Le Pré aux Clercs, Paris, France

Le Pré aux Clercs is one of my favorite cafés in Saint-Germain. It's just a couple of blocks away from the Saint-Germain-des-Prés metro stop on line 4 and is the perfect place to grab a quick noisette or café crème while taking a break from shopping. It's also about halfway between the Louvre and the Jardin du Luxembourg or Notre Dame and the Musée d'Orsay, so it's great if your feet are killing you after a day of sightseeing. Although it's only a stone's throw away from the more famous Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, you can avoid the gaudy tourists and overpriced espressos that have ruined these two Parisian institutions by enjoying a glass of wine on the terrasse at Le Pré aux Clercs. It's also a great vantage point for people watching. On the same street, you'll find Dior, La Durée, and a number of high-end art and furniture galleries, so, inevitably there's a constant stream of chic Frenchmen and women strolling past the café's windows. It's definitely a must when in Paris.

-Marcus

Le Pré aux Clercs
30, rue Bonaparte
Paris, France 75006