Café Joyeux

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Why Florian Guillaume recommends Café Joyeux

“A café run by people with disabilities, with real hospitality. Inclusion becomes ordinary, and warm.”

Recommended by Florian Guillaume,

Founded in Rennes in 2017 by Yann and Lydwine Bucaille, Café Joyeux is the first international chain of café-restaurants run by people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities (Down syndrome, autism). 30 locations across France, Portugal, Belgium and New York City (opened March 2024, rent-free by Boston Properties, decorated by Sarah Lavoine, menu by Thierry Marx). 250+ crew members on permanent contracts; 50-70% of all staff have disabilities. Nespresso partner since 2022 ($500K US pledge i

Place
Paris, France
Recommended by
Florian Guillaume
Collections
Co-Being · Climate Action

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