Folderol does something almost no one else in Paris attempts: it's a natural wine bar AND an artisanal ice cream shop, under one roof. By day, you'll find locals on the sunny benches outside with a cone of house-made glace; by night, the space transforms into a cozy cave à vin pouring organic and biodynamic bottles from small producers. The concept is playful — their tagline says it all: "I scream, you scream, we all scream for wine."
A natural wine bar that doubles as an artisanal ice cream shop — chalk-drawing terrace by day, biodynamic bottles by night.
They're open Thursday through Monday only, 16h–23h — and the small space fills up fast on weekend evenings, so come early or be prepared to stand on the sidewalk with your glass.
Natural wine and artisanal ice cream — a Parisian combo that works
Folderol is one of those places that shouldn't work but absolutely does. The concept — a natural wine bar that also makes artisanal ice cream — sounds like a gimmick, but the execution is genuine. By afternoon, the terrace on rue du Grand Prieuré fills up with locals soaking up the sun, kids drawing with chalk on the sidewalk, and people working through cones of house-made glace in flavors that change with the season. Come evening, the lights dim, the bottles come out, and it becomes a proper cave à vin — organic, biodynamic, small-producer stuff curated with care.
The wine list leans natural, so expect some funk, but the staff actually knows what they're pouring and will guide you if you're not deep into the scene. The ice cream is the real draw for many — reviewers rave about the quality and the creative flavors. It's not a sit-down dinner spot; think of it more as a glorified bar with excellent scoops on the side. The vibe is unpretentious, the crowd is local, and on a warm Parisian evening with a glass of pet-nat and a cone of something unexpected, it's hard to imagine being anywhere better.
The main knock is that it gets crowded, especially on weekend evenings, and the space is small — you may end up standing on the sidewalk. But honestly, that's part of the charm. They're open Thursday through Monday, 16h to 23h at this location, so plan accordingly.