Café de Flore Cafe
Literary Historic People Watching
Café de Flore
Saint-Germain & Saint-Sulpice
$$$
Sartre and Beauvoir's corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain since 1887.
Cafe
Les Deux Magots
The other Saint-Germain café, with the better view of the church.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Les Deux Magots opened in 1885 on the corner facing the Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés and has been in conversation with Café de Flore, fifty meters away, ever since. The two share the same clientele, the same waiter uniforms, the same prices. The Deux Magots claims Hemingway, Picasso, Joyce, and the Surrealists; the Prix des Deux Magots, founded 1933, still names a French novel each January. The terrace looks at the oldest church in Paris, which is the deciding vote for many. Order an omelette or the chocolat chaud, which arrives in a porcelain pitcher and is excellent. Open until 1am, jazz on Thursday nights.
Editor's Tip
Cult flag, 1885 institution, Prix des Deux Magots literary award since 1933.
At a Glance
- View
- Street Scene, Garden View
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 60
View 25
Food 55
Value 73
Views & Setting
View Type
Street Scene, Garden View
View Quality
Limited
Indoor Terrace
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Les Deux Magots, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Les Deux Magots?
Les Deux Magots is located in Saint-Germain & Saint-Sulpice, Paris, 6 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006 Paris.
What are the opening hours of Les Deux Magots?
Les Deux Magots is open Daily 7:30am-1am.
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