Terrasse ombragée guide - activities

Fabula, the Musée Carnavalet's terrace restaurant, returns with a menu designed by Thomas Chisholm

Fabula, the terrace restaurant at Paris's Musée Carnavalet, is back for the summer season. From May 8, 2024 to October, chef Thomas Chisholm and mixologist Vincent Diener offer an enchanting interlude in a historic setting.

Le Moulin de Flagy, restaurant and bucolic terrace in a former mill in Seine-et-Marne (77)

We're off to Flagy in the Seine-et-Marne, one of France's favorite villages, to discover the Moulin de Flagy, a hotel-restaurant on the banks of the Orvanne, which offers fine home cooking in a verdant setting.

Il Giardino, the Italian terrace at Les Jardins du Faubourg in Paris

Il Giardino is the name of the restaurant at the Hôtel des Jardins du Faubourg in Paris. On the Saint-Honoré side of the 8th arrondissement, discover Chef Davide Pecorella's lovely Italian cuisine in the lush, green setting of his hidden terrace.

La Fantaisie, hotel, rooftop bar, restaurant, terrace and SPA

La Fantaisie, the jewel nestled in the heart of Paris's 9th arrondissement, hides some wonderful surprises. The fruit of a partnership between the Leitmotiv group and talented chef Dominique Crenn, the hotel invites you to immerse yourself in a relaxing gourmet experience on Rue Cadet. A verdant patio and flower-filled rooftop terrace are just some of the discoveries to be made.

Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris wins its 1st Michelin star

Le Tout-Paris, the sublime restaurant that rules the capital, wins its first Michelin star. Located on the 7ᵉ floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, with a terrace boasting breathtaking views of the Seine and the capital's iconic monuments, you'll discover William Bequin's beautiful contemporary French cuisine, generous and well mastered.

Jardin21: a green, festive and family-friendly wasteland along the Canal de l'Ourcq

Along the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, between Pantin and de la Villette, Jardin21 is the spot not to be missed this summer. DJ sets on Wednesdays, dance parties on Thursdays, children's workshops on Saturdays and Sundays... there's no doubt that everyone is welcome at Jardin 21: families with strollers, party-goers looking for a good bass, teenagers... Scheduled to reopen on April 5, 2024 for the new summer season!

We tested Riviera Paris: the terrace restaurant hidden in the gardens of Apicius

Right in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement, we discover Riviera Paris, the new terrace-restaurant of Michelin-starred chef Mathieu Pacaud. This haven of peace, hidden in the gardens of Apicius, transports us to the Mediterranean without leaving the capital.

Les Jardins du Marais terrace: cocktail bar, sports classes and Sunday brunch!

Behind its discreet façade, Hôtel Les Jardins du Marais houses one of the largest open-air terraces in Paris. A veritable oasis of tranquillity, this 1500 m² paved courtyard offers a moment of escape right in the heart of the capital. From July 1 to 31, 2023, the hotel's terrace will take on a California air, offering summer cocktails and healthy dishes, a brunch buffet and yoga classes!

We tested the chic and gourmet Garden Barbecue on the terrace of the Trianon Palace Versailles

How about a bohemian Garden Barbecue that's as gourmet as it is exotic? Let's head for the terrace of the Trianon Palace in Versailles, which is delighting us this summer 2023 with a menu that smacks of garden barbecues.

Goku Rooftop at the Musée Guimet: a festive, gourmet venue that takes us to Asia

Goku Rooftop at the Musée Guimet is the promising concept that awaits us on the roof of the famous museum of Asian arts. On the menu, an exotic menu with Asian flavors and a program punctuated by DJ sets, live performances, stand-up comedy, manga animations and much more. A festive perched living space to discover until autumn 2023!

Le Rooftop du Peninsula Paris, the secret terrace bar with a breathtaking view

A beautiful rooftop in Paris? The terrace bar at the Peninsula Paris is reopening its secret garden and beautiful view for the 2023 summer season. So we're off to enjoy a delicious flowery cocktail accompanied by veggie tapas while admiring the capital.

Return of the large green terrace at Radioeat, the Maison de la Radio restaurant

Radioeat, the Maison de la Radio's restaurant, is unveiling its large, ephemeral planted terrace for summer dining!

Les Caryatides, Alfred Sommier's confidential and historic terrace restaurant

In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, near the Madeleine, lies the historic Hôtel Alfred Sommier. This sublime 19th century private mansion houses Les Caryatides, a confidential and hidden terrace restaurant, which is worth a visit.

Joy's hidden terrace unveils a garden of poppies with a gourmet menu and lively evenings

The confidential terrace of Joy, the Garden of Eden of the Hotel Fouqu'et's Paris near the Champs-Elysées, unveils a garden of poppies. As of May 2, 2023, discover the beautiful gourmet menu of chef Mathieu Mecheri with a background of DJ sets.

Au Père Lapin, the restaurant with the mischievous cuisine

Au Père Lapin, a restaurant steeped in history on the heights of Suresnes, offers a contemporary, franchouillarde menu to delight the palate.

The Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer terrace, is back with its open-air cinema

La Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer restaurant, will reopen its doors in Paris on May 9, 2023 to allow us to enjoy its magical setting once again. For an idyllic lunch or dinner in a flowery and green setting and why not a movie in June, this is the place to be.

Bucolic garden terrace restaurant at the Shangri-La Paris: Summer by La Bauhinia by Quentin Testart

Shangri-La Paris welcomes its new Executive Chef Quentin Testart and launches Summer by La Bauhinia from May 1, 2023. Come and discover this ephemeral terrace in an idyllic setting overlooking the Eiffel Tower, and the beautiful, travel-inspired cuisine of this Breton chef.

Discover the Café-salon de thé Rose Bakery and its verdant terrace at the Musée de la Vie Romantique

The Café-salon de thé Rose Bakery at the Musée de la Vie Romantique is the hidden nugget that welcomes you to a green, soothing setting with a superb terrace. Available all year round, in the garden and the greenhouse, it's the place to be for lunch or a sweet break.

The FIKA Café at the Swedish Institute

Fika, that's the name of the café that opened its doors at the Swedish Institute. In the paved courtyard of the free cultural site, which puts Sweden in the spotlight, we discover a welcoming and luminous coffee shop with a terrace, which offers us nice Swedish specialties. In pre-opening this summer, the coffee shop makes its comeback and its official opening and reveals us its delicacies.

Ladurée Tea Time

How about a lovely gourmet tea time? Head for the flower-filled terrace in season or the new lounges of the historic Maison Ladurée on the Champs-Elysées for a gourmet break combining pastries and macaroons.