Cafe des Chats, which is in the heart of the capital's chic Marais district, is home to a dozen felines who weave in between the tables or curl up on armchairs as diners tuck in.
The establishment is aimed at Parisians unable to keep pets in cramped city-centre apartments and though the idea may seem eccentric, cafe manager Margaux Gandelon says the potential health benefits of "purr therapy" are real.
"Purring produces vibrations which relieve arthritis and rheumatism, which lower your blood pressure and your heartbeat," Gandelon said.
This month's opening weekend saw queues snaking along the pavement and bookings taken from now until November. Around 300 potential customers had to be turned away.
Val says I know quite a few people who would not go, not being cat fans but I think the idea of "purr therapy" is a great one. This is why old people's homes are starting to keep the odd cat and have visits from dogs, stroking is so therapeutic.
Report from the Guardian
Malc says "What about the ginger moggy from the boulangerie at Lageupie"which badly scratched Malc when it got stuck in a pull tie on his trouser bottoms. He adds "I hope the patron has good insurance in case of such incidents."
Malc would like to let everyone know he is now healed and he still strokes the cat when it is there. Aah!
Malc says "What about the ginger moggy from the boulangerie at Lageupie"which badly scratched Malc when it got stuck in a pull tie on his trouser bottoms. He adds "I hope the patron has good insurance in case of such incidents."
Malc would like to let everyone know he is now healed and he still strokes the cat when it is there. Aah!
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