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Last Updated on 27 April 2026 by Vanessa

Cat cafés in France are popping up everywhere these days. From Paris to the provinces, these “bars à chats” offer more than just coffee—they let you spend time with adorable, furry companions, many rescued from difficult pasts. For anyone who can’t have a pet at home, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a little feline company.

This guide covers all the cat cafés in France, with addresses, opening hours, and everything else you need to plan your visit. It’s your one-stop guide to finding the coziest spots to sip coffee and meet cats across the country.

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Au Bon’Eure des Chats in Évreux

Just a few kilometers from the city center of Évreux, in Eure, you can come and enjoy a drink and a pastry in the afternoon, or book a table for dinner during the regular themed evenings. There is also an outdoor area.

Address: Au Bon’Eure des Chats, 1296 rue jacquard, 27000 Évreux, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Sundays.

Barachat in Dunkerque

Just a stone’s throw from the city center of Dunkirk, Barachat is an associative cat café managed by the Chamis association.

In addition to taking care of the sterilization of stray cats, the association promotes the adoption of homeless cats through its cat café.

At Barachat, you can also enjoy a drink or a homemade pastry (with some vegan options) and even follow DIY workshops where you can learn to make toys, treats, and cat furniture.

Address: Barachat, 31 Rue Albert 1er, 59140 Dunkerque, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 02:00 pm – 05:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Bastet Café in Albi

Bastet Café is located near the city center and tourist attractions of the beautiful Occitanie town of Albi.

You can indulge in the delicious homemade and organic cuisine or cuddle with the purebred resident cats by the fireside or on the enclosed terrace.

Address: Bastet Café, 30 rue de Genève, 81000 Albi, France.
Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Thursday to Saturday, 12:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Café des Félins in Besançon

Le Café des Félins is located in the historic center of Besançon, just steps away from the cathedral and the citadel.

You can come and meet the permanent feline residents over coffee, drinks with friends, or a light lunch with vegetarian options.

For the comfort of the little felines, children under 12 are not allowed in the café.

Address: Café des Félins, 135 Grande Rue, 25000 Besançon, France.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Sunday, 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Café Miaou in Paris

Want to spend time with purebred cats as elegant as Paris itself? Café Miaou is a cat café in the Marais area of Paris where you spend time with 19 resident cats that move freely around the room.

📍Read our review of Café Miaou in Le Marais.

Address: Café Miaou, 355 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm.

Cats and Cookies in Angers

Near the Maine River and the Molière tramway lies the cat café of Angers, Cats and Cookies.

Here, you can enjoy bagels and homemade pastries while spending quality time with cats that are available for adoption (in collaboration with the SPAA).

Address: Cats and Cookies, 3 Rue de la Roë, 49100 Angers, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 11:00 am – 08:00 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Chalon de Thé in Metz

Chalon de Thé is a chain of three cat cafés (the others are in Dubai and Luxembourg). The one in Metz is situated in the heart of the old town. Here, you can enjoy the company of the cats over a hot or cold drink and homemade pastries.

The cats are all purebreds – such as Sphynx, Maine Coon, or Lykoi (the cat with the werewolf-like appearance) – and are not available for adoption.

Address: Chalon de Thé, 6 Rue de la Petite Boucherie, 57000 Metz, France.
Opening hours: Monday, 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Tuesday, 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Wednesday to Saturday, 11:30 am – 08:00 pm.

Cha’ppuccino in Muret (Animaland Ô Toulouse & Cha’ppuccino Muret)

Cha’ppuccino opened its doors in July 2025, adding a new chapter to the story that began with Animaland Ô Toulouse, the pet shop in Muret run by three partners since January.

Their goal is to create a space that helps local associations, eases the pressure of summer abandonments, and gives cats a real chance at adoption.

Inside Cha’ppuccino, the stars are the cats themselves—rescued, cared for, and waiting for families thanks to the work of Les P’tits O’Malley, an animal protection group based in Frouzins.

You can sip a drink while meeting the cats, spend time scratching their heads (a favorite, by all accounts), and maybe fall in love enough to take one home.

