Last Updated on 5 January 2026 by Vanessa
Are you looking for a cozy café with a furry twist? Look no further than Chapristea,
This cat café in the heart of Toulouse, France, has quickly become a beloved destination for both locals and tourists. It offers a unique experience with its charming atmosphere, delicious drinks, and lots of resident cats.
Welcome to Chapristea in Toulouse, France
Toulouse is the fourth-largest city of France. Most people visit to see the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, one of the largest Romanesque churches in Europe, and the Jacobins Convent, famous for its palm-shaped columns. Others prefer to enjoy the wide views, golden sunsets, and lively quays of the Garonne river banks. The city’s warm-pink terracotta bricks give it the nickname La Ville Rose (Pink City).
But if you’re a cat lover, a trip to Toulouse would never be complete without a visit to its bar à chats: Chapristea.
This cat café is filled with a bunch of cats that wander freely, climb the shelves, and nap on the customers’ laps.
And the best part is… customers can adopt a cat and bring it home.
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Where is Chapristea located?
The cat café is located in the middle of the center of Toulouse, at only a short walking distance from the shopping streets and the Place du Capitole.
A sign-post at the crossroads between the shopping street Rue Saint-Rome and the tiny Rue Jules Chalandes (where the café is located) indicates that you have arrived at your destination.
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Arriving at the cat café
Chances are there will be a long line of people waiting outside the cat café, even during weekdays. Don’t let this discourage you, because it’s worth the wait.
It’s possible to reserve a spot in advance, but only for lunch between 12:00 pm and 02:00 pm. After that, your only option is to wait until someone leaves the café.
Once inside, a staff member will show you to your place, which will be either on the ground floor near the entrance or on the basement floor.
Delicious drinks and snacks
Chapristea offers a wide range of delicious drinks and snacks to satisfy your cravings. From a classic latte to a refreshing iced tea, there’s something for everyone on the menu.
And if you’re feeling peckish, the cafe also serves light lunch options such as sandwiches, quiches, salads, croques, etc.
After 02:00 pm, you can opt for ice cream or cake, together with a large variety of teas, coffees, juices, smoothies, milkshakes, lemonades, and more.
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Adoptable cats
In addition to being a fun and relaxing spot to visit, Chapristea is also committed to supporting a good cause.
The cafe partners with a local animal shelter, Le Chat Libre de Toulouse, to make several of their cats available for adoption.
The cats that permanently stay at the cat café were chosen based on their ability to live comfortably with large groups of both cats and people.
However, certain rules apply on how to behave with the cats. For example, customers are not allowed to pick up the cats, to wake them up, feed them, or to photograph them using a flashlight.
Plan Your Visit
Chapristea is located in the heart of Toulouse. That means it’s easy to find and convenient to visit.
Address
Chapristea, 4, rue Jules Chalandes, 31000 Toulouse, France.
Opening times
The cafe is open every weekday from 12:00 pm to 06:30 pm (last entry at 06:00 pm) and every weekend from 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm.
If you want to visit Chapristea for lunch, reservations are recommended to ensure a spot with the cats. To do so, please visit the Chapristea website.
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Final thoughts
What’s better than curling up with a good cup of coffee and a cuddly cat?
What do you think about the Chapristea cat café of Toulouse? Feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Did you know that France has many cat cafés beyond Toulouse? Explore our full guide to cat cafés in France.
Want to take your cat café tour even further? Browse our directory of cat cafés around the world.
Text and photos by Vanessa Morgan
