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Starbucks opens its first store in Paris

Starbucks opens its first store in Paris. In Paris, France, not in Paris Hilton.

Reader comments

rajJan 15, 2004 at 12:56PM

The best coffee I've ever had was in Paris. Even a cafe noir at any random brasserie was unbelievably tasty. I don't know how to make french-style coffee for myself.. anyone have some tips for an american down on his luck?

danJan 15, 2004 at 1:58PM

You had to add 'Paris Hilton', didn't you?
Its not like you don't already get enough hits!

hehe...

Stefan JonesJan 15, 2004 at 2:18PM

raj:

It involves a fertilized hen's egg, an old sock, and a hammer.

Are you sure you want to know?

laneJan 15, 2004 at 2:21PM

They are also opening their first store in Iowa this week. Not as glamourous as Paris, i know, but still...

bobJan 15, 2004 at 7:08PM

are you SURE it's not Paris Hilton?

JonJan 15, 2004 at 8:32PM

... Still laughing from the "Paris Hilton" comment. There's actually tears in my eyes...

ErinJan 15, 2004 at 11:59PM

Dang, I guess I'll just have to keep on waiting for when I can have my morning mocha in Paris Hilton.

(Yikes, I don't even really know what that means, I'm sorry.)

Xavier BorderieJan 16, 2004 at 4:48AM

Well, the are really at walking distance (8mins) from each other, apparently. The Paris Hilton and the Paris Starbucks, I mean.
Paris Hilton : 18 av Suffren 75015 Paris
Starbucks Paris : 26 avenue de l'Opéra 75001 Paris

MapQuest
So, theorically, you *could* have your morning mocha in Paris Hilton. But, as surprising as it might be, it'd probably be cold by the time you drink it ;)

MikeJan 16, 2004 at 9:00AM

If memory serves, the Paris Hilton operates by night. So with the new Starbucks you can now get 24 hour service.

ErinJan 20, 2004 at 10:04PM

Wow, yeah, I think I'd much rather have a mocha in the Paris Hilton (the hotel) than in Paris Hilton (the person.)
Much less chance of catching something nasty, I believe.

traveldomJan 21, 2004 at 11:08PM

I'll have the carmel mocha frappacino in the paris hilton, with paris hilton while being video taped.

This thread is closed to new comments. Thanks to everyone who responded.