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Les Deux Magots is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

1. Les Deux Magots

8.6
6 place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, Île-de-France
Brasserie · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 422 tips and reviews

Baran v.Baran von Isik: It used to be the the hangout place of Paris intelligentsia in the past. Great people watching spot on St. Germaine boulevard. Don't miss millefeuille and Pierre Herme desserts.

Omri K.Omri Kl: Get a glass of your favorite champagne, enjoy the sun and people watch.

Emily S.Emily Sharbo: Wine was fantastic! Great place to people watch and service was great.

Café de Flore is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

2. Café de Flore

8.5
172 boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris, Île-de-France
Café · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 608 tips and reviews

Nathan G.Nathan Garvie: Great people watching and you'll feel like a baller while doing it.

Hana T.Hana Tanimura: Iconic café, great atmosphere, good coffee and fun for people watching.

Nikki W.Nikki Wegner: Great service and people watching. Wine and cheese!

Tuileries Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

3. Tuileries Garden

9.5
(Jardin des Tuileries)
Rue de Rivoli (Quai des Tuileries), Paris, Île-de-France
Garden · Tuilerie · 432 tips and reviews

Ellen S.Ellen Shaddock: good to sit and people watch, find a reclined seat under the trees.

j k.j kirkland: Great spot to people watch. Beware of the street vendors who get a bit pushy. :(

Caroline D.Caroline Deng: A beautiful place to watch the sunset or people watch.

Le Voltigeur is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

4. Le Voltigeur

8.7
45 rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris, Île-de-France
Bistro · Hôtel-de-Ville · 81 tips and reviews

MirvettiumMirvettium: Cute little cafe to people watch gets very busy during lunch time.

MelforssMelforss: A bit expensive but I love the deco, the location, the patio, staff.. An excellent place for people watching.

laetitialaetitia: Love to sit at the terrace and fulfill my people watching guilty pleasure. Good coffee, friendly staff, cosy and fresh look.

Les Philosophes is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

5. Les Philosophes

8.4
28 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, Île-de-France
French Restaurant · Hôtel-de-Ville · 230 tips and reviews

nantini r.nantini rauch: love their lunch & dinner rather than breakfast. excellent spot for people watching and friendly service

Kristen C.Kristen C: My favorite cafe. Don't expect to speak English here. Do expect to have a great plate of food. Sit on the corner for people watching. Especially on Sundays.

Elisah V.Elisah Vandaele: This place is perfect for people watching, one of the nicest terraces in Le Marais. BUT just have some wine and maybe an appetiser, and eat some place else! Food is not good and overpriced.

Café Charlot is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

6. Café Charlot

8.3
38 rue de Bretagne, Paris, Île-de-France
Bistro · Enfants-Rouges · 188 tips and reviews

Jesse M.Jesse Morgan: This used to be one of my favorite cafes but about 6 months ago they increased their prices and the food quality had dropped. Now good for people watching only.

Sam J.Sam Jp: Really good people watching

Keith M.Keith McKenzie: Great people watching while sitting in the sun.

Luxembourg Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

7. Luxembourg Garden

9.5
(Jardin du Luxembourg)
Place Edmond Rostand (Rue de Médicis), Paris, Île-de-France
Garden · Odéon · 593 tips and reviews

Wendy F.Wendy Francis: Simple beauty...one of the prettiest and most functional parks in Paris (inclds. orchards & bee hives). Great place to sit & have a bite & people watch. You'll get a mix of students, workers and more.

Amy B.Amy B: Grab a seat & people watch. Don't feed the birds.

Muire M.Muire McCallion: Grab a coffee and wander through this beautiful park. Fountains, flowers, and perfect for people watching!

Bar du Marché is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

8. Bar du Marché

7.9
75 rue de Seine, Paris, Île-de-France
Bar · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 47 tips and reviews

Eric N.Eric Novello: Great people watching! Get there and grab a table and watch the world go by....

M V.M V: Good coffee and people watching!

alexander s.alexander schillebeeckx: Lovely spot for some people watching in atmospheric Saint-Germain de Prés.

