Welcome to A la Civette and the oldest tobacco shop in Europe. This place goes back some 300 years if I recall correctly. It is centrally located across from the Royal Palace Theater and many Government Offices of France. It is no wonder A la Civette can count many well known and historical persons among its patrons, some of whom come a long distance to purchase their cigars here. This does not mean they only cater to such folks. Everyone is treated well and to the knowledge of the staff. Upon entry, one sees the array of cigar accessories displayed all around. Step further inside and you will see the humidor behind a locked door. At the time I was here,the selection was still suffering from supply chain shortages in the Spring of 2023, particularly for Cubans. Instead, the gentleman pointed out cigars we do not see often in the US: some Aladino Eiroa lanceros, Bentley torpedoes, and their own house blend robustos. Price points were not a sticker shock. However, if you are interested in fine spirits to match your sticks, they have a nice selection of liquors to the left in its own room with a tasting table or pedestal in the middle. I sampled a few bottles and settled upon two Cuban rums. For Americans, this is a great place to pick up some Cuban cigars and rums! Again, the gentleman proved to be most gracious and knowledgeable. This is a four and a half star experience and you can expect to be treated as well as or better than any cigar shop you have visited. It is not a lounge, but there are great lounges in Paris in which you can enjoy your fine smokes. read more

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The salesman was terrible. He acted distracted and bothered to help me. The selection was not large but acceptable. I would mot go back because of the salesperson. read more

À Parisien friend took me there and it was a disgrace. The staff has no sense of etiquette and respect for their customers, and their selection is pathetic. I'm amazed that this establishment has such a preeminent online presence. While I'm a U.S. citizen, I grew up in Paris and was a member of l'Academie du Cigare since 1984. So yes, I'm used to the common superior attitude French people can radiate, but this staff needs a spanking. In addition to the disdain they express, the selection was ridiculous. In the States I smoke Davidoff Signature Toro. I was looking to take home a box or two of Cuban Monte Christo Torpedo, but ALL they had that was Cuban was a few loose Cohiba. And Cohibas, are rolled so tight that I gave them up two decades ago anyway. How disappointing this experience. read more

A very nice store, I purchased a few cigars and a small lighter. Friendly gentleman in the humidor, and a nice young man as cashier who was kind enough to fill my lighter with butane. Really nice ashtrays, humidors and lighters. If you need a gift for a cigar smoker this place is well worth a visit. read more

Great place! We were visiting Paris in October, and stopped by a few times, with our friends, who recommended it.

great selection great knowledge well stocked. as a visitor to paris they offered a touch of home to visitor and i found prices refreshingly reasonable compared to USA read more

What I realized in France was there aren't any lounges because you can smoke anywhere, technically everywhere is a lounge. Everyone in France smokes, maybe not cigars but a lot of people smoke cigarettes. Most cafes have seating outside where you can smoke, so smoking outside is not an issue BACK to the cigar shop - This cigar shop out of all the 3 I've been to in Paris was the most stocked in different cigars; cubans, Nicaraguans, and Dominicans. We can Cubans in the states but DEF wanted some regional cigars especially from France. I picked up couple of Juan Lopez and Quai D'orsy. Also picked up some monte's, Partagas, and H upmans. I've had my fair share of cigars to know what's good and what's not, also the clerk was not trying to sell something that was not good, he was just going off based off his knowledge so I appreciate him not selling me just a cigar in stock The clerk was knowledgeable and even though there was a language barrier both he and she were able to adequately help with good suggestions. The humidor is small but still has a better selection than most of the other shops Loved this shop so much came back to it couple of times, didn't go to the other shops to waste time Side note: the cigar prices here were cheaper then some of the other cigar stops, which is a huge plus. Would go back next time we're in Paris for sure. Glad I found a spot now read more

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This place has been selling tobacco since 1716! Put that in your pipe and smoke it :-). I was recently here to get a new carrying case for my pipes and tobacco and was helped by a very friendly member of the staff named Katia. Don't be scared off by some of the high end accessories they sell; they also have plenty to offer for those, like myself, with lighter wallets. read more

