The Best Cafes in Paris, From Historic Haunts to Charming Terraces | Vogue

"Just down the block from Bar du Marché, La Palette is another Left Bank institution, open since 1902 and a frequent haunt of artists like Picasso, Cezanne, and Braque. It’s a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike, with old men playing cards in elbow-knocking distance of students sipping Saint Germain Spritzes on the sprawling terrace in summer. On gray days, tuck into the moody, masterfully-preserved wooden and tiled interior, where paintings line the walls and you can pull up a classic (meaning: rather uncomfortable) stool to the zinc bar, or seclude yourself in a booth beneath the enormous vintage mirrors." - Sophie Dodd