(Last Update: 05.09.2024) “We came to Paris, what are we doing at Starbucks?” Don't say there is :) For myself, The second most beautiful Starbucks I've ever seen in my lifeIn this article, I want to tell you about Starbucks Capucines.
While living in Istanbul, with all the cafes and tea gardens to go to, sitting at Starbucks was never attractive to me. In fact, I resisted for a long time, but I have to admit that there were times when I had to go in a desperate attempt to fit in, as Starbucks coffee became an indispensable thing for most of my friends.
As for Paris, I don't want to experience this place. parisian Sitting in the cafe seemed very pleasant at first, but no matter how many times I tried, the coffee was always cold, or rather lukewarm, and within two minutes it became undrinkable, and it was never enjoyable. If you talk about tea, I cannot say that I have come across any place that offers the exact solution that will satisfy a tea lover like me.
I had given up hope on tea, sitting at Starbucks to drink coffee with pleasure started to seem like the best solution - due to the circumstances - and over time, a tea lover like me started to become addicted to coffee.
Actually, the most important reason why Starbucks is important to me in Paris is language exchange Thanks to this, I can provide mutual French-Turkish education with my French friends, where we can sit and chat and practice, eat and drink something, stay for a long time and no one asks "Would you like something?" We searched for a place where it wouldn't keep spinning around in our heads.
For a long time, I was asking people around me, even on the internet, "Can you recommend a place other than Starbucks where I can have a drink and study with my friends?" When I asked, the French said to me, "We go to the cafe to drink coffee, and to the library to study." :) Yes, it's a good answer at first glance, even like a cover But in the end, I could never find the answer I was looking for. I couldn't sit comfortably in a cafe and study for hours, nor could I sit and study in a library. language exchange I couldn't have the conversation.
Eventually I started meeting my “exchange” friends at Starbucks; We were able to sit and study for hours, chat, laugh and drink our coffee. Later, I started to prefer Starbucks to write and spend long hours. So much so that, as someone who got used to going to Starbucks for the first time in Paris, Starbucks started to seem like a French brand to me :) Even though the sales and presentation are at typical American standards, I think the atmosphere and decor are quite parisian...
Anyway; What I tried to explain so far was a summary of why I live in Paris and go to Starbucks. But it is not that important whether you prefer Starbucks or not to see the place I mentioned in this article:
If you came to Paris, OperaYou will definitely pass by. When you come to Opéra Square, when you turn your face to the opera, you will see a Starbucks on your right as you enter Boulevard des Capucines. The real name of this place Starbucks Capucines It is known as Starbucks Opéra because of the region it is located in.
Beware of There is actually another Starbucks on l'Avenue de l'Opéra called "Starbucks Opéra" so keep in mind that the real name of this place is Starbucks Capucines but still Opera GarnierDue to its proximity to , it is referred to as “Starbucks Opéra” in everyday speech.
When you look from the outside, it is an ordinary Starbucks Coffee, but when you enter, a bright place with a glass ceiling awaits you, and as you move inside, you are fascinated by the decor you encounter while climbing the stairs... Yıldız Palace reception hall In this atmosphere of consistency It's up to you to sit down and have a coffee; If you wish, you can just take a photo or two and continue on your way.
If you are going to sit here, the most important thing you should pay attention to is security. Namely, since this is a very touristic place pickpockets He's running around. It's a good idea to keep control of your bag and phone. For example, I used to have one at Starbucks Capucines at that time. brand new I sacrificed my Galaxy S4 :) Since there was no security camera at the back, no one could do anything; They didn't even offer cold water to drink :) So what I'm saying is, be very careful while sitting here or in any Starbucks. Don't be upset and don't let your holiday be tarnished.
Still, I remember this place fondly, because it is a really pleasant place and its decoration is quite impressive; For a moment, you forget that this is a Starbucks, but you immediately remember where you are from the smell of coffee in the atmosphere.
As a tourist, if you do not speak French, you can easily communicate in English at any Starbucks in Paris. Especially when I first started learning French, when I tried to order in French on a whim, they immediately responded in English, although it was frustrating, it was actually a smart behavior. Moreover, it refutes the thesis that the French "never speak English". Oh capitalism, what are you capable of...
In short, this is the second most beautiful Starbucks I have ever seen in my life. Opera I recommend that you add it to your "places to visit" list during your trip to the region. “So which one is the most beautiful?” If you ask, the most beautiful Starbucks for me is Starbucks Bebek due to its location and view...
To Starbucks Capucines metro to come with M3, M7 or M8 You can get off at the “Opéra” station of the lines or RER-AYou can reach it from the “Auber” station of .
After seeing and enjoying this place, there are tons of things to see in the surrounding area; From here on I usually Grands Boulevards I have made it a habit to walk to its side and benefit from its blessings, but the pleasure is yours. If you wish Place Vendôme If you wish, go to the side Louvre MuseumWalk towards… Whichever way you turn your head, there is something beautiful to greet you in Paris…
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
2 Comments
As someone who knows your love for the Bosphorus, I understood that your first one was Bebek Starbucks when you mentioned it as the second most beautiful Starbucks in the introduction of the article. I'm glad I wasn't wrong in my guess, and of course it's hard not to agree with you :)
Oh Ms. Ceren, it's a sunny day in Istanbul, when both the sea and the sky are blue, please go there and have a coffee for me 😉
Happy days, love and greetings…