Black-owned Paris! Your guide to 50 businesses so you can do it for the culture!

When the world thinks about Paris they think of Miss Mona, the Eifel tower, if you're a sports enthusiasts like me MJ with a Beret, and now the 2024 Olympics.

But when I think about Paris, I think about my girl Jacqueline's Little Africa Village, a space dedicated to highlighting Black-owned brands and Black artists. I think about my boy Kevi's Black history tour ''Le Paris Noir''. I think about my girl Tanisha Townsend of ''Girl Meets Glass'' Champagne tour of Champagne France which I highly recommend but make sure you drink your water!

When I think about Paris I want to eat at Mama Jacksons, Gumbo Yayas, Mama Kossas, and any other Mama's and Jaja's that want to cook for me! You see the Paris that I know, isn't the one they show, and thats why I'm excited to show you, how to enjoy Black-owned Paris!

EATS

2nd Arrondissement

Rollsy — @rollsy___Black-owned cinnamon rolls.

Diasporâs — @diasporas - A multi-purpose Afro-cultural hub combining food, culture, books, art, hair, and coworking under one roof. Their motto says it best: “Afro, Food & Culture.”

Malibu African Food — @malibuafricanfood. A lively African restaurant known for generous portions, braised chicken, fried fish, and West and Central African specialties.

3rd Arrondissement

Le Fouta Djalon — @lefoutadjalon West African comfort food near République.

7th Arrondissement

Table Penja — @tablepenja. French bistronomy meets African flavors and spices, with Chef Pierre Siewe incorporating ingredients like Penja pepper into traditional French cuisine.

L’Arrêt by The Grey — @larretparis . Southern U.S. cuisine arrives in Paris through Chef Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano, the team behind Savannah’s acclaimed The Grey.

8th Arrondissement

Osé African Cuisine — @oseafricancuisine. A casual African concept near Saint-Lazare where you can build your own bowl with African-inspired proteins, sides, sauces, and flavors.

10th Arrondissement

Bomaye Club — @bomayeclub. African-inspired burgers incorporating flavors and culinary traditions from across the continent.

Kuti — @kutifood. A Bamako-inspired culinary experience bringing Malian influence to Paris.

Gumbo Yaya Paris — @gumbo_yaya_paris . The best Soul food in Paris! Come for Southern favorites, including the chicken and waffles.

Le Maquis by New Soul Food — @newsoulfood. An Afro-Caribbean restaurant from New Soul Food serving dishes influenced by African and Caribbean culinary traditions.

Jah Jah by Le Tricycle — @jahjahparis. One of Paris’s best-known Afro-vegan destinations.

11th Arrondissement

Waly-Fay — @waly_fay. A longtime Senegalese favorite offering a warm, intimate atmosphere and the flavors of West Africa.

Jamrock Paris — @jamrock.paris. Jamaican flavors and jerk cuisine in Paris.

African Kitchen Paris — @africankitchenparis. Nigerian and West African comfort food with dishes ranging from grilled meats and fish to rice, stews, and traditional favorites.

Causier Coffee — @causier.coffee. Black-owned coffee and brunch spot.

DKR Paris — @dkr_paris. A Senegalese restaurant bringing the flavors of Dakar to Paris through traditional, authentic cuisine.

12th Arrondissement

Mama Jackson — @mamajackson_restaurant. Soul food in Paris with favorites like chicken and waffles.

13th Arrondissement

Ktoro — @ktoro_ .A culinary journey through Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion—all on one menu.

14th Arrondissement

Mosuké — @mosuke.restaurant. Chef Mory Sacko’s acclaimed restaurant blends African, Japanese, and French culinary influences into an elevated dining experience.

16th Arrondissement

African Lounge — @africanloungeparis. An upscale African restaurant near the Arc de Triomphe serving Central and West African dishes such as maffé, gombo, thiéboudienne, ndolé, and yassa in an elegant setting.

18th Arrondissement

Mama Kossa Paris — @mamakossaparis. Located in the heart of Goutte d’Or, Mama Kossa celebrates Afro-descendant cuisines with creative dishes, cocktails, music, and plenty of energy.

20th Arrondissement

Miliki Paris — @miliki.paris. Coffee and all-day brunch near Jourdain.

Bouyon Paris — @bouyon.paris. An Afro-Caribbean bistro celebrating what it calls “Nwaar cuisine”—Black cuisines from Africa, the Caribbean, and across the Diaspora.

POP-UPS /JUST OUTSIDE PARIS

A L’Africaine — @a_lafricaine_. African cuisine just outside central Paris.

Ô Petit Club Africain — @opetitclubafricain. Raoul Coly brings the flavors of Senegal and Casamance to an intimate Afro-chic dining experience near La Défense.

O3Têtes — @o3tetes .African cuisine outside central Paris.

