Café des 2 Moulins

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Paris, France

Jul 18, 2024

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Aug 24, 2024

🧠 Fun fact

Café des 2 Moulins in Paris gained worldwide fame as the workplace of the quirky and charming protagonist Amélie Poulain in the 2001 French film “Amélie” (Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain). Located in the Montmartre district, this café is named after the two nearby historic windmills, Moulin Rouge and Moulin de la Galette. Following the film’s success, it has become a popular tourist spot, attracting fans from all over the world who come to experience the whimsical ambiance captured in the movie.

Eat and Drink

Amélie Poulain works as a waitress in Café des 2 Moulins, a pivotal location in the movie where many scenes take place. One memorable moment is when Amélie helps a blind man cross the street and vividly describes the surroundings to him. Interestingly, visitors can still enjoy the ambiance of the café and even indulge in a crème brûlée, reminiscent of the iconic scene where Amélie cracks the caramelized sugar crust with her spoon.