Le Nemours
Often described as ‘the Café de Flore of Palais Royal’, Le Nemours is a stunning spot to enjoy food or drinks whilst soaking up the sun on their amazing heated terrace. Frequented by real Parisian regulars, writers and comedians, it’s a fascinating spot that sits high on my to-do list when visiting the city.
Le Nemours sits on a plaza behind the Louvre, Place Colette. On my first visit there one morning we pulled up a typical French café chair of white rattan with a pattern of pale blue squares on the terrace and the immediate view to our left was the Palais Royal Métro entrance, featuring a kaleidoscope made of striking coloured Murano glass circles and brushed aluminium. I later learned that it was designed by artist and glass sculptor Jean Michel Othoniel in 2000, who designed the Metro Station to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Paris Metro. We drank coffee, sparkling water and ordered fresh croissants to start the day in style under those distinctive columns of the square. This is a great place if you’re looking for something a little less touristy than Café de Flore, but just as memorable.
Le Nemours sits on a plaza behind the Louvre, Place Colette. On my first visit there one morning we pulled up a typical French café chair of white rattan with a pattern of pale blue squares on the terrace and the immediate view to our left was the Palais Royal Métro entrance, featuring a kaleidoscope made of striking coloured Murano glass circles and brushed aluminium. I later learned that it was designed by artist and glass sculptor Jean Michel Othoniel in 2000, who designed the Metro Station to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Paris Metro. We drank coffee, sparkling water and ordered fresh croissants to start the day in style under those distinctive columns of the square. This is a great place if you’re looking for something a little less touristy than Café de Flore, but just as memorable.