Les Passantes is a lovely boutique and coffee shop in the 17th arrondissement, a charming area a bit removed from the high-traffic tourist centers of Paris. My friends and I had a half hour to kill before an engagement in the neighborhood, and this place appeared as we were looking for somewhere to sit and get coffee.
It was a nice boutique, with most of the space given over to women's clothes and accessories. We weren't there to shop, but the merchandise looked pretty cute. There were some colorful shoes and whimsical jewelry.
We ordered coffee from the woman minding the shop. She was friendly and efficient, bringing our coffee shortly after we sat down at one of the little tables. I got a latte and it was warming and satisfying, thick with foamed milk. It came with a neatly wrapped caramel.
I'd recommend Les Passantes if you're looking for a coffee shop in this part of Paris. It's a sweet place, and I very much enjoyed our brief visit. read more