📚 La Parenthèse – The café-bookstore that treats your brain (and your tummy) just right
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Do you know that feeling when you open a book and nothing else exists around you? Add to that a steaming cup of tea and a slice of cake, and you've got La Parenthèse Librairie. This little gem tucked away on Rue des Arts blends a café and a bookstore, offering a delightful experience!
acute;cialisée dans le bien-être. In addition to relaxing with a good book, you can sign up for workshops in sophrology, writing, or even Japanese lifting massage (yes, really). It’s calm, cozy, and there’s even a room dedicated to relaxation sessions. Perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the city without leaving Lille. Address: 20 Rue des Arts, 59000 Lille, France⏳ Takk – Here, you pay for the time, not the cookie
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Grab a seat, pour yourself a coffee, have a little snack… and stay as long as you like (well, as long as your wallet allows). At Takk, it’s not about what you consume, but the time you spend there. For €5/hour, you get access to homemade cookies, hot drinks, and a spacious area to work, play, or just do nothing. All in a cozy setting where upcycled furniture reigns supreme: vintage pieces, raw wood, and Scandinavian vibes all around. Perfect for those days when you need to get some work done, but your apartment looks like a battlefield.
Address: 66 Rue d'Esquermes, 59000 Lille, France🚢 The Magic Bus – A café on the water, rocked by the gentle waves
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Because sipping hot chocolate on a barge is definitely more stylish than in your living room. Tethered to the Deûle, Le Bus Magique is a cozy little floating haven where you can unwind with a good book, a coffee, or even a board game. The place also serves organic food, hosts concerts, and plans to set up a garden on its terrace. In short, it’s the perfect spot to hang out and let time slip away… and the gentle lapping of the water adds a delightful chill ASMR touch.
Address: Av. Cuvier, 59800 Lille, France🍪 Mimosa – The café where every week, a new pastry steals the spotlight
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At Mimosa, there’s no sweet routine: every week features a special pastry, reimagined in all sorts of delightful ways. One week it's cinnamon rolls, the next it's filled madeleines... and always made with quality ingredients. At the helm is Assia, a passionate pastry chef who dreamed of a simple, friendly, and no-fuss space. They also serve lattes with a twist: beetroot, black sesame, rose matcha... and soon, brunches! If you're looking for a café that smells of butter and vanilla, this is the place to be.
Address: 12 Henri Kolb Street, 59000 Lille, France