Café de la Régence, Paris

#1148 among attractions in Paris

Drinks, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

The Café de la Régence in Paris was an important European centre of chess in the 18th and 19th centuries. All important chess masters of the time played there. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'35"N, 2°20'33"E

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Louvre (Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois)Paris France

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Café de la Régence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Baiser Salé, Cour Carrée, Sunset Sunside, Bourse de commerce.

~1280 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Le Baiser Salé, Paris
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~940 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Cour Carrée, Paris
5 min walk • The Cour Carrée, or Square Courtyard, is an integral part of the iconic Louvre Palace in the heart of Paris, France. This splendid courtyard is one of the oldest parts of the Louvre, dating back to the 16th century, and is renowned for its classical Renaissance...
~1260 ftE
Nightlife, Dancing
Sunset Sunside, Paris
7 min walk • The Sunset/Sunside is one of the main jazz clubs in Paris, France. It was founded in 1983 and is the first jazz club to settle in the rue des Lombards which hosts several other famous jazz clubs such as Le Baiser Salé and Le Duc des Lombards.
~1090 ftN
Museum
Bourse de commerce, Paris
6 min walk • The Bourse de Commerce is a historical building in the heart of Paris, repurposed as a contemporary art museum. Located in the bustling Les Halles district, this circular structure, with its iconic dome, has been a site of commercial exchange since the 16th century.
~1270 ftSW
Scenic bridge crossing the Seine
Pont des Arts, Paris
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~1080 ftW
Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture, Palace
Louvre castle, Paris
6 min walk • The Louvre Castle, once a formidable medieval fortress, now stands as the silent foundational footprint beneath the world-renowned Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris, France. This historical site, with its origins dating back to the late 12th century, was commissioned...
~690 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Monuments and statues
Louvre Colonnade, Paris
4 min walk • The Louvre Colonnade, an iconic feature of the world-renowned Louvre Museum, stands as a testament to classical French architecture in the heart of Paris, France. This majestic row of columns graces the eastern facade of the museum, which is not only a central tourist...
~1210 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Scenic walking areas
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~1230 ftE
Cemetery
Holy Innocents' Cemetery, Paris
6 min walk • The Holy Innocents' Cemetery, once the oldest and most prominent burial ground in Paris, now exists only in historical records and the echoes of its past. Established around the 12th century, it was named after the Holy Innocents' Church, which no longer stands.
~1270 ftE
Museum, Art museum
59 Rivoli, Paris
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~1220 ftS
Leafy public square with cafes
Place Dauphine, Paris
6 min walk • The Place Dauphine is a public square located near the western end of the Île de la Cité in the first arrondissement of Paris. It was initiated by Henry IV in 1607, the second of his projects for public squares in Paris, the first being the Place Royale.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Café de la Régence?

Nearby attractions include 1st arrondissement of Paris, Paris (1 min walk), Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, Paris (2 min walk), Pont Neuf, Paris (3 min walk), Place du Louvre, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Café de la Régence by public transport?

The nearest stations to Café de la Régence:

Metro

Pont Neuf • Lines: 7 (3 min walk)
Louvre — Rivoli • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Bus

Rivoli - Pont Neuf • Lines: 21, 67, 69, 72, 74, 85, N11, N15, N16, N24 (3 min walk)
Louvre - Rivoli • Lines: 21, 67, 69, 72, 74, 85, N11, N15, N16, N24 (3 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (7 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (13 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (13 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)