
City Guide · 2026 Edition
58 addresses on a map — restaurants, cafés, bars, vintage shops, bookstores — to explore the city differently.
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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.
Hours
Price
€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9
Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
14 Rue des Filles du Calvaire, 75003 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
20 Rue du Pont aux Choux, 75003 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
20 Rue Dupetit-Thouars, 75003 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
1 rue Eugene Spuller , 75003 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
11 Boulevard Saint-Martin Paris 75003
An expert salon that takes its time: consultation, cut and tailored care, in a calm setting.
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.
Hours
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Lunettes

72 rue de Turenne 75003 Paris
A gallery championing a contemporary scene — rotating shows and a very personal take on today's creation.
154 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
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.
Hours
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Rouge à lèvre sur mesure
45 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris
A boutique with a clear point of view: pieces selected with care, away from the usual circuits.
Hours
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Parfumerie
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
7 Rue de l'Hôtel Colbert, 75005 Paris
Come for the specialty coffee, the house pastries and a tea time that stretches the afternoon.
Hours
Price
€€Drinks ~€4–7 · Brunch ~€18–25
Specialties
Tea Time · Français
13 Rue des Beaux Arts, 75006 Paris
A neighborhood bar that turns into a hangout after dark: sharp selection, easy vibe and loyal regulars.
Hours
Price
€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9
22 Rue de Beaune, 75007 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
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.
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.
Hours
Price
€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9
Specialties
Cocktails
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Vegan
16 Rue de Paradis, 75010 Paris
Bomaye celebrates contemporary African cuisine — careful sourcing, generous plates and a warm atmosphere in the heart of Paris.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Afro
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Fruits de mers
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
83 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
28 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
10 Rue Beaurepaire, 75010 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
Hours
Price
€Books ~€10–40
Specialties
Pas vraiment une fripe mais repère à hispters
25 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
26 Rue du Château d'Eau, 75010 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
71 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
Hours
Price
€Pieces ~€15–60
Specialties
Dépôt vente
12 Rue Saint-Bernard, 75011 Paris
An understated cocktail bar: creative menu, considered ice and dim lighting — the perfect place to end the night.
Hours
Price
€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9
Specialties
Cocktails
66 Rue Sedaine, 75011 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
81 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
50 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care.
37 Rue Saint-Ambroise, 75011 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks. LGBT owned address.
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Vegan
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.
Hours
Price
€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9
13 Rue Ternaux, 75011 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
80 Rue Claude Decaen, 75012 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care. LGBT owned address.
10 Rue Tourneux, 75012 Paris
Hand-picked vintage selection: one-off pieces, sharp labels and beautiful basics, sourced with care. LGBT owned address.
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Afro
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Afro
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.
4 Rue Hermel, 75018 Paris
Brunch is the specialty here — hearty plates, specialty coffee and long weekend tables. Black owned address.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Surtout pour leurs brunchs
21 Rue de la Villette, 75019 Paris
Small room, big cooking: a sharp Asian address where bold flavors meet a very contemporary approach.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Asiat
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.
Hours
Price
€€€Mains ~€25–40 · Set menu ~€45–70
Specialties
Brasserie · Afro
30 Av. de Flandre, 75019 Paris
Plusieurs addresses : une dans le 10ème, une dans le 18ème et l'autre dans le 9ème.
Hours
Price
€Cuts ~€25–60
« Plusieurs addresses : une dans le 10ème, une dans le 18ème et l'autre dans le 9ème »
Directions ↗10 Rue de Nantes, 75019 Paris
une boutique galerie qui vend des créations de designers africains. Woman owned address.
Hours
Price
€Budget-friendly
Specialties
Patissiere
« une boutique galerie qui vend des créations de designers africains »
Directions ↗2 Rue de la Mare, 75020 Paris
An independent bookstore with a sure eye: art books, magazines, fanzines and carefully highlighted picks.
3 Rue Vandana Shiva, 93450 L'Île-Saint-Denis
Peinture sur poterie dans un café. Plusieurs addresses dans Paris. Black owned, Woman owned address.
Hours
Price
€Cuts ~€25–60
Specialties
Locks
« Peinture sur poterie dans un café. Plusieurs addresses dans Paris »
Directions ↗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.
Hours
Price
€Cuts ~€25–60
Specialties
Spécialiste pour styliser les calvities
plusieurs boutiques à Paris. Dans celle du 3ème, il y'a un café et une salle de massage.
Hours
Price
—Variable
« plusieurs boutiques à Paris. Dans celle du 3ème, il y'a un café et une salle de massage »
Directions ↗77 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris
Bar avec des livres et des vinyls.
Hours
Price
€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9
« Bar avec des livres et des vinyls »
Directions ↗61 Rue de Meaux, 75019 Paris
An entirely alcohol-free cellar and bar: a sharp selection of fermented drinks, kombuchas and dealcoholized wines.
Hours
Price
€€Cocktail ~€12–16 · Glass ~€7–9
Specialties
Cave sans alcool
40 Av. Bosquet, 75007 Paris
Bright slow-paced café: good beans, daily pastries and a reading nook to linger in.
38 Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris
Journaux, magazines, photos et affiches pour cette boutique spécialisée dans la presse ancienne et actuelle.
Hours
Price
€Books ~€10–40
« Journaux, magazines, photos et affiches pour cette boutique spécialisée dans la presse ancienne et actuelle. »
Directions ↗19 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris
Maison d'édition de beaux livres et de livres de collection.
Hours
Price
€Books ~€10–40
« Maison d'édition de beaux livres et de livres de collection »
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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.