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The Purrs of Chartrons: Bordeaux's first cat café to adopt

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The Editor

First of its kind in Bordeaux, Les Ronrons des Chartrons is the new vegan tea bar-lounge with adoptable cats from the Bacalan neighborhood. 

It purrs in Chartrons... And this, thanks to Pierrette, Marc (the two co-managers) and Jolan who lent a hand to create the first cat adoption bar in Bordeaux. While the concept of cat bars has been around in Bordeaux for a few years, the one where the cats are up for adoption brings a new approach. The first cat adoption bar in Bordeaux On June 21, 3 friends launched the Ronrons des Chartrons. This bar, also a tea salon, exclusively vegetarian and vegan, offers a savory menu of croque-monsieurs (soon quiches and soups will also be available) and a sweet selection of homemade pastries and cakes. You can also enjoy artisanal teas and coffees while petting the cats and playing games.

Because the unique feature of this place? It's to sit on one of the vintage sofas or armchairs next to the rescued cats that roam freely and are just waiting to find a permanent home. To be able to offer the cats for adoption, the Ronrons des Chartrons have a fostering agreement with their partner associations.

Rescued abandoned cats taken in by animal protection associations

This little paradise for furballs can accommodate up to 7 cats at a time. Everything on site is designed for their well-being. Even the mezzanine is reserved for them to have a separate area from the customers, where they can relax in peace and quiet. Each cat is entrusted by one of the 2 local animal protection associations, Vénus and Maéva. The association has taken care of vaccinating them and running a series of tests before.Medical exams.

Each of the felines is up to date with their appointments and must be "friendly" to get along well with the community. The community evolves each week, based on the customers' favorites. At the time of writing, 3 cats are on-site. 2 more will arrive this Wednesday, and 3 are already planned for early September.

Just like at grandma's house...

This playground and treat area (for humans or cats) of 53 m2 can accommodate 20 seated customers. The mismatched, ultra-vintage, and slightly old-fashioned decor reminds us of afternoons at grandma's. So, to stay true to traditions, the most iconic board games from our childhood are available for free. Card games, Memory, or even Battleship will be part of the fun.

Purrings of Chartrons
16 Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux
09 83 53 63 66