Café
Café de Flore
A Saint-Germain café dating from around 1887, famed as a haunt of Apollinaire, Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir and home of the Prix de Flore.
Les Deux Magots
A historic café facing the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés since 1884, open from breakfast until late and home to its own literary prize.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic literary café
- Area
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, France
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Opening
- Open daily · 07:30–01:00
- Official site
- lesdeuxmagots.fr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Terrace
- Weekend brunch
- Open late
Why we recommend it
Les Deux Magots has looked out over the square and the abbey church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés since 1884. The two carved Chinese figures that give the café its name still watch over the room, and its own literary award, the Prix des Deux Magots, keeps its long association with writers alive.
It opens every day from 7.30am until 1am, so it suits an early coffee and croissant as much as an evening drink. Weekend and holiday brunch runs from 11am to 3.30pm. A terrace table facing the church is the prize seat, and you will find one more easily early in the day.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Les Deux Magots FAQs
What are the opening hours?
Every day from 7.30am to 1am.
Is there brunch?
Yes, on weekends and public holidays from 11am to 3.30pm.