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Three terraces to explore Paris this summer, with Fitz Group restaurants

In Paris, Fitz Group channels three summer moods—Rome, New Orleans and Provence—right in the heart of the city, from the Opéra district to the Eiffel Tower. Each venue, thanks to its terrace, offers a full-fledged pit stop without leaving the capital.

How can you tour the backstage of the Comédie-Française and see what goes on behind the scenes?

The Comédie-Française occasionally opens the doors to its backstage areas. Discover the dressing rooms, the technical spaces, and the traditions of the prestigious House of Molière.

The Foundation’s rooftop: enjoy a drink on Paris’s rooftops.

The rooftop at La Fondation houses its cocktail bar high above the 17th arrondissement of Paris, between Parc Monceau and Batignolles. A 360° view of the capital, tapas and signature cocktails—it's time to head upstairs, breathe in the air, and enjoy the good times.

Can you tour the backstage of the Opéra Garnier? The secrets that the audience never sees.

Behind the gilded grandeur of the Opéra Garnier lies a genuine city devoted to show. Fascinating backstages (most of which remain closed to visitors) have fed, for more than a century, every imaginable fantasy.

Can you visit the Conseil d'État in Paris? Here’s how to discover the Palais-Royal in a different way

Based in the Palais-Royal, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, the Conseil d’État is among the capital’s most discreet institutions. Many people think it opens its doors only on rare occasions. Yet several options let you discover this historic site. Here’s how to visit!

Terrace in Maison Roland’s garden at Shangri-La Paris: the 16th arrondissement’s secret refuge.

The Garden Terrace at Shangri-La Paris reopens for the sunny season, just steps from the Trocadéro. This garden, usually closed to the public, now hosts the Maison Roland bistro, to be enjoyed all summer 2026 for a lovely interlude with the Eiffel Tower in view.

National Assembly: can you go into the hemicycle for tours? What you need to know

In Paris, the National Assembly and its famous hemicycle are not just for members of parliament. The public can also enter the Palais Bourbon, explore several rooms, and, on certain days, attend a session. Booking, access, and visiting rules: here’s how it works!

Osko, a chef who cut his teeth with Anne-Sophie Pic and Pierre Hermé, opens his first restaurant in Paris.

At the helm of Osko, chef Oscar Cornubert, trained under Anne-Sophie Pic and Pierre Hermé, will offer a shareable menu that places the produce front and center, complemented by a cellar designed as a true extension of the plate. Opening planned for December 2026 in the 11th arrondissement!

George V's Hidden Terrace: An Italian Summer at a Parisian Palace

The hidden terrace at the George V opens its patio, lush with pink orchid blooms and Italian accents, through September 2026. Cocktails, generously sized focaccia, and frozen desserts offer a summer interlude to treat yourself to a magical moment in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.

Midnight Express: the discreet bar car that sails across three continents, between cocktails and bites.

All aboard in the 7th arrondissement! Midnight Express invites you to embark on a culinary journey inspired by legendary trains, with a menu of inventive cocktails and shareable plates influenced by European, American, and Asian flavors.

The Five Must-Visit Addresses from Fitz Group to Celebrate Bastille Day

On Monday, July 13, Fitz Group will celebrate Bastille Day with complementary experiences across its five Parisian venues, centered around the famous fireworks display. With Fitz Group’s locations, you can experience this special evening in several ways, from dinner to a DJ set, cocktails and terraces.

Le Fouquet's Paris, the now-Palace, what is this discreet hotel hiding?

Discreetly located at 46 Avenue George V, just a stone’s throw from its legendary Champs-Élysées brasserie, Hôtel Fouquet’s Paris has just earned in 2026 the Palace label awarded by Atout France, joining the very exclusive circle of 33 exceptional properties in France. If you haven’t heard of it, we tell you everything you need to know about a venue that has more than its fair share of assets.

Le Camondo finds a second wind under the Fitz Group umbrella.

Fitz Group will take a majority stake in Le Camondo, the restaurant housed in the courtyard of the Nissim de Camondo Museum in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. It will reopen in September 2026 with a new menu and a redesigned décor.

La Douce Heure: Galeries Lafayette's rooftop with Cyril Lignac–crafted cocktails and tapas

La Douce Heure takes up residence for the summer on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann: a pop-up bar with a Riviera vibe, featuring elderflower cocktails and shareable plates crafted by Cyril Lignac, opening from June 18 to August 31, 2026.

Langosteria: the air-conditioned rooftop and its terrace overlooking Paris

Langosteria’s air-conditioned rooftop and its panoramic terrace offer a spectacular view of Paris, perched on the seventh floor of the Cheval Blanc, in the former Samaritaine (1st). We put it to the test in the middle of the 2026 heatwave, and here’s what we learned.

Partouche Pasino Club in Paris, the new temple of gaming and a mega lifestyle venue with bars and a restaurant

Avenue de la Grande-Armée, in the 17th arrondissement, the Partouche Pasino Club opens its doors on May 12, 2026. Poker, blackjack, dining, bars... We got an early look at this massive gaming club, unlike any other, and here’s what awaits you.

Dinner and Eiffel Tower fireworks from the rooftop of the Hôtel Marignan Champs-Elysées

On July 13, 2026, the Marignan Champs-Élysées Hotel will temporarily open its Marignan Eiffel Suite for an exclusive evening with a view of the Eiffel Tower fireworks, musical entertainment, magic, and a dinner conceived by Chef Makoto Nakada.

Aqua Kyoto: Fireworks over the Eiffel Tower on the 13th, followed by a brunch with a view of the Bastille Day parade the next day.

To admire the July 13, 2026 fireworks in Paris, Aqua Kyoto Paris is hosting an exceptional rooftop evening with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower, paired with a Japanese menu specially crafted for the occasion. And the next day, it’s brunch with a view of the military parade!

The Peninsula Paris Rooftop Terrace 2026, the sky-high bar with exceptional views.

The Peninsula Paris rooftop reopens for summer 2026 with L'Heure Dorée, its terrace perched in the heart of the 16th arrondissement. You go up there for an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower and one of the capital’s most stunning sunsets, overlooking the city’s rooftops.

The Hoxton Paris brings back its pop-up pool to its courtyard-patio.

The Hoxton Paris is once again setting up its ephemeral pool on its patio terrace, right in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement. A chic, laid-back summer hotspot under the open sky!