Like all other urban centres around world, Paris caters for the many digital nomads who pass through the city with a wide choice of coworking spaces.
Paris’s coworking venues are dotted across the length and breadth of the city, from its central districts all the way out to the lesser known suburbs. If you’re a freelancer in Paris and are looking to meet like-minded folk, we’ve compiled a list of 5 great coworking spaces in the City of Lights. The spaces listed below are popular with international freelancers, so you should feel at home even if you don’t speak French, although it’s worth contacting each venue directly for more details.
La Cordée
La Cordée is situated near the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris’s 12th arrondissement. The space is bright and characterful, with a hidden glass roof and a calm atmosphere despite its central location. Inside, you’ll find flexible coworking areas, comfy sofas, meeting rooms and a dedicated desk zone. Hot-desking starts at €35 per month plus €4.25 per hour, while day passes are available from €30. Members can also join shared lunches, tea breaks and regular professional and social events.
La Bulle Rive Gauche
Nestled in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, near Pont-Neuf, Odéon and Saint-Michel and a short walk from the Seine, this space has a distinctly intimate look and feel, with a small-scale layout and a bright relaxation area beneath a south-facing glass roof. On-site amenities include coworking desks, dedicated monthly desks, high-speed Wi-Fi, hot drinks, a conversation room and meeting space. Hot-desking prices begin at €450 per month, with day passes from €45. Beyond coworking, members can also book podcast recording, livestreaming and private event spaces for workshops or after-hours gatherings.
The Coworking Republic
Set inside a 19th-century building, the 400-square-metre space at The Coworking Republic combines historic character with a modern loft style. Its key facilities include an open-plan coworking area, private offices, meeting rooms and a relaxation zone with a Super Nintendo. There is no hot-desking, but dedicated desks are offered from €420 per month, while flexible access costs €5 per hour, capped at €25 per day. Complimentary drinks and snacks are also included for all members and day guests.
Greenspace
Greenspace is in Paris’ 11th arrondissement, a short walk from Bastille. Spread across 1,100 square metres, the building is bright and airy, with plenty of space work productively and relax when needed. Coworkers can choose shared nomad desks, fixed workstations or private offices, with features including call boxes, meeting rooms, a cafeteria area and 24/7 secure access for residents. Hot-desking starts at €350 excl. Members also get access to free events, including a monthly lunch.
The Bureau
The Bureau is one of the most high-end coworking options in Paris, with addresses in prestigious central locations including the Golden Triangle. Housed in beautifully designed buildings, its spaces are more akin to a boutique hotel or private members’ club than a typical shared office. As you might expect, amenities go beyond basic coworking, with elegant shared work areas augmented by a restaurant, fitness room and yoga classes. Hot-desking starts from around €500 per month. Events programming is also offered as part of the membership.