8 Best Cat Cafes in Paris for a Fluffy Visit in 2024
Are you a cat lover and wanting some purr therapy while traveling in France?
This list has the best cat cafes in Paris plus a cat themed adventure, tea room and the best places to find Parisian cats living in the city.
Iâve spent decades exploring the ins and outs of Paris, and Iâm excited to share this list of places with fellow travelers and cat lovers. As a self-proclaimed cat lover myself, these cafes are among the best Iâve seen.
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If you want a mix of Parisian cafe culture with the bonus of a sweet cat on your lap youâre in for a treat!
8 Best Cat Cafés and Cat Related Places in Paris
Hereâs where to find cat themed Parisian cafĂ©s where you can unwind with a cup of coffee or meal and some purr therapy in the company of fellow cat lovers.
Keep in mind that âchatâ (pronounced like shah) translates to âcatâ in English.
1. Chat Mallows Café
If youâre in the 15th arrondissement, check out Le Chat Mallows CafĂ© located on rue des Volontaires right by the Volontaires metro stop.
Most French cat cafes require you to reserve a time slot in advance, and this cafe makes it easy to do that online.
Overall, the place is very cute with painted artwork on the walls and 13 adorable resident cats, young and old. It’s one of the most feline-friendly spaces in the city. I personally love cat cafes because there are therapeutic effects to enjoying a pot of tea or cup of coffee while spending time petting and enjoying these friendly cats.
Entrance fee is âŹ10/person (ages 6+) and includes a complimentary cup of tea. They also have a menu if youâd like to buy something else like old-fashioned hot chocolate, cold drinks, ice cream, homemade cheesecake, etc.
You can reserve your spot in advance here to visit the lovely cats at Mallows Chat Café.
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- Hours: Wed-Sun. 12pm-8pm
2. Le Café Des Chats
Le Café des Chats is a restaurant with a tea room where resident cats live freely. All the cats are rescue cats that now have a permanent home at Café des Chats. They are not up for adoption.
Located near the Canal Saint-Martin on rue Michel le Comte, Le Café des Chats is one of the most famous cat cafés in Paris.
It has a cozy, historic vibe with cloth-covered wooden chairs, an old piano, intricate chandeliers, and plenty of cat tree houses and steps built into the walls for cats to climb and playful kittens to explore (we know cats love to be up high).
They have 13 cute kitties of various origins, ages and colors. They perch themselves high up on the wall mounts out of reach. Itâs all the same a wonderful place for cat lovers!
They do NOT take reservations and are open to visitors of all ages. Itâs also a lot more like a typical Parisian cafe. You can come for a cup of coffee or a light lunch or for brunch or even dinner.
They prioritize organic ingredients.
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- Hours: Tues-Sunday. 12 pm-10:30 pm
Cat Related Places In Paris
There are only 2 true cat cafes in Paris. However, there are numerous unique things to do in Paris revolving around cats. These are my best picks.
3. Escape Game Le Triangle – Planet of the Cats Experience
This is a unique environment with cats; it is not a Paris cat cafe, but an unusual cat themed experience. You can take part in an escape game themed around cats taking over the world, from the perspective of the White House.
If you love escape rooms and want to do something ultra unique in Paris, The Planet of the Cats is one of the coolest unusual things to do in Paris.
The escape game is accompanied by several resident cats who live on the property, which adds a lot of fun to the experience. This is an ideal place to come if you love cats of various origins and truly unique experiences.
It is put on in French, so keep this in mind when planning to visit.
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- Hours: Monday-Friday from 12 pm – 8 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 10 am – 8 pm
4.Tea For My Cat – Cat Themed Tea Room
For a hidden gem and cat-themed cafe with tea room in Parisâs 15th arrondissement, Tea For My Cat is arranged in a British style with delicious food like fresh cakes, specialty teas, coffee, and cat-related merchandise.
There are no actual cats within the cafe, but their drinks and cat-shaped mugs and teapots make it one of the best places to visit for cat lovers in Paris.
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- Hours: Tues- Sat. 10am-6pm
5. La Minouterie – Boutique Hotel for Cats
Are you a cat owner and want to bring your cat on vacation with you but donât want to leave him or her shut up in your hotel room all day while you explore?
La Minouterie is Parisâs luxury hotel made exclusively for cats. Meaning your cat can stay there, but you canât. It’s one of the best places for your furry friends to stay and play in the city.
