Inside Café de Flore + A Sweet Treat Just for You
Dear friends,
I hope this note finds you well, maybe with a warm cup of coffee in hand, or dreaming of your next Parisian escape. Today, I’m so happy to share a new story I’ve been working on : a long, heartfelt dive into the timeless charm of Café de Flore, that iconic corner on Boulevard Saint-Germain where history, philosophy, art, and a good espresso come together like nowhere else
In my article, I take you back through the decades : from Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir scribbling notes between endless coffees, to Picasso, Camus, Yves Saint Laurent and even Brigitte Bardot, all regulars who added their secrets and scandals to the marble tables and wicker chairs.
Read the full story here :
A Personal Glimpse into Café de Flore : A Timeless Parisian Legend
Whenever I stroll down Boulevard Saint-Germain, there is one corner that never fails to make me pause and look twice: the legendary Café de Flore. Its green-and-gold façade, rows of wicker chairs facing the street, and timeless Art Deco interior make it feel like a portal back to another era. As a photographer and a lover of Parisian stories, I find Café de Flore endlessly fascinating, not just for its perfectly brewed coffee and people-watching, but for the rich tapestry of history woven into its marble tables and red booths
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