Cat Cafes in France

Nantes, Pays De La Loire

La Maison d'Élise was a charming cat café and tea room in the heart of Nantes where visitors could enjoy warm drinks, homemade pastries, light meals, and desserts in the company of resident cats. The café offered a cozy, inviting atmosphere inspired by French salon culture, welcoming guests to relax, read, or socialize while spending time with friendly felines. It also hosted themed events and community activities, blending café culture with feline companionship. After serving as a beloved destination for cat lovers in the city, La Maison d’Élise permanently closed, bringing an end to its in-person operations.

Toulouse, Occitanie

Chapristea is a popular cat café and salon de thé in the heart of Toulouse, where guests can enjoy specialty teas, coffees, light lunches, pastries, and desserts while relaxing in the presence of friendly resident cats. Located near the Capitole and Esquirol metro stations, the café offers a welcoming atmosphere with vaulted brick ceilings and a mix of café cuisine and feline companionship. The resident cats come from local associations and some are even available for adoption, and visitors can stop by for a casual drink or meal while spending quality time with the cats in a calm, comfortable setting.