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The Famous Cafe Panis ⎸ Across From Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris

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A white cup filled with thick chocolate sauce, accompanied by a small cookie and a silver spoon, with a jug of milk and a napkin in the background.
A cozy breakfast scene featuring a small glass of cappuccino topped with foam and cocoa powder, a chocolate chip cookie, two orange juice glasses, and flaky croissants on a decorative plate.
A stylish chandelier adorned with black feathers, hanging from the ceiling in a cozy, warmly lit interior of a restaurant or cafe.
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This guide forms part of our complete France Travel Guide, featuring scenic road trips, iconic destinations, practical travel advice and honest first-hand travel experiences from across France.

This article is also part of our 🚗 4-Day Paris Travel Guide series, exploring major attractions in Paris including; Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Galeries Lafayette, Notre Dame, Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, and a River Cruise on the Seine. Beginning at Paris CDG and then to central Paris, our 4 days were packed with tours and adventures. Read the complete itinerary here.

Just opposite Notre Dame Cathedral – Best View from a Cafe of the Cathedral!

If you know us, you’ll know we always arrive early. Especially when it’s a show or event. We can’t stand being late.

Hence why this morning we found ourselves in Cafe Panis, across from Notre Dame Cathedral.

It’s been, unsurprisingly, very windy & wet during this visit to Paris, so to stay somewhat dry prior to our tour, we decided to have a light breakfast here.

Mr. MRT had chocolat chaud, I had a creamy cappuccino, and we both enjoyed a flaky fresh croissant with orange juice.

There’s a nice atmosphere in the cafe & the quick service made it easy to stop by & then get to our tour.

Gazing at the renewed and rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral was breathtaking.

View of a street in Paris featuring a sign that reads 'Champagne à la coupe' with a historic building visible in the background.
Interior of a cozy restaurant featuring wooden tables, chairs with floral upholstery, and a unique ceiling design decorated with lush green foliage.
A menu page featuring hot beverages and teas, including a variety of coffee options like espresso and cappuccino, along with Mariages Frères tea selections and organic infusions. The layout includes floral designs at the bottom.
Breakfast menu featuring options like croissants, homemade crepes, and comforting drinks such as hot chocolate and Irish coffee.
Menu cover of Café Panis, featuring the text 'CAFÉ PANIS' and 'BRASSERIE FAMILIALE DEPUIS 1976 - PARIS-'

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