It’s part café, part shelter, and all heart.

Address: Animaland Ô Toulouse & Cha’ppuccino Muret, 23 Rue Pierre de Fermat, 31600 Muret, France.
Opening hours: Monday, 02:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Tuesday to Friday, 09:00 am – 06:30 pm. Saturday, 09:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Sundays.

Chapristea in Toulouse

This beautiful cat café is located in the heart of Toulouse, between Esquirol metro and Capitol Square.

Chapristea serves homemade drinks, pastries, and lunch dishes, under a stunning brick vaulted ceiling typical of the city of Toulouse.

The tea room hosts several cats from the Le Chat Libre association, some of which are available for adoption.

📍 Read our review of Chapristea in Toulouse.

Address: Chapristea, 4 Rue Jules Chalande, 31000 Toulouse, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm, except Sundays from 09:00 am – 05:00 pm.

Chat’lon de Thé in Angers

Le Chat’lon is located in the heart of downtown Angers and is close to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Maine River. Here, you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere, savor homemade treats and beverages, grab a quick lunch, and interact with the friendly resident cats.

Address: Chat’lon de Thé, 23 Rue Saint-Aubin, 49100 Angers, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 11:30 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Chatperlipopette Café in Strasbourg

Chatperlipopette Café is just a stone’s throw from the trendy Krutenau district. Whether for lunch or a snack, come and meet the cats that inhabit this tea room with a jungle atmosphere.

All the couch tigers at Chaperlipopette are available for adoption under an association contract.

Address: Chatperlipopette Café, 3 Rue de Lausanne, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 04:00 pm – 07:30 pm. Saturday, 03:00 pm – 08:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Chez Pops in Lorient

Homemade pastries and hot chocolate set the tone at Chez Pops while the cats bring even more comfort.

It’s a space designed for warmth and connection that blends the joy of a neighborhood café with the calm presence of feline companions.

Address: Chez Pops, 7 Rue Fénelon, 56100 Lorient, France.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11:30 am – 07:00 pm. Sunday, 11:30 am – 06:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Coffee Cat in Rouen

Each feline guest at Coffee Cat in Rouen comes through the local association Un espoir pour demain and is available for adoption.

The space itself is welcoming: bright light, softened by pastel tones and wooden furniture. Cat trees and staggered shelves climb the walls all the way to the ceiling, creating a playground for the resident cats and a unique atmosphere for the people who come to enjoy them.

Address: Coffee Cat, 1 Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 76000 Rouen, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 10:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Cookie Cat Café in Vernon

In the heart of the town of Vernon and close to Giverny, the legendary village of the impressionists, you can come visit the feline residents of Cookie Cat Café. In a warm setting reminiscent of a chic country house, you can have lunch or enjoy a drink alongside the cats lounging on plush sofas and armchairs.

Cookie Cat Café also offers themed evenings for those who want to extend the adventure.

Address: Cookie Cat Café, 52 Rue d’Albufera, 27200 Vernon, France.
Opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 am – 07:00 pm. Friday and Saturday, 10:30 am – 08:00 pm. Sunday, 10:30 am – 02:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Cosy Lunch in Rouen

Cosy Lunch is the first cat-themed creperie in France.

Here, you can come by to enjoy galettes, crepes, desserts, and drinks, as well as several lunch options (including vegetarian and vegan dishes) – all this with a view of the stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rouen.

All the cats that live in this colorful and cozy café are available for adoption,.

Address: Cosy Lunch, 8 Place de la Calende, 76000 Rouen, France.
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 12:00 am – 07:00 pm. Saturday, 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm. Sunday, 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

Féline Idée in Annemasse

Féline Idée is the first cat café in Haute-Savoie. In a warm setting where wood is prominently featured, you can meet several cats that are available for adoption.

Everything on the menu is fresh and homemade and changes weekly.

And because one can never spend too much time with cats, why not go to Féline Idée for a special evening or a Sunday morning brunch?