Boulangerie Maison N’CHO — @maison_n.cho. An Île-de-France bakery offering breads, viennoiseries, and pastries with flavors inspired by Africa.

Nzoto — @nzot_o. A Congolese “nomad kitchen” operating through pop-ups and residencies rather than one permanent location. Check their social media for their current location.

HAIR & BEAUTY

8th Arrondissement

L’Écrin d’Haydee Ferreira — @lecrin_hf. Makeup, skincare, beauty treatments, and professional training/coaching.

9th Arrondissement

Ines Becker Salon — @inesbecker.salon. An Afro-hair salon specializing in lace wigs, braids, weaves, dreadlocks, extensions, hair treatments, and more.

10th Arrondissement

Amandine Luxious Hair / Dream Virgin Hair — @amandineluxioushair. Salon specializing in hair services, wigs, and extensions. Amandine is also known for natural-hair education and the Curl Talk Show.

Welcomness Hair — Chris — @welcomness_hair. Freestyle braider known for Cassie braids, knotless box braids, and trending protective styles.

16th Arrondissement

Studio Adakou — @studio.adakou. A French- and English-speaking salon serving multiple hair types. Appointment required.

18th Arrondissement

Kitoko Ladies — @kitoko_ladies. An Afro-hair and beauty salon specializing in braids, protective styles, weaves, wigs, extensions, and hair treatments.

MAKEUP

Manzel Floww MUA @manzelflowwmua Professional makeup artist in Paris.

READS

2nd Arrondissement

Diasporâs — @diasporas. Also listed under Food, Diasporâs includes a Pan-African bookstore/library component within its larger Afro-cultural space.

5th Arrondissement

Présence Africaine — @presenceafricaine . A legendary Pan-African publishing house and bookstore rooted in the intellectual history of Africa and its Diaspora. Founded by Alioune Diop, Présence Africaine has been connected to some of the most important Black thinkers, writers, and movements of the modern era.

THREADS

3rd Arrondissement

Marché Noir - @marchenoirlomeparis . A curated destination for second-hand fashion and timeless luxury, with each piece authenticated.

NicePiece Vintage — @nicepiecevintage. Vintage fashion and curated pieces in Paris.

11th Arrondissement

Elisa Sacs - @Elisa_Sacs_Paris . A Custom Bag and purse maker

15th Arrondissement

3.PARADIS — @3paradis . based fashion label founded in 2013 by designer Emeric Tchatchoua. Known for emotionally driven, surrealist designs exploring themes of freedom, hope, identity, and connection.

18th Arrondissement

Maison Château Rouge — @maisonchateaurouge. A Parisian fashion and lifestyle brand known for bold prints, vibrant colors, and contemporary designs influenced by African culture and the Château Rouge neighborhood.

CHURCH

Église Amour et Vérité — @egliseamouretverite. Church led by Pastor Philippe Ndjoli Mbongu .

NIGHTLIFE & SOCIAL

16th Arrondissement

African Lounge — @africanloungeparis. Also listed under Food, African Lounge doubles as a chic restaurant, bar, and social destination with a late-night atmosphere.

BLACK HISTORY TOURS

Little Africa Travel — @littleafricatravel. With Jacqueline. Tours available in English and French exploring African and Afro-diasporic neighborhoods, culture, businesses, and history throughout Paris.

Le Paris Noir — @leparisnoir. With Kévi Donat, who is from Martinique. Available in English and French, his tours uncover Black Paris through figures, neighborhoods, intellectual movements, colonial history, jazz, Négritude, and the African Diaspora.

Black Paris Tours — @blackparistours .Founded by Ricki Stevenson. Tours explore African, Caribbean, and African-American history and contemporary Black life in Paris.

Entrée to Black Paris — @entreetoblackparis. With Dr. Monique Wells. A longtime Black Paris travel company offering tours centered on African-American heritage and the broader African Diaspora in Paris.

Tours by Thomas — @toursbythomas. One of the newer guides highlighting Black history in Paris, with tours offered in English and French.

Walking The Spirit Tours. With Ms. Julia Browne. Founded in 1994, Walking The Spirit specializes in Black Paris and Black heritage experiences throughout France.

BUBBLES, CHAMPAGNE & WINE

Girl Meets Glass — @girlmeetsglass. With Tanisha. Explore wine culture through Black-owned experiences in Paris and excursions into France’s Champagne region.

Black people are EVERYWHERE—and that absolutely includes Paris.

Black and Afro-diasporic life shows up throughout the city in its food, fashion, music, history, beauty, nightlife, entrepreneurship, and neighborhoods. Whether you’re traveling to discover

Black Paris, catch a concert, eat your way through the city, connect with community, or maybe even meet the love of your life, we hope you have an incredible time.

And of course, don’t forget to take your ABC Travel Greenbook App with you so you can continue discovering and supporting Black-owned businesses wherever your travels take you.

Enjoy Black Paris, family!