Hubsy

With its cosy atmosphere, peaceful music and small library upstairs, this co-working café space offers a serene getaway from the restless boulevards of the Arts et Métiers area. Opened in September 2015, Hubsy offers all the usual co-working amenities and equipment (Wi-Fi, plug sockets, meeting rooms, printers) and operates on a self-service basis, with payment by the hour (a system pioneered in Paris by L’Anticafé). For €4 an hour or €16 for the whole day, you can help yourself to coffee (roasted in France), teas, various cakes, cookies, cereal and fresh apples. Much preferable to the noisy, overpriced chains that surround it, Hubsy feels very homely thanks to its comfortable sofas, chairs and great views.

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