Address: Féline Idée, 3 Rue Paul Bert, 74100 Annemasse, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

La Compagnie des Chats in Avignon

La Compagnie des Chats in the heart of Avignon offers you the possibility to enjoy a lunch or a snack while spending time with cats that are available for adoption.

The café also offers relaxation workshops and catering services (cakes and savory dishes).

Address: La Compagnie des Chats, 19 Rue des Lices, 84000 Avignon, France.
Opening hours: From Tuesday to Friday, 11:45 am – 06:30 pm. Saturday, 11:45 am – 10:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

La Maison des Chats in Montpellier

La Maison des Chats is situated in the Ecusson district of downtown Montpellier. The tea room menu offers hot and cold drinks, homemade pastries, and light savory snacks.

For the wellbeing of the many little felines, children are only admitted from the age of twelve.

Address: La Maison des Chats, 4 Rue de la Carbonnerie, 34000 Montpellier, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 11:00 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

La patte de velours in Saint-Étienne

Located near the Hôtel de Ville tram stop in Saint-Etienne, this cat café is the purr-fect spot to savor homemade pastries or light snacks in the company of the resident cats of the café. Each of these little felines has its own story and personality, so patience and respect are key when interacting with them.

Address: La patte de velours, 7 Rue de la République, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 11:30 am – 06:30 pm. Closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.

La Ronronnerie in Nice

Nestled in the Carabacel neighborhood, La Ronronnerie is just a stone’s throw from the old town and a 15-minute stroll from the beaches. This is the spot to savor homemade pastries, bagels, and other savory treats for lunch or a snack. There are also a few vegetarian or vegan dining options available on selected days.

The resident felines are exclusively purebreds and are not available for adoption.

📍Read our review of La Ronronnerie in Nice.

Address: La Ronronnerie, 4 Rue de Lépante, 06000 Nice, France.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11:30 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays.

Le Bar à Papattes in Châlons-en-Champagne

At Bar à Papattes in Châlons-en-Champagne, you can taste delicious homemade pastries in an elegant setting while meeting the numerous feline residents.

Address: Le Bar à Papattes, 38 av Winston Churchill, 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Le Café des Chats in Paris

Le Café des Chats was the first cat café to ever open in France.

It’s located in the heart of the trendy 11th arrondissement of Paris, just a stone’s throw from Bastille and Bréguet-Sabin metro station.

Its interior is super cute – with eclectic furniture, mismatched chairs, and lounging cats. The menu was crafted by several chefs to offer authentic homemade cuisine.

A bit too crowded for the feline residents, though.

📍Read our review of Le Café des Chats in Paris.

Address: Le Café des Chats, 9 rue Sedaine, 75011 Paris, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Friday and Saturday, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Sunday, 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Le Cafélin in Maubeuges

In the heart of the city center and shopping district of Maubeuges, you can indulge in delicious pastries for a snack or sandwiches and light dishes for lunch. All the feline residents of Le Cafélin are available for adoption.

Address: Le Cafélin, 51 Rue du 145ème RIF, 59600 Maubeuge, France.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11:30 am – 06:30 pm. Sunday, 01:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Le Cat-Quart in Haguenau

Run as a small café where cats from Les Chats Libres de Haguenau and Tribu Sans Famille live on site, Le Cat-Quart is designed as both a café and an adoption point, with a limited number of cats living freely in the space and rotating care through those associations.

Address: Le Cat-Quart, 20 Rue de la Torture, 67500 Haguenau, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 10:00 am – 05:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Le Cat’Quarts in Saint-Macaire in Gironde

Tucked away in Saint-Macaire, this spot blends a tea room, a cat café, and a boutique dedicated to décor, wellness, and all things cats, tea, and chocolate.

You can linger over brunch or a meat-free meal, shop organic loose-leaf teas, or browse thoughtful items like Japanese furoshiki wraps.

The ethos goes beyond good food and cozy spaces. Eco-responsibility shows up in every detail, from dry toilets to the option of refilling tea tins, creating a place that feels both joyful and grounded, for both people and animals.

