Where to find us
One of Paris’ hidden treasures, The Butte aux Cailles neighborhood is a hilly area in Paris’ 13th arrondissement, nestled in between the city’s biggest Chinatown district at Metro Tolbiac and the busy Place d’Italie. With its narrow cobblestone streets featuring quirky restaurants, cafes and boutiques La Butte is a village-like oasis in Paris’ otherwise ultracontemporary 13th arrondissement. With its art deco architectural heritage, and its laid back Paris ambiance, The Butte aux Cailles is definitely a place to come if you’re looking for something beyond the touristic attractions that the City of Light has to offer.
Getting There
Get off at metro Corvisart (Line 6) and walk up Rue des Cinq Diamants until you hit the heart of the neighborhood at the Rue de la Butte aux Cailles juncture. Also, there is easy access from metro Place d’Italie. Take the axis street, Rue Bobillot until you reach the Rue de la Butte aux Cailles which is a one way street that will take you directly to L’Oisive Thé.
A little bit of history
La Butte aux Cailles was originally a fenced-in village outside of Paris that overlooked the (now underground) Bièvre river. Limestone mining was a primary activity in the area during the 17th century, and the area remained working class until recently. The area was annexed into Paris in 1860. It was the center of an important battle in the civil insurrection known as the Paris Commune of 1871. A memorial to the commune is found at the Place de la Commune de Paris.
Hi Aimee,
I just read about your place from Lisa’s (The Boud Soul) blog! Felicitations!! Looks charming.. I will def. stop in with my friends! I will link to your website on my blog, News From France…
Take care and congrats again!! Leesa
Gah! I stayed just around the corner two weeks ago! I wish I had known about your shop, so that I could have paid a visit. Next time!
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Hi Aimee,
LOVED your cozy SdThé! It’s just adorable and your menu is excellent!! LOVED the salad, iced tea and coffee… I will definitely be coming back again… Nice meeting you.. I am very proud of you for your great accomplishment! Much success to you!!
Leesa
Aimee – I’ve given you props on my blog. Just wanted to send you the link and, please know that I am a fan! Emilie
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Thank you, Emilie! Hope to see you again very soon.
Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to L’Oisive The a few days ago. Thank you for calling us to tell us our table was ready. Food was very good and so nicely presented. Next time in Paris I will definitely visit again and hope to see Max! You wanted my cat’s blogsite and here it is:
http://macintoshiwasa.blogspot.com/
Bonjour !
Je vais faire un tour à Paris fin janvier et comme je serai là le mercredi 28 je voulais savoir s’il y avait un Tricot thé ce soir là et si je pouvais me joindre à vous (avec ma soeur)… Je suis les “aventures” de L’Oisive Thé grâce au blog et j’ai hâte de découvrir cet endroit qui a l’air si agréable !
A bientôt !
Hello! I was pleasantly surprised to type in the address and see the website in English. Much easier for me to read! Just wanted to RSVP for two people (one French, one American) for the conversation group this Tues, the 23rd. Thanks!
Cheers,
Ellen
Dear Aimee,
Think I pressed on the send button by accident, but anyway I just wanted to say that my brood (husband and 2 year old twins) and I will pop over to your café sometime – it looks very friendly!
Congratulations too on the latest addition to your family – it’s so wonderful to have a little baby in the house.
ALl the best and happy Christmas to all of you.
Lynda Petit
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Bonjour,
Je serai heureuse de me joindre à vous lors de votre prochain rassemblement. Est-ce que cela se déroule tous les mercredis ?
Merci !
Angélique