Café 1902, named in honour of the year the Petit Palais opened, is nestled within the colonnade surrounding the museum’s inner garden and offers a peaceful retreat, far from the hustle and bustle of the Champs-Élysées. Beneath the frescoed vaults or on its mosaic-paved terrace, the café serves contemporary, refined cuisine. The menu changes throughout the day: gourmet pastries for afternoon tea, fresh salads and hot dishes for lunch, or morning coffee breaks. The building’s Belle Époque architecture, designed by Charles Girault, provides the backdrop. One of Café 1902’s major attractions is its accessibility: you don’t need an exhibition ticket to visit. Simply step through the museum’s grand entrance to access this secret garden, a true oasis of coolness in summer and a cosy, light-filled retreat in winter.