Address: Le Cat’Quarts, 30 Rue Carnot, 33490 Saint-Macaire, France.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Le Chalet in La Roche-sur-Yon

Le Chalet offers more than a cozy café break; it’s also a temporary home for cats waiting to be adopted. Each one is carefully matched with future families, so the space feels calm for both visitors and residents.

The menu keeps things simple: coffee, bottled drinks, juices, beer, wine, fresh croissants, and apéritif boards.

It’s a place to relax, share a snack, and maybe meet a new four-legged companion.

Address: Le Chalet, 4 Pl. du Théâtre, 85000 La Roche-sur-Yon, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 am – 08:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Le Chaleureux in Châteauroux

Le Chaleureux brings together the calm presence of cats and a mix of flavors worth lingering over. You can sip a homemade drink, try a sweet treat, or explore the gift shop filled with cat-themed finds.

Midday meals are served Wednesday through Saturday, with a vegetarian brunch every Saturday.

Outside those hours, the tea room and boutique welcome anyone looking for a different kind of break—part café, part shop, and always a meeting place with its resident cats.

Address: Le Chaleureux, 14 Rue Joseph Bellier, 36000 Châteauroux, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday, 01:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Wednesday to Friday, 10:30 am – 06:30 pm. Saturday, 09:45 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Le Chat Gourmand in Montpellier

Located in the charming narrow streets of the Ecusson district of Montpellier, Le Chat Gourmand welcomes you for a snack or a quick lunch in the spacious rooms with vaulted ceilings.

The cat café collaborates with the Help Doggy association and regularly offers some of its residents for adoption.

Address: Le Chat Gourmand, 1 Rue de l’Université, 34000 Montpellier, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Le Chat Mallows in Paris

Cats are completely pampered and adored at this Japanese-style cat café in the heart of the 15th arrondissement of Paris.

There are 15 permanent residents at the café and lots of cat-themed decorations and cat furniture.

Try their milkshakes; they are sumptuous.

📍Read our review of Le Chat Mallows in Paris.

Address: Le Chat Mallows, 30 Rue des Volontaires, 75015 Paris, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 12:00 pm – 08:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Le Chat Puccino in Rennes

You’ll find Le Chat Puccino in the city center of Rennes, just a short walk from the Saint Germain metro station and the Museum of Fine Arts. All the cats available for adoption.

Address: Le Chat Puccino, 1 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 35000 Rennes, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Sunday, 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Le Chat-Rivari Café in Paris

At Le Chat-Rivari Café, in Paris’ 13th arrondissement, you can settle in for a completely plant-based, indulgent goûter while spending time with rescued cats—all available for adoption.

📍Read our review of Le Chat-Rivari Café.

Address: Le Chat-Rivari Café, 40 Bd Auguste Blanqui, 75013 Paris, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Le Comptoir Des Chats in Bordeaux

Le Comptoir des Chats is only a short walk away from downtown Bordeaux. The feline residents are all purebreds – Maine Coon, European, Chartreux, and British Shorthair.

Address: Le Comptoir Des Chats, 8 Rue Pierre de Coubertin, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 02:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Le GentleCat in Lyon

Le GentleCat in Lyon is first of all a cat café but also serves as a place for an apéritif and dinner, brunch, and even co-working space.

Located in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, near the Lyon Perrache station, Le GentleCat offers different rooms, various activities, and, especially, lots of cats.

To maintain the wellbeing of the resident felines, children under the age of 12 are not admitted.

Address: Le GentleCat, 51 Rue Auguste Comte, 69002 Lyon, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm. Sunday, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Le Salon des P’tea chats in Le Havre

Le Salon des P’tea chats is located in downtown Le Havre and close to the port.

In an elegant setting with soft colors, you can enjoy pastries, hot and cold drinks, or small lunch dishes.

Many of the feline residents are available for adoption.

Address: Le Salon des P’tea chats, 186 rue de Paris, 76600 Le Havre, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Les Chats Touilleurs in Bordeaux

Les Chats Touilleurs is located in the heart of downtown Bordeaux, just a stone’s throw from the Girondins monument and the Palais Gallien.

