Maybe many of you know the French cosmetic brand with Provence taste, L'OCCITANE (ロクシタン). The boutique is visible at some places, most cases in shopping complex across Tokyo. The cream, lotion and other cosmetic products with aroma of lavender, rose or green tea etc, attract ladies in Japan, as same in other parts of the world.
Why I talk about the cosmetic brand on this blog? as long as I know, cafe by L'OCCITANE band exist only in Tokyo. Yes L'OCCITANE cafe is located one in Shibuya (渋谷) and another in Ikebukuro (池袋). Both are close to each JR stations. In bustling districts, the cosmetic boutique is on the ground floor so you can find it easily and the cafe is on the upper floor connected through a stairsteps inside of the boutique.
No worry! you will never find cosmetic product on food plates or in a cup of tea. Instead, the cafe depicts the image of nature in Provence which is the origine of the cosmetic brand. In the space decorated with brick color tiles, yellow columns and wooden furnitures, it serves food and drinks that imply atomosphere of Provence region; green salad with herb or tuna, colorful fruits tarte and herb tea selections from L'OCCITANE product seriese (Rose, Citrus vervena, Lavender, Provence herb etc). That are surely what ladies like...get the cosmetic products at L'OCCITANE boutique on the ground floor, after that, take a break and be relaxed with Rose herb tea. Both opportunities will help you for well-being and beauty.
I had Chicken cream soup in a cute red bowl for lunch and cafe-au-lait in French style.
Have a relaxed time and enjoy feeling of south France with healthy natural food in Shibuya or Ikebukuro. It will be an oasis in the two most vital towns after shopping.
Cafe name: L'OCCITANE cafe
Shibuya branch
Address: Shibuya Ekimae build. 2-3-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Ikebukuro branch
Address: The SH one, 1-26-6 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
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