A Paris cafe-bar is a longtime gathering spot for older men of different faiths

NPR | By Rebecca Rosman

Published August 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM EDT

A cafe in one of Paris' most historically diverse neighborhoods has long been a gathering spot for Muslims and Jews of Tunisian origin, who've been getting together for decades to play cards and chat.

Rebecca Rosman

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