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August 6, 2026

7 spots to meet founders and VCs in Paris

The bars, cafes, campuses and communities where the who’s who of French tech gathers regularly

Each year, tens of millions of tourists visit Paris for the Eiffel Tower, the pastries, the terrasses and more. 

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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