I've been a cigar smoker for nearly 24 years. I enjoy Cubans immensely. So on June 7th I had the opportunity to visit A la Cevette. I'm in my mid 50's a little overweight, wearing shorts and a Slayer concert shirt. It's around 100 degrees out and they were air conditioned. I walked in with my 18 year old son and I allowed the lore of this place being the very first tobacco shop in Europe take over. The place was immaculate, very cool looking. I was approached by a thirty something young man dressed to the nines. He states something in french and I politely ask in french if he speaks english. With a snoot he states of course, like I knew all along and it was a stupid question. Dude's not scoring any points with me. I explained that I was an American on vacation and I wanted to purchase some Cuban Cigars. Now... I'm 5/10 and he's probably 6/1 or 2. He puts his hands together in front of himself leans over to me and states that the last Cuban Cigars just left the store. He also explains that they have been having trouble procuring stock for the last year. Very placating like. Well... I asked where the walk in was and he pointed to the rear and I began walking with my son in tow. I was kinda pissed that he didn't offer any other type of tobacco as I did walk in to the establishment. Another young man (not as nicely dressed, but still in good form) opens the door for me and I was escorted in. I look to my left and I start looking up top and low and behold there are boxes of Jose L. Piedra. One of my cheapest faves. WTF!!! I asked the escort if these boxes were for sale. He stated yes and my son and I just stood looking at each other. What a dick move by dressed to the nines guy. I asked how much for two 5 packs and escort guy had to go out and ask nines guy as my son and I watched. He came back with a great price and I gladly paid. A very nice, smartly dressed woman checked me out. As my son and I walked away from the counter on our way out the door nines guy states, "you cant take those back to America with you!" Thanks nines guy I'm old enough to be your father... I know... Great Shop... Bad customer service from the very first person I spoke to. Honestly the other employees kinda made up for it, but... Nines Guy... Really? read more

Things may have changed or I am still a novice, as I had a very pleasant experience here. There is a walk-in humidor that requires someone to open the door and accompany/assist you inside. The gentlemen (didn't get his name unfortunately) was extremely helpful and patient with me in my continued quest to properly enjoy some fine cigars. He made some excellent recommendations (I later found after smoking them - such as the Eiroa), and I ended up purchasing 18 sticks. As a US traveler, he was even kind enough to find a humidity pack for the boxes to keep them packed safely during my travel back home. Very pleased with the experience and would definitely visit again. Thank you! read more

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This was about my tenth visit to Civette and was great being helped by the owner instead of one of her workers. I just needed a couple of the Quai d'Orsay Secretos to decide if a box purchase was warranted. I got these as well a couple of the Partagas Anejados to smoke during my stay. The other big plus was their walk in felt like it had the proper humidity. On several occasions you could feel the dampness inside as well as the cigars. read more

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As an American occasional cigar smoker I was excited about the chance to try Cuban cigars while I was in Paris. I stopped by one or two tobacco shops to find that they mostly just carried cigarettes and the types of cigars you can pick up at a gas station in the US. A friend suggested I go to La Civette, so I made a trip out there. It's right by the Louvre, so if you're planning to be in that area, you don't need to make a special trip. I was expecting some sort of grand palace of cigars, and instead found that it's a small shop selling cigarettes with a modest walk-in humidore. I was surprised, as almost any cigar shop I've been to in the U.S. has a larger selection. Still, I talked to the clerk a bit and told him what I normally smoke and he made a good recommendation. I wound up buying a couple cigars that I enjoyed greatly later. read more

I unfortunately must report that a trip here is not worthwhile if you are seeking Cuban cigars. This is the only real humidor I encountered in Paris. There are many tabacs which have a humidified cabinet (and decent prices-- as always, open a tubo and check the condition of the cigar inside before buying-- I have seen more than one moldy -- not the good white powder but spots of mold-- in a poorly humidified cabinet). At A La Civete, there's no such issue. The cigars are as you would figure displayed individually by shelf. There are 3 sections in the humidor: one for Hondurans, one for a mix including Cuba, and one just for Havanas. Even the most cursory glance at these once fine cigars will reveal that at least 2/3 of them are unfit for sale, let alone smoking. If you've ever been inside a properly run humidor, you'll instantly feel that both the heat and the humidification are way too high here. It's ruined most of the cigars, whose exploded ends and shredded wrappers are a tragic sight. More tragic still: management clearly could not care less. When your customers can see row after row of ruined cigars at a glance and you do nothing to even try to hide this, let alone remedy it, what can you be thinking?? Wish I'd taken a photo, but the Madame insists on accompanying you in the humidor. Out of courtesy I bought a small box of mini Montis from the front case (wrapped in plastic that even this shop could not screw up), and departed. On the plus side, I did not find the prices to be as outrageous as has been reported. Avoid. read more

The best thing about A la Civette is its proximity to the Louvre and Angelina. It's a perfect ending to a day so rich with art, culture and the decadence of chocolate. The humidor was not as well stocked as I would expect for such a metropolitan city with a population that loves to smoke but I wasn't disappointed. I procured a Cuban here and was really excited to smoke it, a Cohiba Siglo V. The end result? Well, as my friend once said, "It's just a country." read more

