Café de Flore: Paris’s Historic Café & Zhou Enlai’s Hangout

When you picture the Paris of the early 20th century, it’s not just the architecture or the Seine—it’s the cafés. For visitors and expats alike, these were more than places to drink coffee; they were hubs for political talk, artistic exchange, and quiet observation. One such spot, still standing today, played a small but real role in the life of a young Chinese student named Zhou Enlai. But what made this café so special? And why does it still matter to coffee and history lovers alike?

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