Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots: prices, history and which to choose
The Café de Flore (172 boulevard Saint-Germain) and Les Deux Magots (6 place Saint-Germain-des-Prés) are two neighbouring cafés in the 6th arrondissement, about a hundred metres apart. Both are linked to the post-war years, to Sartre and Beauvoir (especially the Flore) and to writers and artists. They open every day from the morning, and people come for the setting and the terrace more than for the cup. The cheapest way is to come in the morning for a breakfast set.
Highlights
The Café de Flore
A corner terrace on boulevard Saint-Germain, banquettes and 1930s decor. Expect about €4.50-5 for an espresso and €6-8 for a café crème (2026 readings, to check on the menu displayed).
Les Deux Magots
Facing the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, with its two Chinese statuettes. 2026 prices: espresso €5.50, café crème €8.50, hot chocolate €10, breakfast set €14.
The neighbourhood
Nearby, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and its church, one of the oldest in Paris.
Practical info
Tips
- Which one? Les Deux Magots has the airiest terrace facing the church and a clear €14 breakfast set; the Flore is smaller, noisier and more of a "stage". For the bill, read the menu before ordering: a coffee, a juice and a pastry quickly make €20. For more affordable places, read our best cafés in Paris and our Saint-Germain-des-Prés guide.
How to get there
Metro Saint-Germain-des-Prés (line 4), then a few steps; the Flore is at 172 boulevard Saint-Germain, the Deux Magots at 6 place Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Opening hours
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