This is one of the best options for cat owners who want to give their cat a cool and safe place to stay in Paris! Theyâll be groomed, fed and cared for, with plenty of space for exploration (and cat trees to climb).
- Check rates for La Minouterie. They speak English and French.
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6. Hotel Le Chat Noir – Hotel with Black Cat Details Throughout
HĂŽtel Le Chat Noir is where the famous 1920s cabaret of the same name was located (youâve probably seen the iconic Le Chat Noir posters).
Despite no longer being the black cat cabaret, the hotel has incorporated plenty of black cat details throughout the hotel.
Itâs located in one of my favorite neighborhoods, Montmartre, and is a wonderful area to base your trip to Paris.
- Check rates for HĂŽtel Le Chat Noir
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7.Montmartre Cemetery – Place to See Cats Living in Paris
If you simply want to see more cats while traveling in Paris, youâll have a lot of luck at the 19th-century Montmartre Cemetery. Itâs also the third largest necropolis in Paris, and itâs really quite beautiful.
Itâs said around 50 stray cats are living in and around the cemetery. They are cared for by the local community, but many are timid so keep this in mind when visiting.
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- Hours: Monday-Friday from 8am – 6pm, Saturday from 8:30am – 6pm, and Closed Sunday
8. PĂšre Lachaise Cemetery – Place to See Cats Living in Paris
The cityâs largest cemetery and the most visited cemetery in the world is another great place to see cats in Paris.
They will wander freely across the tombstones of legends like Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison, and locals of the 20th arrondissement care for them by leaving food and water every day.
Visiting PĂšre Lachaise Cemetery is probably already on your Paris bucket list, so definitely keep your eyes peeled for cats when youâre there. PĂšre Lachaise is something of a hidden gem in Paris, overlooked by many but worth a visit.
FAQ – Cat Cafes in Paris
Below are questions and answers about the cat cafés in Paris
Does Paris have a cat café?
Yes. Paris has two actual cat cafés where visitors can have refreshments and pet rescue cats that are available for adoption: Chat Mallows Cafe and Le Cafe des Chats.
Where can I see cats in Paris?
You can see and pet rescue cats in Paris at the Chat Mallows Cafe and Le Cafe des Chats. You will likely see some of the stray cats living in Paris at Pere Lachaise Cemetery and Montmartre Cemetery. Also you can interact with cats at the immersive cat experience, Planet of the Cats.
What is the best time to visit a cat cafe?
Morning or afternoon if you want to avoid a lunch crowd, but really any time is fine to visit.
What is the most famous café in Paris?
Cafe de Flore is probably the most famous Parisian cafe.
Where to Stay in Paris near Cats đ
These are top quality hotels with character that are also near places to find cats đ.
đ Luxury Option: HĂŽtel Le PresbytĂšre (Pompidou Center – 20 min walk to Le CafĂ© des Chats) Small boutique hotel, with exposed beams, located in Presbytere, with attentive staff, Gothic architecture, and warm and cozy rooms.
đ Mid-Range Option: Hotel JoBo (Josephine Bonapart) (Near Canal St. Martin and Le CafĂ© des Chats) Built on an old convent, a boutique hotel, just a quick walk to the metro, eccentric rooms, a tearoom, and a bar open 24 hours, near countless bars and restaurants, helpful staff.
đ Budget Option: Hotel Bonsejour (Montmartre – very near Montmartre Cemetery). Classic interior, some rooms have balconies, a local and romantic neighborhood near attractions, good value, authentic interior, near metro, quick walk to Moulin Rouge and SacrĂ©-CĆur Cathedral, cozy atmosphere, kind staff.
Final Thoughts – Best Cat CafĂ©s in Paris
If you are a cat owner or fellow cat lover like myself, you can get your purr therapy in Paris! Â
Chat Mallows Café and Le Café des Chats are excellent locations for refreshments and time petting and being around their resident cats. Plus you will in the company of other cat lovers, and having things in common is a great starting point for meeting new people while traveling.
You can also visit a cat themed hotel or tea shop, take part in a unique cat themed escape experience or visit one of the famous cemeteries in Paris where the feral cats live and hang out.
Any of these can easily fit into a longer Paris Itinerary or even if you are visiting Paris for a few days. And if visiting other cities in France, know that you can visit cats at the cat caféin Avignon, too! Enjoy!
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