Opened in 1987, across from the Pompidou Museum, Café Beaubourg was a startling, modern version of the old-fashioned Paris café. Architect Christian de Portzamparc’s daring, Memphis like design was a match for the audacity of the architecture of the Pompidou, opened in 1977.
Outside, white iron chairs tufted in red, black, and white vinyl, with scalloped edges, replace the typical rattan café chairs at most French cafes. Inside, the same chairs are done in brown leather, with a black metal frame, giving the interior a club like feel and the two story structure has soaring ceilings and seating on the upper level. If you sit outside, you are greeted with a spectacular view of the Pompidou Museum.
Café Beaubourg was also the first establishment opened by the Costes brothers, Thierry and Gilbert,who went on to own and operate some of the chicest and most popular café and restaurants such as Societe, Café Marly, and Georges, hotels, bars, and private clubs.
My café noisette came with a meringue puff, a nice touch.
Interestingly enough, Café Beaubourg is now a classic Parisian café.
43 rue Saint Merri, 75004 https://cafebeaubourg.com/
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