Le Progrès Marais is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

9. Le Progrès Marais

7.7
1 rue de Bretagne (Rue Vieille du Temple), Paris, Île-de-France
Brasserie · Enfants-Rouges · 48 tips and reviews

Melyssa B.Melyssa Bernstein: Always a fave. Always the same wait staff. Always the same interesting people watching...especially during fashion week. Guaranteed good time.

Sam B.Sam Bloor: Good old fashioned, people watching!!

Roula H.Roula Hanna: Great café in the Marais. Excellent for people watching.

Café de Paris is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

10. Café de Paris

7.8
10 rue de Buci, Paris, Île-de-France
French Restaurant · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 44 tips and reviews

Luis E.Luis Espiritu: Fantastic view for people watching. Foodies must try are the escargot, beef steak and Lamb Chops

Lauren D.Lauren Davies: Such a great people watching place. Good for wine and atmosphere in a gorgeous part of Paris

Michelle W.Michelle Wiles: Slow, overpriced. Nice chairs though - makes for good people watching

L'Avenue is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

11. L'Avenue

8.8
41 avenue Montaigne (Rue François Ier), Paris, Île-de-France
French Restaurant · Champs-Élysées · 383 tips and reviews

Kristina S.Kristina Simmons: Great food and atmosphere. Perfect for people watching with views of the Eiffel Tower. Try the Salmon and a glass of champagne.

Happy B.Happy Buddha: Champagne,people watching and the usual costes group menu of good quality food

Ish R.Ish Rai: Great atmosphere, good wine and definitely a place to be seen. Food was ok, good place for kicking back and people watching

Place des Vosges is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

12. Place des Vosges

9.5
Place des Vosges, Paris, Île-de-France
Plaza · Hôtel-de-Ville · 249 tips and reviews

Vildan Y.Vildan Yahni: wonderful place to visit on a picture perfect sunny day... just sit in the park... read a book (that's what I do)... or people watch and then walk through Marais - especially on a Sunday!

Lisa P.Lisa P: Has an amazing royal history - check your guidebook! Get a gelato from Amorino and sit on the grass and people watch if it's sunny.

Monica D.Monica Desai: Stunning place to read a book, meet a friend or just people watch on a beautiful Parisian day

Le Nemours is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

13. Le Nemours

8.5
2 place Colette, Paris, Île-de-France
Café · Palais-Royal · 44 tips and reviews

Nikki W.Nikki Wegner: Get a drink and sit outside and people watch...

Vera B.Vera Belazelkoska: Well situated in an area of interest, nice for people watching + good food at a moderate price for this area. The chèvre quiche was delicious!

Lana I.Lana ING Lana_styling_elegance: Nice people watching but terrible coffee

Hôtel Costes is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

14. Hôtel Costes

8.9
239 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris, Île-de-France
Hotel · Place Vendôme · 181 tips and reviews

Journey City GuidesJourney City Guides: The flagship of the Costes empire, this hotel is better known for its inside courtyard. Great spot for a romantic summer dinner or for some simple people watching

Eveline N.Eveline N: Classy cocktails in a cozy bar. Top prices as to be expected but great people watching

Ainsley D.Ainsley Duyvestyn- Smith: Favorite spot for people watching and soaking up luxury.

Canal Saint-Martin is one of The 15 Best Places for People Watching in Paris.

15. Canal Saint-Martin

9.2
Quai de Valmy (Quai de Jemmapes), Paris, Île-de-France
Canal · Porte Saint-Martin · 143 tips and reviews

Kate D.Kate Davis: The Canal Saint-Martin is a great place to take a walk - With the Port de l’Arsennal at the south end which also makes for a quiet yet calming area to people watch or enjoy the views like in the photo Read more.

Brittany C.Brittany Castaneda: Cute views- great for a stroll or run. Nice little restaurant off Lucien Sampaix and of course drinks, food and vibes down at Comptoir!

Meyvemix JuiceMeyvemix Juice: Welcome to Canal Saint-Martin :)