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Café de Flore

Name: Café de Flore
Price range: $$$
Rating: 3.9

3.9 ·

Step into Café de Flore, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés institution beloved by writers and thinkers. Settle in for coffee, breakfast, or classic café fare amid the literary atmosphere that still hosts the annual Prix de Flore award.

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Reasons to go

Since 1994 the café has hosted the Prix de Flore, an annual literary prize awarded to a promising young author each November.
Long associated with Paris's literary and intellectual scene in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Known for its signature hot chocolate, often singled out as a highlight of the menu.

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Full description

Café de Flore is a landmark café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, long associated with Parisian literary and intellectual life. Since 1994 it has hosted the Prix de Flore, an annual award for a promising young author, presented each November over dinner at the café.

Expect classic café fare, coffee and breakfast service in a setting steeped in literary history.

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Address

172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France · Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Expect a line to get a table, especially at peak meal times, so arrive early morning or mid-afternoon to skip the queue. Reservations aren't guaranteed to be honored but can help for groups
go for the hot chocolate and people-watching rather than a bargain meal.

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Reviews

The signature hot chocolate is a true masterpiece, tasting like pure 'liquid chocolate' in a cup. The French onion soup is equally impressive, offering the natural, clean sweetness of caramelized onions. The omelettes are expertly prepared with a perfect texture, while the croissants are exceptionally flaky on the…

Hsieh Meng-Huan

2/5

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