7 Places to Have a Drink and Read in Paris | Books - Frenchly

Cafés first appeared in Paris in 1672 with well-known French writers, such as Voltaire and Rousseau, frequently spotted honing their craft on terrasses around the city by The FBC.

 Photo: La Belle Hortense

Over the past 15 years, cafés have undergone a noticeable transformation as Paris started showing a preference for more dependable, casual places over the old haunts with mediocre service and quality. Cafés are where Parisians (both native and adopted) meet for drinks and dinner, have a work meeting or enjoy their morning coffee. They’re also a great spot to enjoy your latest read with a boozy drink. Here’s some tried and tested modern spots to savor a good book before enjoying some company.  
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Source: Frenchly