Sometimes you get tired of people watching and being constantly surrounded by the pace of a big city like Paris. Cafeotheque is a place where you can simply catch your breath and sit in the company of a good book or a close friend for hours without feeling the pressure of moving elsewhere. The unpretentious space is just perfect for a rainy day, or any day to just take a break from the business of every day life. (It's also situated conveniently close to Place de Vosges and my favorite macarons of the city, Cafe Pouchkine, so it's the perfect place to start a leisurely day in the Marais).