Paris is rich with hip cafés and restaurants. And when you think you've been to quite a few of them, there are still some that you might have missed. One place that you should not miss though is La Mosquée de Paris. The place serves as a restaurant during the midday and evening and turns to a Salon de Thé in the morning and late afternoon. There are many regulars for example my two friends who live a few metros away come here to soak up the atmosphere sometimes. Same for me, it wasn't the tea or the North African pastries that I would love to recommend (because some are rather too sweet for my taste)...but because of the whole ambiance of this place that will make you forget you're in Paris (regardless of how much you love the city.) The Moorish style of decoration richly reflects its name which makes it all different from a typical café in Paris. The mosiacs, the gold plate-shaped tables combined with all the North African details...whether you pick a table inside or in the outdoor patio, the place gives you a nice and relaxing feel that you will want to re-visit every once in awhile. Besides this, La Mosquée also offers an authentic hammam, with steam rooms, wading pool and a massage area...It's rather expensive considering I used to pay only less than 20€ for a one-hour massage back home. But...one day, one day...
39, rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 75005
Metro: Censier Daubenton or Place Monge
1 comment:
Your description makes me want to experience the Salon de The at La Mosquee... I just hope the menu is a little easier to understand than the La name. Jimba
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