The 17th in May, the Batignolles spirit spreading gently towards Brochant, neighbourhood café terraces filling up the moment the sun comes out, and that density of good coffee shops that has made north-west Paris a genuine playground for freelancers. You'll find a rare mix here: village atmosphere, professional infrastructure, and a quiet you no longer find in the central arrondissements.
Here are four addresses we keep among our favourites in and just around the 17th.
CADUCÉE
Rue Brochant, CADUCÉE is a sunny café-restaurant with a terrace, brunch and careful décor. It's a Batignolles classic, and the terrace enjoys a pleasant morning exposure.
Computers welcome, good food. The team has fully embraced the neighbourhood codes: you can set up your computer without any debate.
The go-to spot for morning work sessions when you want direct sunshine and a coffee that holds up.
La Villa Gypsy
Rue Legendre, La Villa Gypsy is a restaurant, concept store and events venue with a quirky setting, open Tuesday to Saturday during the day. Quality roasted coffee, good drinks, and a terrace that adds comfort in season.
Computers welcome, food and vibe. Less well known than its neighbours, but the experience delivers.
A good spot for sessions where you want a setting that stands out.
Zoku Paris
Avenue de la Porte de Clichy, Zoku is a hotel-coworking space with a rooftop workspace. The day pass (€39 on 30/09/2026) gives access to the rooftop and includes lunch.
The spot for a full day up high, with no membership.
Wojo au Tribe Paris Batignolles
Rue Cardinet, Wojo au Tribe Paris Batignolles is set in a Tribe hotel with an inspired design, a tree-lined garden, exceptional coffee and music programming suited to work. This is a hotel coworking space calibrated for long sessions.
Quiet, large tables, food, vibe. The garden is a real asset in season, and the music programming makes long days easier.
The spot for freelancers who want a high-end setting without going to the 8th.
How to work well from a terrace in the 17th
Three useful rules in this neighbourhood:
- Batignolles fills up fast. Terraces are packed by 11am at weekends and noon on weekdays. Get there early to grab a spot.
- Parc Martin Luther-King draws workers. If you want a proper café terrace, move away from the immediate surroundings of the park to avoid the noise of families.
- Coworking spaces in the 17th are more accessible than in the 8th. You can find quality at a more reasonable price by staying in the neighbourhood.
Go further
If you want our complete selection of spots in Paris 17e, we also have a guide that covers all the good spots in the city (cafés, coworking spaces, community spaces), not just the terraces. For detailed venue listings in Paris 17e, head to our city page.
Looking for terraces in another city this summer? We also have selections for Courbevoie, Boulogne Billancourt, Rueil-Malmaison.
In a nutshell
The 17th has the right combination of village atmosphere, good coffee shop density and professional infrastructure that makes it solid ground for outdoor remote work. Our selection covers the main uses: a coffee shop for the morning, a neighbourhood bar for the afternoon, a professional coworking space for structured weeks.
Want to explore another part of Paris? Find our selections by arrondissement and our city guides on Deskover.
