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 Au Pied de Cochon, Le Pain Quotidien and Starbucks.
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.
01Au Pied de Cochon
café6 Rue Coquillière★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
Au Pied de Cochon is a century-old Parisian brasserie in the 1st arrondissement serving traditional French fare including escargot, andouillette, seafood platters and French onion soup alongside charcuterie boards, draft beer and cocktails.
03Starbucks
café24-boulevard-saint-michel★ 3.6Wi‑FiWork 100
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
04Bibliothèque universitaire Paris Nanterre
library2 Allée de l'UniversitéWi‑FiWork 100
07Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux
library10 Rue PortefoinWi‑FiPowerWork 100
09Bibliotheque d'Economie Gestion Urbanisme
library4 Rte de ChoisyWi‑FiWork 100