The 20th is Belleville tumbling down the hillside, Ménilmontant with its steep streets, the Père-Lachaise and its quiet pathways, Charonne and its hidden passages, Gambetta and its shaded squares. A working-class, cosmopolitan neighbourhood that keeps a village soul despite the property pressure. For getting work done, it's a quarter on the rise: laptop-friendly cafés are multiplying, prices are gentler than elsewhere in Paris, and the neighbourhood atmosphere makes work sessions feel more human. Here are our 8 best addresses for setting up your laptop in the 20th.

Les Pères Populaires

Rue de Buzenval, between Nation and Maraîchers. Les Pères Populaires is a rustic, welcoming café-restaurant that treats remote workers like regulars. The interior is warm, the walls are worn in, the vibe is that of an old Parisian bistrot that has found a second life. In the morning it's calm and studious; the afternoon starts to pick up, and by evening it becomes a neighbourhood bar.

Reliable Wi-Fi, power outlets available, and some of the lowest prices around. Open 7 days a week from 8:30am to 2am (10:30am on Sundays). The range of hours is impressive. Come in the morning to enjoy the quiet.

The 20th's bistrot for a calm morning work session that rolls straight into an evening out without moving.

Le Floréal Belleville

Rue des Couronnes, right in Belleville. Le Floréal is a retro bar-restaurant with a pleasant terrace and a convivial vibe that smells of the neighbourhood. The interior has character: vintage furniture, soft lighting, and the patina of a place that's lived a little. It's calm during the day, prices are gentle, and the Wi-Fi works well.

Power outlets available, Wi-Fi available, and a terrace that's a treat on sunny days. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to midnight, Sunday until 6pm. Closed Monday.

Belleville's retro café for working on the terrace and soaking up the neighbourhood atmosphere.

Monique et Myrtille

Rue Orfila, on a quiet little street between Gambetta and Père-Lachaise. Monique et Myrtille is a café that's very popular with remote workers in the area. The place is small and warm, the welcome is great. You can settle in for the day without anyone giving you a look. Power outlets are there, Wi-Fi runs well, and the coffee is good. The vibe is that of a shared living room where everyone quietly gets on with their work.

Wi-Fi and power outlets available, quiet, gentle prices. Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Closed weekends. A reliable spot for weekday sessions.

The little Gambetta neighbourhood café where remote workers feel right at home.

Candle Kids

Rue des Couronnes, a little further up than Le Floréal, still in Belleville. Candle Kids occupies a former dry cleaner transformed into a chic, minimalist café. The décor is clean, the tones are soft, and the atmosphere is calm and hushed. The coffee is good, the sweet treats are carefully made, and the terrace is lovely on sunny days. It's the kind of spot where you walk in and immediately feel at ease.

Wi-Fi available, quiet guaranteed, and a setting that inspires focus. Open Wednesday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, weekends from 10am to 6pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. The hours are limited, but the quality of the place makes up for it.

Belleville's chic, minimalist café — perfect for deep work mornings.

Bibliothèque Louise Michel

Rue des Haies, between Maraîchers and Alexandre Dumas. Bibliothèque Louise Michel is a free spot with large glass windows, complete quiet, good Wi-Fi, and big tables for spreading out your things. The space is bright, modern, and designed for focused work. No coffee to order here, but an ideal setting for deep work sessions without distraction.

Wi-Fi and large tables available, quiet guaranteed. Open Tuesday to Friday from 2pm to 7pm. Closed weekends. The hours are limited, but for focused afternoons, it's flawless.

The free, silent spot in the 20th for afternoons of intense concentration.

Trombone

Rue des Haies, not far from Bibliothèque Louise Michel. Trombone is a neighbourhood café tucked into a quiet street, with good coffee and a revisited Lebanese menu worth a detour. The atmosphere is gentle, the space is small but well laid out, and the terrace is a bonus on sunny days. Prices are reasonable and the staff are welcoming.

Wi-Fi, quiet, and a good lunch menu. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, weekends from 9:30am to 6pm.

The hidden gem of the Haies neighbourhood for working quietly with good Lebanese food.

Pilo's

Avenue du Père Lachaise, right opposite the cemetery. Pilo's is a simple little salon with a calm setting and a soothing atmosphere. The Argentine specialities (media luna, alfajores) make a change from classic pastries, and the espresso is as tight as it should be. It's the kind of discreet spot that regulars pass on to each other.

Wi-Fi and quiet available. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, weekends from 9:30am to 6pm.

The Argentine café opposite the Père-Lachaise for productive, calm mornings.

Bistrot Les Rêveuses

Rue Saint-Blaise, in the Charonne neighbourhood. Les Rêveuses is a bistrot with a terrace nestled in one of the most charming streets in the 20th. The spot is open to remote workers in the afternoon, with Wi-Fi and power outlets available. The food is good, the atmosphere is relaxed, and Rue Saint-Blaise has a pedestrian feel that makes you forget you're in Paris.

Wi-Fi and power outlets available, pleasant terrace. Open 7 days a week from 10:30am to 1am. The long hours are an asset if you want to work late in the day.

The Charonne bistrot for working on the terrace on one of the most beautiful streets in the 20th.

Looking for a terrace to work from?

If you want to work outside this summer, we've put together a dedicated selection: the best terraces for remote work in Paris 20e 20e. Shaded café terraces, coworking spaces with rooftops, hotel lobbies — we've sorted through the genuinely good spots for the season.

The right spot for your needs

  • For early starts and late finishes — Les Pères Populaires (8:30am–2am, bistrot vibe)
  • For a minimalist, calm setting — Candle Kids (former dry cleaner, clean décor)
  • For free, absolute quiet — Bibliothèque Louise Michel (large windows, Wi-Fi, silence)
  • For good food while you work — Trombone (revisited Lebanese cuisine)
  • For Belleville and its terrace — Le Floréal (retro, welcoming, terrace)
  • For the Gambetta neighbourhood — Monique et Myrtille (small, warm, remote workers welcome)
  • For a pedestrian street — Bistrot Les Rêveuses (Rue Saint-Blaise, terrace, open late)

The 20th doesn't have the density of spots you find in the 10th or 11th, but the addresses that do exist are solid and full of character. The neighbourhood atmosphere, gentle prices, and variety of spots — from the popular bistrot to the minimalist café, from the library to the restaurant with a terrace — make it a pleasant neighbourhood for remote workers looking for something beyond the polished addresses of central Paris.

We update this selection regularly as we discover new spots and hear from you. If you try one of these places, or know one we've missed, we want to hear about it. And if you want to explore other neighbourhoods or find a spot near you, check out all our guides on Deskover.