directions ↗
49

Vanessa Vinh

10 Rue de Nantes, 75019 Paris

une boutique galerie qui vend des créations de designers africains. Woman owned address.

ShoppingWoman owned+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Budget-friendly

Specialties

Patissiere

« une boutique galerie qui vend des créations de designers africains »

Directions ↗
50

Le monte en l'air

2 Rue de la Mare, 75020 Paris

An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.

Livres+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

Directions ↗
51

Namani

3 Rue Vandana Shiva, 93450 L'Île-Saint-Denis

Peinture sur poterie dans un café. Plusieurs addresses dans Paris. Black owned, Woman owned address.

CheveuxBlack owned, Woman owned+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 10am–7pm
  • By appointment

Price

Cuts ~€25–60

Specialties

Locks

« Peinture sur poterie dans un café. Plusieurs addresses dans Paris »

Directions ↗
52

MTA

4 rue du Pré Saint Gervais, 93500 Pantin

An expert salon that takes its time: consultation, cut and tailored care, in a calm setting. Black owned address.

CheveuxBlack owned+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 10am–7pm
  • By appointment

Price

Cuts ~€25–60

Specialties

Spécialiste pour styliser les calvities

Directions ↗
53

Loreyna (Dynamo Cycling)

plusieurs boutiques à Paris. Dans celle du 3ème, il y'a un café et une salle de massage.

Sport+ Details

Hours

  • Daily · 7am–10pm

Price

Variable

« plusieurs boutiques à Paris. Dans celle du 3ème, il y'a un café et une salle de massage »

Directions ↗
54

Anti Public Library

€€

77 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris

Bar avec des livres et des vinyls.

BarLivresShopping+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Thu · 6pm–1am
  • Fri–Sat · 6pm–2am
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9

« Bar avec des livres et des vinyls »

Directions ↗
55

Le paon qui boit

€€

61 Rue de Meaux, 75019 Paris

An entirely alcohol-free cellar and bar: a sharp selection of fermented drinks, kombuchas and dealcoholized wines.

Bar+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Thu · 6pm–1am
  • Fri–Sat · 6pm–2am
  • Sun · closed

Price

€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9

Specialties

Cave sans alcool

Directions ↗
56

Be Bearz

€€

40 Av. Bosquet, 75007 Paris

Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.

Cafés+ Details

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
  • Sat–Sun · 9am–6pm

Price

€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25

Directions ↗
57

La Galcante

38 Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris

Journaux, magazines, photos et affiches pour cette boutique spécialisée dans la presse ancienne et actuelle.

Livres+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

« Journaux, magazines, photos et affiches pour cette boutique spécialisée dans la presse ancienne et actuelle. »

Directions ↗
58

Diane de Selliers

19 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris

Maison d'édition de beaux livres et de livres de collection.

Livres+ Details

Hours

  • Tue–Sat · 11am–7:30pm
  • Sun · 12–6pm
  • Mon · closed

Price

Books ~€10–40

« Maison d'édition de beaux livres et de livres de collection »

Directions ↗

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A living guide, made by hand.

Inspired by travel notebooks and independent magazines, this guide gathers addresses shared by a community of Parisians. No stars, no rankings — just places we love.