The cats are all permanent residents and not available for adoption.

Address: Les Chats Touilleurs, 35 Rue du Palais Gallien, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Saturday, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Le Tchatons in Alès

Tchatons welcomes you from Tuesday to Saturday, from 01:00 pm to 06:30 pm, for an afternoon of homemade pastries in the company of its feline residents.

The café also organizes regular workshops such as cat yoga.

Address: Le Tchatons, 3 Place du Général Leclerc, 30100 Alès, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 01:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Friday and Saturday, 01:00 pm – 08:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

L’instant Chat in Hyères

In the heart of Var, you can come and meet the cats of L’instant Chat – all of which are available for adoption. You can also opt for a light lunch or a homemade treat.

Address: L’instant Chat, 16 Avenue Paul Bourget, 83400 Hyères, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 11:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Meow Cats Café in Aix-en-Provence

Meow Cats Café is located on a quiet street near the old town of Aix-en-Provence.

Whether it’s for a snack, lunch, or brunch, you can choose from a variety of drinks and sweet or savory delights on the menu, which offers plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.

All the cats come from a local association.

To ensure the tranquility of the cats, children under six are not allowed in the café.

📍Read our interview with the founder of Meow Cats Café in Aix-en-Provence.

Address: Meow Cats Café, 10 Rue Fonderie, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 11:00 am – 05:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Visit next: Mon-Chapitre, the library in Aix-en-Provence that takes in homeless cats.

Mia House bar à chats in Le Mans

All the cats at Mia House bar à chats – the first cat café in Sarthe – are available for adoption. You’re welcome for a snack, lunch, or brunch – even if you don’t want to adopt.

They also offer cat yoga, board games, musical events, and more.

Address: Mia House bar à chats, 6 Rue Victor Bonhommet, 72100 Le Mans, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11:00 am – 06:00 pm. Saturday, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Neko Café in Grenoble

Neko Café near Place Grenette in Grenoble is an establishment inspired by the cat cafés in Japan, with many Japanese specialties on the menu.

Besides spending time with its charismatic felines, you can also check out the boutique corner entirely dedicated to the “land of the rising cat.”

Address: Neko Café, 14 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 38000 Grenoble, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 11:00 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Neko Castel in Foix

Neko Castel in Foix (in the Occitanie region of southwestern France) combines Asian-inspired drinks with adoptable cats from local rescue organizations.

Address: Neko Castel, 1bis Av. de Lérida, 09000 Foix, France.
Opening hours: Monday, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm. Saturday, 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Sunday, 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Nekomata in Bordeaux

This Japanese cat café is located in the heart of downtown Bordeaux, near the opera.

Nekomata offers an hourly package (including a drink) to enjoy the company of the nine resident cats from the SPA. Try one of the many Japanese specialties on the menu, and take a look at the manga library and the beautiful collection of cat books available inside.

They also have a courtyard, which is particularly charming.

Address: Nekomata, 40 Rue Lafaurie de Monbadon, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Neko Mimi Moe in Alençon

Address: Neko Mimi Moe, 6 Rue Marcel Palmier, 61000 Alençon, France.
Opening hours: Temporarily closed.

Oh my Cat! in Mulhouse

This cat café in Mulhouse opened in 2025 as a tea room hosting resident rescue cats sourced through local associations.

Address: Oh my Cat!, 5 Rue des Fleurs, 68100 Mulhouse, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday, 02:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Friday, 12:00 pm – 06:30 pm. Saturday, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Once Upon a Cat in Limoges

Located in the historic center of Limoges, this cat café welcomes you into a magical world reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. The only difference is that the feline residents don’t speak and are adorable, sociable, and sometimes also available for adoption.

Address: Once Upon a Cat, 9 Rue Jauvion, 87000 Limoges, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Sunday, 02:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Pattes et Pages in Remiremont

A new cat café has just opened in October 2025 in Remiremont in the Grand Est region of northeastern France. It brings together a second-hand bookshop, a tea room, and an art gallery, all in one place.

