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Monceau Sunrise and Morning Coffee

Start your day before the city wakes up. Catch the first light over one of Paris’s most elegant green spaces, then warm up with a quiet coffee nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 08:09

    Parc Monceau

    Walk to Parc Monceau. Arrive with ten minutes to spare to find a quiet spot near the entrance rotunda or statues. The park is an elegant green pocket in the city, and the morning light will be soft and clear.

  2. 08:39

    Parc Monceau

    Watch the sunrise. The sun rises in the WSW direction, casting a gentle glow over the park's statues and trees. This is the perfect moment to take in the calm atmosphere before the day begins.

  3. 09:04

    Le Café de Raphaëlle

    Head to Le Café de Raphaëlle for breakfast or coffee. It is an eight-minute walk from the park and opens at 08:00, so it will be ready for you. Enjoy simple food and a relaxed start to your morning.

Local tip

The park is open early, but some nearby shops may not open until later. Le Café de Raphaëlle is open from 08:00, making it a reliable stop after your sunrise view.

Check before you go

  • Parc Monceau is accessible early in the morning.
  • Le Café de Raphaëlle opens at 08:00.
  • Sunrise on 15 January 2027 is at 08:39.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Paris (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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