Le Chat'Ren'Thé Brunch / Tea rooms / Ice cream parlors in La Rochelle

Do you know the concept of “Cat Bar” or Neko Cafe? The first was created in Taiwan in 1998 then the concept developed in Japan in the 2000s. It then arrived in Europe, the first of which was in Austria in 2012 and in France the following year. This concept has now conquered around forty countries around the world.

What if this concept also developed in La Rochelle?

My cat bar will be a tea room accompanied by free-roaming cats. The goal is for you to come and relax with a drink or snack, and for cats to be free, at home, in the living room. You will be able to caress the cats and take their photos, but always according to strict rules that respect the comfort of the cats present.

I will offer you hot drinks, such as teas, coffees, chocolates, etc. But also treats, such as cookies, muffins, brownies, etc.

Where do cats come from?

I know some cats very well because they are mine. In addition, working closely with the association “No cats without roofs” some cats will be welcomed in the living room, which will help to find new caring owners who will know how to take care of them and give them all the love. that they need.

On what criteria were they chosen?

The essential criterion for choosing our cats was their ability to live in groups. The group actually includes around ten felines, so it is important that they manage to live well together. Their sociability towards humans has also been an important criterion so that you can enjoy their company.

Are there regulations for cat bars?

Obtaining a CCAD cat option (certificate of capacity for people carrying out activities related to pets of domestic species) is mandatory to open a cat bar in France. This certificate aims to provide all professionals in the feline world with training subject to approval by the supervisory ministry and aimed at providing them with knowledge relating to the biological, physiological, behavioral needs and maintenance of feline animals. company. In addition to the obligations common to all catering establishments, in particular that of being trained to respect hygiene and food safety rules. Animals present in the establishment must not have access to meal preparation areas.

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