Dunkerque, Hauts De France, France
Barachat
Barachat is a non-profit cat cafe near the city centre of Dunkerque, run by volunteers of the association Les Chamis. The cats are the association's rescues, and up to five at a time live in a bright room under a glass roof, where they can be adopted under an association contract. The cafe seats about ten visitors, who come for a drink, a homemade vegan pastry, cookies or a milkshake and to spend time with the cats. House rules ask guests not to wake sleeping cats, force them to play, feed them or use a flash, and children must stay with their parents. Volunteers also give advice to future adopters and cat owners, and the association holds weekly morning craft workshops and sells eco-friendly handmade cat items. Takings fund the association's rescue work. The cafe occasionally closes for a few days at short notice, announced on its social media.
Before you go
- Food & drink
- Drinks and snacks
- Adoption
- Cats available for adoption
Based on the cafe's website and visitor reviews, checked October 2026. Policies change, so confirm with the cafe before you visit.
Reviews
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