Stay Inspired • Paris
Curated cafés, bars, hotels, design stores, galleries, and cultural places to spark creativity.
Paris is a city of details — “les petits riens” that shape an atmosphere. A warm-toned café, a sculptural staircase, a linen-draped boutique, a quiet courtyard. This guide brings together the most inspiring addresses across Paris: places where creativity lives in textures, materials, lighting, and everyday beauty.
Whether you are visiting or living in Paris, use this curated list as your personal compass for aesthetic inspiration.
1. Cafés & Coffee Shops
Creative Calm & Beautiful Interiors
Ten Belles — Canal Saint-Martin
This little café by the Canal Saint-Martin is the very first Ten Belles. Since opening in 2012, it’s become a go-to spot for both locals and coffee-loving visitors. The full menu — sandwiches, salads, pastries, and hot or iced drinks — can be enjoyed inside, out on the small terrace, or taken to the edge of the canal for a relaxed break. You’ll also find a selection of homemade sourdough breads, retail bags of specialty coffee.
♡ Why we love it?
Because you come for “just a coffee” and somehow leave with bread, pastries, and three new ideas for your dream kitchen.
At a glance
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am to 5.30pm
Ten Belles
10 rue de la Grange aux Belles 75010 Paris, France
Site: https://tenbelles.com
Un café made with heart. ♡
Araku Coffee — Marais
Araku’s very first organic specialty coffee shop opened in 2016, right in the heart of the Marais in Paris. And because great specialty coffee deserves a space just as beautiful, the entire shop was redesigned in 2023 by the architecture studio Delordinaire. Natural materials, lush greenery, and a red-earth counter pay homage to the meaning of “Araku” in the language of the Indian communities who cultivate the brand’s coffee.
♡ Why we love it? ♡
Whether you’re here for specialty brews, pastries, or accessories, baristas will be thrilled to share their love for great products — always with a smile and a joyful spirit!
At a glance
Open every day, including weekends from 9 a.m to 7 p.m.
14 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France
Café Kitsuné — Palais Royal
Paris-meets-Tokyo serenity under the arcades, perfect for a quiet pause café.
♡ Why we love it?
Because where else can you sip a latte while pretending you live in a movie set under Parisian arcades?
At a glance
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (slight variations by season; check before you go).
Café Kitsuné
51 Galerie de Montpensier 75001 Paris, France
% Arabica Paris — Le Marais
An independent coffee brand from Kyoto, crafted for cosmopolitan souls. All about a simple love for coffee — and great design.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s the kind of place where you suddenly start taking your coffee order way too seriously — in the best possible way.
At a glance
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — 7p.m on Saturday & Sunday.
% Arabica Paris — Le Marais
17 rue des Francs-Bourgeois 75004 Paris, France
Site: https://arabica.coffee
©% Arabica Paris
Coutume Café
High-end coffee vibes — Dive into some of the world’s best beans with Coutume. Thoughtfully sourced, expertly roasted, and passionately curated. Coffee, gear, accessories — everything you need to fuel a true specialty-coffee obsession.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s where your inner minimalist goes for caffeine and your Pinterest boards go for inspiration.
At a glance
Site: https://coutumecafe.com
Dreamin’ Man — 11th
Tiny, Japanese-inspired calm; a poetic corner for filter coffee and vinyl.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it feels less like a café and more like stumbling into someone’s beautifully curated daydream.
At a glance
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 8/30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sundays).
Dreamin’Man
140 rue Amelot 75011 Paris, France
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreaminmanparis/
2. Bars, Cocktails & Wine
Intimate lighting & beautiful atmospheres — For bars, hours change often (service, terrasse, private events).
When in doubt, check Instagram or the website the same day — les horaires bougent vite à Paris.
Le Mary Celeste — Marais
Natural wines, creative cocktails, soft nautical colors and tiled bar.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s where you go “just for one drink” and end up staying for oysters, gossip, and a whole evening.
At a glance
Le Mary Celeste
1 rue Commines 75003 Paris, France
Candelaria — Marais
Hidden cocktail bar behind a tiny taqueria — low light, intimate, very speakeasy.
♡ Why we love it?
Because walking through a taco spot to find a secret bar will never not feel a little bit glamorous.
At a glance
Candelaria
52 rue de Saintonge 75003 Paris, France
© Bisou.
Bisou. — Oberkampf
No menu, tailor-made cocktails based on your mood; warm pink, corner bar on boulevard du Temple.
♡ Why we love it?
Because ordering “something fresh and not too sweet” suddenly feels like a personality test — and they always nail it.
At a glance
Bisou.
15 boulevard du Temple 75003 Paris, France
Little Red Door — Marais
One of the World’s 50 Best Bars; storytelling-driven menus, beautiful graphic menus and lighting.
♡ Why we love it?
Because the menu reads like a storybook and the cocktails taste like plot twists.
At a glance
Often busy — book or go early
Little Red Door
60 rue Charlot 75003 Paris, France
Hotel Grand Amour Bar
Artistic crowd, velvet seats, romantic Parisian vibe in a slightly bohemian hotel.
♡ Why we love it?
Because you can start with coffee, end with cocktails, and people-watch your way through the entire day without moving.
At a glance
18 rue de la Fidélité 75010 Paris, France
Déviant — Grands Boulevards
Natural wine bar with open stainless-steel kitchen; raw, urban atmosphere.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it feels like a slightly hectic dinner party you accidentally walked into — and somehow you’re instantly invited.
