Park Slope comes to Paris: The newly opened Folks and Sparrows features a Brooklyn vibe, with folk tunes playing in the background, bunches of wildflowers on the tables, and butcher-paper-wrapped sandwiches. The Parisians are on board. Owner Franck lived in Brooklyn for a decade (hiking in the Adirondacks whenever he got the chance) before moving to Paris to open Folks and Sparrows in the North Marais. The Parisians are on board.
Above: Rough-hewn wood tables define the space. Photograph via Play Like a Girl.
Above: Franck (left) and his partner, Quentin; the duo met in Lyon, where they worked in restaurants.
Above: A whitewashed stone wall. Photograph via Play Like a Girl.
Above: Baked goods on offer.
Above: The shelves are stocked with Franck's favorites, sourced from around the world (including pickles from Brooklyn).
Above: Butcher-paper-wrapped sandwiches.
Above: A young patron enjoying the offerings.
Folks and Sparrows is at 14 Rue Saint Sebastien in the 11th Arrondissement.
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