The best places to study in Paris
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Paris best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by La Recyclerie, Oni Coffee Shop and Le Bichat.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01La Recyclerie
café83 Boulevard OrnanoWi‑FiPowerWork 100
Ancienne gare désaffectée depuis 1934
Away from lunch hours, you can have a quiet working session... comfortable seats, reliable Wi-Fi, and easy access to many power outlets
These Gold Wings 02Oni Coffee Shop
café10 Boulevard Saint-MartinWi‑FiPowerWork 100
conducive environment for concentration with soft music, tables that even allow for small group meetings... plenty of outlets, and optimal internet connectivity
Do It In ParisJune 2026 03Le Bichat
caféRue Bichat, Paris 10e ArrondissementWi‑FiPowerWork 100
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WiFi and plenty of plugs... arrive on the earlier side since Le Bichat is well known for allowing laptops
Life in the Fast Jane 04Columbus Café & Co
caféRue SoufflotWi‑FiPowerWork 100
to have quick access to power sockets, you need to stay in the inside area... plenty of power outlets and provides free high-speed Wi-Fi
These Gold Wings 05Malongo Café
caféRue Saint-André des Arts, Paris 6e ArrondissementWi‑FiPowerWork 100
reliable high-speed Wi-Fi and a bunch of power sockets... working there isn't allowed on weekends due to the high traffic
These Gold Wingsmixed 06Mignon café
caféRue Caulaincourt, Paris 18e ArrondissementWi‑FiWork 100
free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating... staff is super helpful and friendly
These Gold Wings 07Au Pied de Cochon
café6 Rue Coquillière★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
Au Pied de Cochon is a century-old brasserie in central Paris serving breakfast, traditional French dishes, charcuterie, escargot, seafood and classic desserts.
08Le Pain Quotidien
café18-20-rue-des-archives★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 100
09Starbucks
café24-boulevard-saint-michel★ 3.6Wi‑FiWork 100
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
10Bibliothèque Jeunesse Diderot
library42 Avenue DaumesnilWi‑FiPowerWork 100
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