In Paris, cafe culture runs deep. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coffee culture, well\u2014as others have reported<\/a>, it\u2019s still developing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many years, the only available coffee options in Paris were very average, at best. This is for a number of reasons, among them strict regulations for opening new cafes, France\u2019s history of colonialism, and general lack of innovation in the field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as Paris begins to cater to a new generation of young working professionals, travelers and students, the coffee options have improved significantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s still the standard fare. Pop into any Parisian bistrot<\/em><\/a> and you\u2019re sure to find the classics: caf\u00e9<\/em> (espresso), allong\u00e9<\/em> (americano), noisette<\/em> (ristretto), cr\u00e8me<\/em> (latte), and so on. But if you\u2019re looking for something with a bit more je ne sais quoi<\/em>, these seven cafes are brewing up some of the best coffee in Paris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE<\/em><\/strong>: How to Order Coffee in French Like You Know What You’re Doing<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Caf\u00e9oth\u00e8que<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A bustling shop right along the Seine River in the city center, Caf\u00e9oth\u00e8que<\/a> serves up strong farm-to-table coffee drinks in a light-filled, rustic setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wood-floored space has several different rooms for sitting and relaxing with a drink, as well as a counter for buying coffee beans. It also hosts cultural events and runs a barista school, so visitors are sure to encounter something interesting going on here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n