# Café de Flore, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > Café de Flore in Paris. Coffee, hot chocolate and a terrace pause on boulevard Saint-Germain. Explore highlights, visiting essentials and nearby places. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/cafe-de-flore - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/paris/ai/pages/things-to-do/cafe-de-flore.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-14 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **Le Procope**]() ## Café de Flore Coffee, hot chocolate and a terrace pause on boulevard Saint-Germain. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Estimated per person** Time to allow **Allow 45–90 minutes** Place **Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris** 01 / The experience ### An Art Deco room on boulevard Saint-Germain. $ EUR estimates per person: $ up to €35 · $$ up to €80 · $$$ up to €150 · $$$$ above €150. Meal supplements and extra drinks increase the total. Coffee, hot chocolate & pastries Green café lettering and a cream awning mark Café de Flore's place on boulevard [Saint-Germain]() . Inside, the Art Deco room gives the address a different rhythm from the pavement terrace. The choice of seat changes the visit: the terrace looks onto the boulevard, while the room holds the more enclosed atmosphere of a historic Paris café. #### Literary life on Boulevard Saint-Germain The Flore's literary identity remains visible in the Prix de Flore, the annual award for emerging writers. Its reputation is therefore more than a backdrop of famous names. It belongs to the wider cultural geography of [Saint-Germain]() , where galleries, bookshops and cafés have long made the streets around the church a place for conversation and work as well as sightseeing. #### A drink or a meal in the Art Deco room Hot chocolate is a house speciality, alongside the familiar espresso-and-pastry possibilities. The café also serves lunch and dinner. A short drink and a full meal use the same landmark address in different ways, and the menu allows the visit to follow either pattern without turning it into a formal tasting experience. The enduring attraction is the room's relationship with the street. Even with its international fame, Flore remains a café where a table faces the daily movement of Paris. The setting carries much of the interest, while the food and drink give a reason to stay within it. ![Café de Flore, Paris]() Cafés & bakeries **Café de Flore** Paris In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### Café de Flore: visit essentials 1. 01 Saint-Germain-des-Prés 2. 02 Allow 45–90 minutes 3. 03 Daily 07:30–01:30; confirm food service for your visit. 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit Coffee, hot chocolate and a terrace pause on boulevard Saint-Germain. #### Menu & spending Estimated food spend: €15–35 per person. Drinks and supplements extra; check the current menu. Drinks, supplements and surcharges extra. Confirm menu prices before booking. [Check the menu]() #### Choose your visit Daily 07:30–01:30; confirm food service for your visit. Confirm opening and service times for your visit. #### Arrival & access Use the café entrance at 172 boulevard Saint-Germain, near Saint-Germain-des-Prés métro. 172 boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris Ask about step-free entry and a suitable table when contacting the café; terrace and indoor seating are different choices. [Get directions]() #### Order or reserve Check the café’s current seating arrangements and allow for a queue. [Visit the restaurant website]() 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around Café de Flore The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring ### More of Paris, around your visit. #### Continue your Paris day - [Saint-Germain-des-Prés]() - [All Paris sights and neighbourhoods]() - [Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops]() #### Plan your Paris visit - [Paris city guide]() - [Choose a Paris city day]() - [Find a Paris hotel]() - [Plan Métro and walking journeys]() - [Build your saved itinerary]() 06 / Good to know ### Café de Flore: frequently asked questions 01 Can I reserve a table at Café de Flore? No. The café states that it does not take reservations. It opens daily from 07:30 to 01:30, so visit on a walk-in basis. Continue exploring ### Make Paris your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Country Code | FR | | Description | Green café lettering and a cream awning mark Café de Flore's place on boulevard Saint-Germain. Inside, the Art Deco room gives the address a different rhythm from the pavement terrace. The choice of seat changes the visit: the terrace looks onto the boulevard, while the room holds the more enclosed atmosphere of a historic Paris café. The Flore's literary identity remains visible in the Prix de Flore, the annual award for emerging writers. Its reputation is therefore more than a backdrop of famous names. It belongs to the wider cultural geography of Saint-Germain, where galleries, bookshops and cafés have long made the streets around the church a place for conversation and work as well as sightseeing. Hot chocolate is a house speciality, alongside the familiar espresso-and-pastry possibilities. The café also serves lunch and dinner. A short drink and a full meal use the same landmark address in different ways, and the menu allows the visit to