At 47 rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Geneviève, in Paris's 5th arrondissement, TRAM is a café-restaurant whose book-filled shelves recall its former life as a café-bookshop. It offers a break different from conventional tearooms, a short walk from the Panthéon and the student streets of the Latin Quarter.
Why is TRAM unusual?
Books still form a large part of the décor, but the format has evolved since 2024: TRAM now operates mainly as a restaurant and café. You should not therefore plan a visit to buy books as you would in a conventional bookshop. The charm comes from the literary atmosphere and the opportunity to sit down for a coffee or meal.
What can you do around the café?
Rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Geneviève is in an area of Paris that is ideal for combining the Panthéon, the small squares of the Latin Quarter and a walk towards the Sorbonne. TRAM offers a food break along this route; check the menu and opening times before planning a full meal.
Good to know before you visit
The establishment still appears to be operating as a restaurant at 47 rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Geneviève. In the absence of a verifiable, up-to-date official menu, no specific prices or dishes are announced here. For a bookshop experience with books to purchase, choose another venue; for the atmosphere of a former café-bookshop, TRAM retains its distinctive character.
