Cafézoïde, Community café for children and families in the 19th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Cafézoïde offers a welcoming space where children up to 16 years old and their families can play, participate in workshops, share experiences, and engage in creative activities in an open and accessible environment designed to foster social connections and free expression.
Founded in 2002 by Anne-Marie Rodenas and Bernard Canillac, Cafézoïde was established to provide a dedicated space for children and families, promoting solidarity, mutual support, and respect for children's rights according to the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The venue hosts diverse workshops including musical awakening sessions, storytelling, mime, yoga, oriental dance, plastic arts, and theater, encouraging children's artistic expression and social exchange while supporting parenthood discussion groups facilitated by professionals for families.
Located at 92 bis Quai de la Loire in the 19th arrondissement, Cafézoïde is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, accessible by wheelchair, and requires an annual membership fee of 6 euros per child with refreshments included.
Cafézoïde operates on a principle of complete freedom of entry and exit without time constraints, allowing children aged eight and older to visit independently while younger ones must be accompanied, fostering trust and autonomy within a safe communal framework.
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