The Café de Flore is one of the oldest coffeehouses in Paris, celebrated for its famous clientele, which in the past included high-profile writers and philosophers. It is located at the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue Saint-Benoît, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6th arrondissement. The nearest underground station is Saint-Germain-des-Prés, served by line 4 of Paris Métro. The coffeehouse still remains a popular hang-out spot for celebrities and its status attracts numerous tourists.
A view of the Café de Flore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The Café de Flore, c. 1900
Philippe Derome, Le Flore, oil on canvas, 1974
Hot chocolate at the Café de Flore
Boulevard Saint-Germain is a major street in Paris on the Rive Gauche of the Seine.
Boulevard Saint-Germain in the 5th arrondissement
Bird's-eye view of Paris (1878) with the new Boulevard Saint-Germain on the right
Les Deux Magots
Café de Flore