At 103 rue Legendre, Froufrou combines a bookshop, café and workshops in Paris's Batignolles neighbourhood. The project was conceived as a genuine local meeting place where visitors can read, have a coffee or take part in an activity.
A bookshop café made for lingering
Books are central to the concept, while the café provides somewhere to settle in rather than simply pop in to buy a book. This combination is particularly interesting in the 17th arrondissement, where bookshop cafés are less numerous than in the Latin Quarter or eastern Paris.
Workshops alongside the café
The workshop programme gives another reason to follow the venue over the coming months. The content may change as the young establishment develops: this is precisely what makes Froufrou interesting as a neighbourhood cultural venue with an evolving events calendar.
What to know before visiting
Froufrou is at 103 rue Legendre, in Batignolles. Hours, workshops and other offerings may change: check the current programme before travelling for a specific activity.
An extra detail: bookshop, café and workshops were all part of Froufrou from the outset, whereas many other venues simply add a few books to an existing coffee shop.