The café gives a home to cats who don’t have one anymore. These cats come from people who, for different reasons, are no longer able to care for them. They entrust them to Pattes et Pages, where they’re looked after and given a second chance.

Address: Pattes et Pages, 7 Rue de la Xavée, 88200 Remiremont, France.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm. Closed on Mondays.

PawPao in Agen

The first cat café in Agen opened on September 18, 2025.

From the start, the idea won people over, with 200 visitors at the inauguration, all eager to enjoy drinks and treats while spending time with the resident cats.

Address: PawPao, 30 rue Molinier 47000 Agen, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 10:30 am – 06:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Ronron et Gourmandises in Orthez

All the cats at Ronron et Gourmandises are available for adoption. You can meet them while enjoying a snack, lunch, or brunch.

Located in the heart of downtown Orthez, across from the Saint-Pierre Parish, Ronron et Gourmandises also features a hairstyling area focusing on plant-based and natural products, and a boutique showcasing local artisans.

Address: Ronron et Gourmandises, 24 Bd des Pommes, 64300 Orthez, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 09:00 am – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Trois Petits Chats in Séné

The first cat café of Sené is located just a few kilometers from Vannes. In a soft and welcoming setting, you can taste homemade cuisine and pastries during a snack or lunch.

The feline residents are all available for adoption.

Address: Trois Petits Chats, 16 Rue d’Irlande, 56860 Séné, France.
Opening hours: Open daily from 12:00 pm – 06:00 pm. Closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Troyes Petits Chats in Troyes

There are actually far more than just three little cats in Troyes’ only cat café!

During lunch or afternoon tea, come meet the adorable residents of Troyes Petits Chats, all available for adoption in partnership with the Mimine et Roudoudou association.

In this bright blue and yellow setting with a very serene Scandinavian vibe, you’ll experience a moment of calm and relaxation in the heart of downtown Troyes.

Address: Troyes Petits Chats, 24 Rue Général Saussier, 10000 Troyes, France.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Friday, 11:30 am – 06:30 pm. Saturday, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm. Sunday, 11:00 am – 06:30 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Cat cafés in France that are now closed

- Au Bonheur des Chats in Lyon
- Aux Cat’Coins du Monde in Roanne
- Au Chat Perché in Caen
- Au Chatoyant in Blois
- Au chat voir vivre in Lille
- Café Mouchache in Rouen
- Café Pattounes in Évreux
- Charabica Café in Grenoble
- Cat and Cake in Strasbourg
- Chat-Colat in Salon de Provence
- Chat d’Or in Vesoul
- Chat’Lounge in Clermont-Ferrand
- Chat’Lounge in Issoire
- Chatronome in Boulogne-sur-Mer
- Filou et Cie in Bourg-en-Bresse
- Koby Coffee in Poitiers
- La Cour des Chats in Tours
- La Maison D’Élise in Nantes
- Le Bar à Chats in Perpignan
- Le Boule de Poils in Bourges
- Le Café du Chat’ô in Plescop
- Le Chamouraï in Lyon
- Le Chapeau’Thé in Plabennec
- Le Chat Fait Des Délices in Valenciennes
- Le Chatleureux in Cambrai
- Le Chat L’Heureux in Nancy
- Le Chat LHheureux in Nantes
- Le Chat’Ren’Thé in La Rochelle
- Le Chat Zen in Pontchâteaux
- Le Coin des Chat’mis in Marseille
- Le Darwin in Troyes
- Le Kafelin in Montpellier
- Le Miaouw in Châtellerault
- Les Arestochats in Perpignan
- Les Chapotins in Aix-les-Bains
- Les Ronrons des Chartrons in Chartrons
- Minet Tea in Yerres
- Mug and Cats in Amiens
- Nekohi in Limoges
- Nice Cat’s café in Nice
- Ronron Café in Reims
- Ty Chat Mallow Café in Saint-Nazaire

Final thoughts

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