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Paris and Their Many Cafés

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Paris, the city of love...and coffee (and cheese, and wine, and baguettes...) Coming to this city without enjoying a gourmandise adventure is the same as going to Rome and not seeing the Pope. Paris is known for their cheese, wine, baguette but also cafés! And trust me, after 4 months living here I can say as a fact, there is one in every corner and I will list the ones that I had the chance to try.  1. Café de Flore (image above) Where?  172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 6th. What to order?  A classic hot chocolate: an intensely-flavoured jug of thick, warming cocoa. 2. Les Deux Magots Where?  6 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th. What to order?  Stick to a filter coffee and order milk on the side. 3. Café Marlette Where?  63 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 9th. What to order?  An almond financier and a filter coffee. 4. Café Kitsuné Where? Louvre Museum. What to order?   Desserts range from seasonal fruit to Dorayaki pancakes, while a coffee or espresso,