The Saint-Germain café that was the headquarters of the Left Bank's writers, philosophers and artists, next door to Les Deux Magots. Time Out still finds celebrities sharing the room with neighbourhood regulars.
- Address
- 172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 07:30-01:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- Price not verified (Time Out: you pay for the legend, not the produce)
- Price level
- €€€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Time Out's advice: sit in the Art Deco room rather than on the terrace and order the old-style hot chocolate; skip the croques and omelettes.
- Every Paris café must post separate counter, room and terrace prices; the terrace on the boulevard is the dearest seat.