At a glance
Déviant
39 rue des Petites-Écuries 75010 Paris, France
Site: https://deviant.paris/
3. Hotels & Beautiful Stays
Timeless interiors & warm architecture
Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
Designed by Dorothée Meilichzon — velvet, curves, muted tones, tucked between courtyards and boulevards.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it feels like a secret garden party happening above the Grands Boulevards — and somehow you’re on the guest list.
At a glance
Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
17 boulevard Poissonnière 75002 Paris, France
© Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
© Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
© Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
Hôtel Nuage — 8th
Soft, quiet luxury; a slow-living sanctuary near the Champs-Élysées.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s one of those rare central hotels where you suddenly forget the city is loud, busy, and slightly chaotic.
At a glance
Hôtel Nuage
30 rue Jean Mermoz
75008 Paris, France
Site: https://nuage.paris/en/
Brach Paris — 16th
Organic luxury by Philippe Starck; warm materials, athletics club, rooftop urban farm.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s the only place where a gym, a rooftop farm, and chic interiors somehow make total sense together.
At a glance
1–7 rue Jean Richepin
75116 Paris, France
Site: https://brachparis.com
© The Hoxton Paris
The Hoxton Paris — 2nd
Layered textures, grand 18th-century courtyard, buzzing lobby.
♡ Why we love it?
Because even if you’re not staying there, you’ll end up “just working in the lobby” for three hours with a coffee.
At a glance
The Hoxton, Paris
30–32 rue du Sentier
75002 Paris, France
Site: https://thehoxton.com
Les Deux Gares (Luke Edward Hall)
Colorful, joyful maximalism between Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it proves that maximalism, pattern, and color can live together in peace — and look incredibly chic.
At a glance
Hôtel Les Deux Gares
2 rue des Deux Gares
75010 Paris, France
Sinner Paris — Marais
Warm darkness, ecclesiastical details, luxurious yet irreverent; an immersive mood.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it feels like checking into a very glamorous, slightly sinful confessional — minus the guilt, plus a great bar.
At a glance
Sinner
116 rue du Temple
75003 Paris, France
4. Design Stores & Concept Shops
Furniture, objects, vintage, lifestyle
Merci — Boulevard Beaumarchais
Iconic scenography, textiles, lighting, ceramics; a full universe with café and used-book corner.
♡ Why we love it?
Because you walk in “just to look around” and suddenly you’re mentally redecorating your entire apartment.
At a glance
Merci
111 boulevard Beaumarchais
75003 Paris (often listed as 75011 in some directories, border of 3e/11e)
The Socialite Family
Parisian contemporary chic with a Milanese twist; furniture, lighting, textiles.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s basically what happens when your favorite interiors magazine becomes a real-life shop.
At a glance
The Socialite Family Store
12 rue Saint-Fiacre
75002 Paris, France
Caravane — 3rd (Saint-Paul)
Textiles, cushions, low sofas, warm bohemian elegance.
♡ Why we love it?
Because five minutes here and you’re suddenly convinced you absolutely need more cushions in your life.
At a glance
Caravane – Paris Saint-Paul
6 rue Pavée
75004 Paris, France
Site: https://caravane.fr
Maison Sarah Lavoine — 2nd
Architectural colors, signature shapes and refined French lifestyle.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s like stepping into a color palette that somehow makes you want to repaint everything you own.
At a glance
Maison Sarah Lavoine – Place des Victoires
6 place des Victoires
75002 Paris, France
Silvera — Saint-Germain
High-end furniture and lighting from major contemporary designers.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s like walking through a design encyclopedia — but one where you can actually sit on the furniture.
At a glance
Silvera Rive Gauche (Saint-Germain area)
58 rue du Cherche-Midi
75006 Paris, France
Site: https://www.silvera.fr
Enjoy the moment.
5. Art Galleries
Contemporary inspiration & clean spaces
Galerie Perrotin — Marais
Leading contemporary art across several townhouses; bold programming.
♡ Why we love it?
Because you never quite know what you’ll find — except that it’s going to be sharp, ambitious, and very now.
At a glance
Perrotin Paris – Hôtel d’Ecquevilly
76 rue de Turenne
75003 Paris, France
Site: https://www.perrotin.com
Mariane Ibrahim Gallery — 8th
Focus on African and diaspora contemporary artists; refined apartment-style space.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it feels intimate and powerful at the same time — like being invited into someone’s very chic, very art-filled home.
At a glance
Mariane Ibrahim Paris
18 avenue Matignon
75008 Paris, France
Website: https://marianeibrahim.com
Galerie Templon — Beaubourg
Prestigious contemporary artists, polished white-cube space close to Centre Pompidou.
♡ Why we love it?
Because it’s the kind of gallery where the names on the wall often match the ones in museum catalogues.
At a glance
Galerie Templon – Beaubourg
30 rue Beaubourg
75003 Paris, France
Website: https://www.templon.com
Almine Rech — Marais
Bold contemporary art in refined, light-filled spaces.
♡ Why we love it?
Because the shows are always sharp, graphic, and visually addictive — perfect for refilling your moodboard.
At a glance
Almine Rech Paris
64 rue de Turenne
75003 Paris, France
Website: https://www.alminerech.com
Kamel Mennour — Saint-Germain
Photography, sculpture, minimal spaces; often museum-level shows.
♡ Why we love it?
Because every visit feels like a condensed museum tour — minus the crowds, plus Saint-Germain charm.
At a glance
Galerie Kamel Mennour
47 rue Saint-André-des-Arts
75006 Paris, France
Website: https://www.kamelmennour.com