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Paris Coffee: Yellow Tucan
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A Day in the Marais with Yellow Tucan: Paris’s Most Thoughtful Coffee Break
Tucked away on the quiet edge of the Marais, just steps from Place des Vosges and the bustle of Bastille, Yellow Tucan is not just a café—it’s a love letter to craftsmanship, ethical sourcing, and slow Parisian mornings.
Open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., this specialty coffee shop welcomes both locals and travelers with a warm smile, golden croissants, and an unwavering dedication to planet-conscious pleasure. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a sun-soaked terrace on rue des Tournelles, Yellow Tucan is the kind of place where conversations linger and time gently unspools.
Inside, the café hums with a quiet elegance—gleaming wood counters, the perfume of fresh carrot cake, and espresso notes that hint of citrus and caramel. Whether you order a flat white to go or settle in for a cappuccino and a slice of house-made cake, you’ll find yourself drawn into a rhythm of reflection.
But Yellow Tucan isn’t just about sipping in the moment. It’s a roastery, a retail boutique, and a community hub all in one. Their 100% Arabica beans are hand-harvested from ethically sourced cooperatives and certified organic under France’s Agriculture Biologique standards. Roasted in France using traditional techniques, these light- and medium-roast blends reveal nuanced flavor profiles designed for the true connoisseur.
Even the smallest details reflect their devotion to the planet—like their innovative, compostable coffee capsules, made from natural surplus materials like glucose and starch, designed to be compatible with Nespresso® machines.
And if you're spending the day in the Marais? Here’s how to wrap Yellow Tucan into your perfect itinerary:
10:30 a.m. – Begin your morning on rue de Thorigny at the newly renovated Musée Picasso. Don't miss the rooftop view over the Parisian rooftops.
12:30 p.m. – Wander to Merci, the concept store on Boulevard Beaumarchais, where you might lose yourself among minimalist ceramics and Parisian linens.
1:30 p.m. – Tuck into a delicious lunch at Marché des Enfants Rouges, the city's oldest covered market. We love the bento boxes at Taeko.
4:00 p.m. – Time for a pause at Yellow Tucan, where you can savor your coffee alongside locals and their dogs, and stock up on organic beans and brewing accessories.
6:00 p.m. – End your Marais meander with an apéro at Vins des Pyrénées on rue Beautreillis, a vintage bistro with a hidden rooftop terrace.
The Yellow Tucan team is always happy to share neighborhood secrets. Stop by the café at 20 rue des Tournelles—just off Metro Bastille, Exit 7—and let them guide your perfect Parisian afternoon.
Address:
20 Rue des Tournelles, 75004 Paris
Website:
Hours:
Tuesday / Sunday
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Reservation needed?
No
Menu online?
Online shop, baked goods change daily.
Organic options?
Yes, Yellow Tucan is an organic and responsible coffee brand.