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Télescope

◷ Palais Royal (1er), Paris, France · ££ · Guest roasters
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What's behind the bar

Roaster
Koppi, Colonna, Man vs Machine
Rotating
Espresso machine
Not yet confirmed
Grinder
Not yet confirmed
Milk
Not yet confirmed

Roaster, machine and grinder details last verified June 2026.

The cup

A specialty coffee bar opened in 2012 by Nicolas Clerc in a quiet pedestrian street near the Palais Royal, rotating roasters from across Europe including Koppi, Colonna and Man vs Machine. With just a few seats and no wi-fi, Clerc also bakes Kouign-amann and bread in-house. Bakes on site.

Brew methods

Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf

The cake cabinet

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kouign-amannSignature

Breton butter cake baked in-house by owner Nicolas Clerc

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