Literary Landmarks in Paris

Literary greats such as Oscar Wilde could often be found in the cafes and bars of Paris, including Cafe de la Paix, where patrons also have a view of the famous Palais Garnier opera house. // © 2014 Creative Commons user solapenna

With an interior that has remained unchanged for over a century, diners at the Cremerie-Restaurant Polidor still sit at long, communal tables. // © 2014 Creative Commons user benandclare

La Closerie des Lilas’ outdoor terrace is where F. Scott Fitzgerald read his first draft of “The Great Gatsby” to Ernest Hemingway. // © 2014 Creative Commons user hotels-paris-rive-gauche

In 2008, four internationally-acclaimed artists — Carole Benzaken, Fouad Bellamine, Xiao-Fan and Ricardo Mosner — adorned the interior dome of La Coupole with the restaurant’s original themes: "woman," "celebration" and "nature." // © 2014 Creative Commons user twiga_269

Voltaire’s desk is pristinely maintained at Le Procope today. // © 2014 Creative Commons user crustina

Les Deux Magots, which means "two Chinese figurines," gets its name from a novelty shop that once occupied its premises before turning into a cafe. // © 2014 Creative Commons user roboppy