In a city of cafés, NOIR Abbesses manages to carve out its own delicious niche. Architect Jessica Mille turned a tiny Montmartre space into a sculptural jewel box. The room is dominated by a rounded oak and marble counter that curves like a wave. Built-in banquettes covered in burnt-orange leather wrap around the edges, while wooden walls glow under soft ambient lighting. Every line feels intentional.
There’s humour here too. Perched on the marble countertop, a gleaming espresso machine looks like a piece of modern art, and a tiny table by the window invites you to sip your flat white while watching the world go by. NOIR Abbesses isn’t about being the loudest café on the block; it’s about creating a mood — quiet confidence, with a wink. Drop in, order a filter coffee and sink into those cushions. You might not leave for hours.
