The 17th arrondissement is a study in contrasts. From les Batignolles with its village feel and pedestrian streets, to the more Haussmannian and bourgeois Ternes-Wagram area, the livelier Guy Môquet-Epinettes district and the Porte de Clichy undergoing urban transformation, you shift from one world to another in just a few metro stops. Les Batignolles in particular has become a hub for freelances and remote workers who appreciate the neighbourhood's laid-back atmosphere.
The 17th isn't the first arrondissement that springs to mind for remote work in Paris, but les Batignolles changes the game. The neighbourhood is packed with welcoming cafés, and a handful of well-positioned coworking spaces round out the offer. Here are 5 spots worth the visit.
Café Pimpin
Rue Guy Môquet, quartier des Epinettes. Café Pimpin is a cosy café with thoughtful decor, a varied menu of drinks and food, and a warm welcome for laptops. The Wi-Fi is solid, power outlets are available, and the atmosphere stays quiet and studious. Prices are gentle, making it easy to come back regularly without breaking the bank.
Recommended by Les Batignolles and Wicofi. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, and weekends from 11am to 5:30pm. It's a neighbourhood café that welcomes digital nomads with a smile.
Our favourite for the neighbourhood café vibe with reliable Wi-Fi.
Zoku Paris
Avenue de la Porte de Clichy, quartier de la Porte de Clichy. Zoku is a hybrid concept between hotel and coworking space. Wi-Fi and power outlets are available, and the space is designed for digital nomads. The setting is modern and the vibe is international.
Listed by Laptop Friendly. The Porte de Clichy neighbourhood is in the midst of transformation, and Zoku is one of the first work spots to set up there.
The modern hotel-coworking concept at la Porte de Clichy.
Vague Coffee
Rue Boursault, between les Batignolles and place de Clichy. Vague is a neighbourhood coffee shop open every day, 8.30am to 6pm on weekdays and 9am (10am on Sundays) to 6pm at weekends.
Specialty coffee and sweet treats: the spot for a quiet morning or afternoon of work.
Wojo au Tribe Paris Batignolles
Rue Cardinet, in les Batignolles. A Wojo space inside the Tribe hotel, with a leafy garden and day access. Wifi, power outlets, big tables and a quiet atmosphere, open every day from 9am to 7pm.
The day-pass coworking space in les Batignolles, open at weekends too.
Caducée
Rue Brochant. A sunny coffee shop with a terrace, hot and cold drinks and homemade pastries, in a carefully designed setting. Wi-Fi and power outlets. Open Wednesday to Sunday during the day (8:30am to 5:30pm on weekdays, 9am to 6pm at weekends), closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
The coffee shop with a terrace for working in the sun.
Looking for a terrace to work from?
If you want to work outdoors this summer, we've put together a dedicated selection: the best terraces for remote work in Paris 17e. Shaded café terraces, coworking spaces with rooftops, hotel lobbies, we've sorted out the genuinely good spots for the season.
The right spot for your needs
- For a reliable neighbourhood café: Café Pimpin (Wi-Fi, power outlets, cosy vibe)
- For a modern setting: Zoku Paris (hotel-coworking, Porte de Clichy)
- For specialty coffee: Vague Coffee
- For a day-pass coworking space: Wojo au Tribe Paris Batignolles (day access, open 7 days a week)
- For working on a terrace: Caducée (Wi-Fi, power outlets, terrace)
The 17th arrondissement clearly organises itself around les Batignolles for remote work. The neighbourhood concentrates most of the welcoming spots (Café Pimpin, Vague Coffee, Caducée and the Wojo au Tribe coworking space). La Porte de Clichy rounds out the offer with a more unusual spot (Zoku).
We update this selection regularly as we discover new spots and hear from you. If you try one of these places, or you know one we've missed, we want to hear about it. And if you want to explore other arrondissements or find a spot near you, check out all our guides on Deskover.
