In a busy and sometimes suffocating area like the Marais, space and relaxation are often just what is needed after a morning of rummaging through the district’s vintage boutiques. It is often difficult to find a café that is not brimming with people during the lunchtime rush.
However, in this case, the philosophy of ‘wandering off the beaten track’ is especially rewarding. Located at the top of Rue Payenne, the quaint café is located at close proximity to the Square Georges Cain. Inside, the decor is classic and the staff are friendly and accommodating. At lunchtime, streams of regulars arrive and choose the plat du jour without looking at the menu – a sign that their reputation precedes them. One immediately knows that Le Sevigné is about community as much as welcoming in new customers.
Why not top an afternoon of reading in the Square Georges Cain with a café allongé at Le Sevigne? With seats outside, it is easy to slip away into a daydream as busy lives rush past and disappear into the winding streets and passageways. The area is perfect for wandering around, and the shops on the nearby Rue des Francs-Bourgeois are undoubtedly tempting, especially for trend-setters.
Information:
Address: 15 Rue Parc-Royal, 75003
Metro: Chemin-Vert, Saint Paul
Opening Hours: Open seven days a week, 9.30am – 10.00pm
Telephone: 01 42 77 00 98
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Hello! In the past four years I finally could spent my vacations in Europe (God exists!), always including some days in Paris. This year, staying at the Marais, this special part of Paris, I discovered another city: free, charming, calm… You are invited to visit my blog and see my Marais. Hope you like it!
Last but not least: congratulations for your site. Clever name, usefull content…In my next trip to Paris (february, I’m working for it) I’ll use several indications from it. Thanks!
Thanks for your feedback Jaqueline – it’s always nice to know our readers like the website enough to use it as a personal reference! Le Marais is one of my favorite parts of the city and if you need any recommendations for your (hopefully) next visit in February, don’t hesitate to let us know!
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