follow either pattern without turning it into a formal tasting experience. The enduring attraction is the room's relationship with the street. Even with its international fame, Flore remains a café where a table faces the daily movement of Paris. The setting carries much of the interest, while the food and drink give a reason to stay within it. | | Category Slug | cafes | | City | Paris | | Region | Île-de-France | | Country | France | | Latitude | 48.8541603088 | | Longitude | 2.3326046467 | | Price Currency | EUR | ### Place Overviews #### Saint-Germain-des-Prés | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | | Short Description | Literary cafés, old church stone and small Left Bank streets made for an unhurried wander. | | Location | Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 3–5 hours, longer with lunch and the Luxembourg Gardens | | Category Slug | neighbourhoods-and-districts | ##### Mention Aliases - Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Saint-Germain - Saint-Germain #### Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | | Short Description | Sourdough bread and inventive pâtisserie in a historic bakery close to the Aligre market. | | Location | Aligre / Bastille, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 20–40 minutes | | Href | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/boulangerie-bo-charenton]() | | Category Slug | cafes | ##### Mention Aliases - Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton - BO’s bakery - BO ### Scheduling | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Time Zone | Europe/Paris | | Public Holiday Policy | Confirm opening for your travel date. | | Holiday Hours Confirmed | No | | Race Week Availability Confirmed | No | | Kitchen Cutoff Known | No | ### Dining Profile | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Rating | $ | | Price Level | 1 | | Currency | EUR | | Price Basis | Estimated coffee, chocolate & pastry | | Price Label | €15–35 per person | | Assessed On | 2026-10-14 | | Price Status | planning-estimate | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | Coffee, hot chocolate & pastries | #### Food Styles - coffee-and-pastry ### Article Structure | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Connections Heading | More of Paris, around your visit. | | Related Heading | Continue your Paris day | | All Places Label | All Paris sights and neighbourhoods | | Food And Drink Label | Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops | | Event Heading | Plan your Paris visit | #### Sections | Start Paragraph | Heading | | --- | --- | | 1 | Literary life on Boulevard Saint-Germain | | 2 | A drink or a meal in the Art Deco room | #### Contextual Links | Text | To | Label | | --- | --- | --- | | Saint-Germain | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/saint-germain-des-pres]() | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | #### Related Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/saint-germain-des-pres]() | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | #### Event Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris]() | Paris city guide | | [https://above.guide/paris/city-days]() | Choose a Paris city day | | [https://above.guide/paris/where-to-stay]() | Find a Paris hotel | | [https://above.guide/paris/getting-there]() | Plan Métro and walking journeys | | [https://above.guide/paris/my-itinerary]() | Build your saved itinerary | ### Key Facts - Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Allow 45–90 minutes ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Menu & spending | ##### Link | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Check the menu | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Choose your visit | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Arrival & access | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Order or reserve | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Visit the restaurant website | ## Dining information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Range | $ | | Currency | EUR | | Menu Policy | Menu selections and prices can change. Check the linked restaurant menu for your date; spending estimates exclude extras as stated. | ### Cuisines - Coffee, hot chocolate & pastries ### Missing Data - No itemised menu prices recorded. ## Information not yet available - No itemised menu prices recorded. ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - Venue visitor information — Updated At: 2026-10-14 ## Guide and hub links - [Paris City Guide: Sights, Food & Neighbourhoods | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris) - [Paris Cafés, Restaurants, Bakeries & Bars | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/food-and-drink.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/food-and-drink) ### Related pages linked from this page - [Le Procope, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/le-procope.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/le-procope) - [Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/saint-germain-des-pres.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/saint-germain-des-pres) - [Things to Do in Paris: Museums, Landmarks & Gardens](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/paris/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/paris/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/paris/ai/manifest.json)