I have to admit I was underwhelmed by this place. The staff was helpful and the humidor was well stocked. The gentleman that assisted me was knowledgeable. I smoke a lot and can immediately tell when somebody is just trying to sell me something I won't like. This gentleman was not one of those. So why only three stars you ask? Despite a fully stocked humidor, many of the cigars were in less than optimal conditions. I ended up leaving behind some cigars that I would have loved to have but they had split foots (is that even a word? foots? I know it should be feet but... whatever) or cracked wrappers. read more

I have to echo previous reviews that the humidor for the cigars is ruining there product. For the discerning cigar smoker, the product is sub par. The staff did. Say that they had noticed that the humidor has not been set properly and they have been trying to fix the problem with limited success. They do have an impressive variety of Cubans, but they are more expensive that other Tabacs we visited. The staff did seem a little aloof and not interested in helping the customer. Sad because this is a nice location near the Louvre. read more

Great selection of cigars, lighters and cigar cutters. Great service and knowledgeable staff.

I came to Paris for 4 days and was hoping to get some good Cuban cigars. This shop was close to my hotel and the louvre and had some good reviews. I went in and saw a walk-in humidor to I thought they would be good. I got some overpriced cohibas, Romeo & Juliet's and a montecristo. Some in the boxes had cracks and I hand picked ones that weren't and smelled ok. I thought they'd be ok, but I was wrong. After smoking one a day they were all dried out and all canoed while smoking them. My recommendation is to bring your own from a shop you trust even if they're not Cuban. read more

This is the to-go place if you are a pipe smoker in Paris. You can't find pipe tobacco anywhere except the occasional Caporal or St. Claude. But But here you will find any tobacco legally imported in France, and the choice is not bad (SG, Rattray's, Dunhill and many more brands). Also lower prices compared to Italy or UK. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I like good cigars such as Padron 1964 and was hoping to try some Cubans. The store is pretty enough and the service was average for Paris. The problem was the cigars. Actually the problem was the cigar humidor. The sticks were almost uniformly dried out and I tried several different brands. The wrappers on all of them were like tissue paper and shredded from the very beginning. Half way through a smoke they looked like gag exploding cigars. read more

This is a great place to visit. It's right across the street from the Louvre. As an excellent selection of Cuban cigars. It's easily accessible by the metro which is right across the street. And there's plenty of room and shops to visit.it has an excellent sliding glass door walk-in humidor.The cigar vendor is very knowledgeable and recommended an excellent cigar. If you find yourself in Paris stop and grab a nice cigar and walk outside to one of the outdoor cafés and have a smoke read more

My U.S. stolen credit card was used here not once, but twice in the same night on January 30, 2015 for charges over $150 both times. Obviously, they don't check IDs or think it suspicious that a person uses a credit card twice during the same visit. Too bad my fraud unit at my bank didn't catch it in time for if they did, whomever was complicit in the fraud would not have been able to keep the ill-gotten gains. read more

Definitely disappointed by this place. Consider that there are not many places to purchase cigars in Paris, I thought this location would be great. In reality they had a very small walk-in humidor and their cigars were in terrible shape. Their Cuban selection was on the small side. They had a decent davidoff selection as well. I was definitely shocked at how many cigars were broken, split and unsightly. I can't believe a vendor would leave their product on display that looked this bad. A true shame. Won't be back. read more

The selection seemed quite extensive, especially when compared to the average Buraeu de Tabac in Paris. However, as many of the previous reviews state, the individual cigars are in really poor condition. Split wrappers, mold, irregularities in coloring. I marvel myself how it is worth to keep such products visible. read more

Ok selection of Cubans, very good selection of Davidoff. Service though is deplorable and walked out. Staff more interested in talking to each other than serving customers read more

Looked this shop up while in Paris on business. Purchased a nice Butz Coquin pipe and a CAO SOL cigar. Minor honest mistake on the charge, but the shop quickly discovered the error when I emailed them, and had the refund ready and waiting when I came back the next afternoon. Humidor looks small on entering, but the selection was good and fresh. Pipe selection is nice and I love the one I found. Would definitely recommend checking this shop out if you are in the area (convenient to the Metro). read more

I would like to know if you sell Scafer Lati tabacco ???? Do you have a website???? If you sell it could come to get it thanks xx

I was so excited to be able to go to this cigar shop after reading all about it. As an American with relatives in Europe I get to smoke only Cuban cigars. After 5 days in paris I was finally able to visit. Unfortunately I was very disappointed. The selection was meager for a top cigar shop and the help was terrible. They were more interested in talking to themselves then to me. I was completely ignored. I did however treat my self to a Cohiba Behieke robusto at 40€. I can't wait to get it home and smoke it in front of jealous friends. read more