Hidden terrace guide

Restaurant Cléo: a secret terrace and gourmet cuisine in the heart of the 7th arrondissement

This summer, head to Cléo, the 7th arrondissement’s best-kept secret. Behind its discreet façade lies a leafy terrace where you can savour the contemporary fine dining of chef Alexandre Semperé, just minutes from Les Invalides and the Pont Alexandre III.

Chef’s pizza, exceptional gelato... the terrace at the Bvlgari Hotel Paris goes Italian for the summer.

Exceptional Roman pizzas, artisanal ice creams and Mediterranean flavors... for a terrace lunch or a sunny gelato break, the Bvlgari Hotel Paris transports its guests to Italy with L’Estate Italiana, its gourmet celebration of the bright season.

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.

Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette

In June, Jardin21—the festive, plant-filled community hub tucked along the Canal de l’Ourcq in the 19th arrondissement—keeps the season going with a rich, varied lineup. Make the most of these sunny days: meaningful initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session… It’s all there to escape without leaving Paris! Free entry.

We checked out this secret Italian spot tucked up against the Château de Fontainebleau, with a terrace and a brunch offering.

Nestled in the inner courtyard of the Hôtel de Cavoye, just a stone’s throw from the Château de Fontainebleau, Gina Trattoria serves hearty Italian fare crafted by Robin Sanchez, with a lovely terrace in a quiet garden and Sunday brunch. We went to check out the place and here’s the full story.

Plantation Paris: a unique rooftop in one of Europe's largest urban farms in the 18th arrondissement

The 18th arrondissement of Paris is home to a rooftop that goes all out. And no wonder—this one-of-a-kind venue sits inside one of Europe’s largest urban farms. Here’s what you need to know about the Plantation Paris concept.

A summer rooftop bar with breathtaking views over Paris reopens atop a landmark museum — photos

Spring–summer 2026, the Musée d’Orsay takes to the skies… and to new heights. Its terrace reopens with a panoramic view of Paris, an arty-chic vibe, and a bar inspired by Art Nouveau. A discreet rooftop, but not for long.

Le Chou de Chanorier, the restaurant housed in a château in the Yvelines, unveils its gorgeous terrace at the Top

The Non-Parisian Bistros, which delight us with their restaurants, mainly in Hauts-de-Seine, opened last year a restaurant in Yvelines! And not just anywhere, since it’s at Château Chanorier in Croissy-sur-Seine that you can now go enjoy a meal. And surprise, you can discover a menu signed by Charlie Anne, the Top Chef 2025 finalist. We tested Chanorier’s Chou restaurant, which unveils a short, indulgent menu and even a vast terrace in the heart of a verdant park, offering raclette in winter and barbecue in summer.

Nijinsky Rooftop, the hidden terrace perched atop a famous theater with views of Paris

Perched atop the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Nijinsky Rooftop invites you to savor Paris from above, open until June 7, then from July 12 to September 21, 2026, with a panoramic terrace, cocktails, all-day dining, and DJ sets into the small hours.

The Brach Rooftop 2026: a terrace tucked in a kitchen garden with a view of the Eiffel Tower

Undoubtedly one of Paris's loveliest rooftops, the perched terrace at Le Brach in the 16th arrondissement offers a panoramic view of the capital while basking in the sun. For the summer of 2026, this intimate haven takes on Provence and the French Riviera hues, presenting the flagship cuvées of an iconic winery from the Var coast, paired with bites as fresh as they are indulgent.

Maison Roland, the new Parisian bistro at Shangri-La Paris, with a discreet terrace

Maison Roland, the new chic, gourmet bistro at Shangri-La Paris, opens its doors in the 16th arrondissement, boasting a discreet terrace tucked away in a garden. Classic bourgeois cuisine, an elegant setting, we went to discover it and here’s the full scoop.

This one-of-a-kind Parisian rooftop with a view of the Eiffel Tower is now open!

We told you about Kinugawa, the perched restaurant at the Sax Hotel on the Left Bank, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Spread over two floors, it unfurls its vast rooftop terrace with a 360° panorama of Paname for sunny days. With the warm weather settling in, this is clearly the spot you’ll want. Japanese cuisine, cocktails and fresh dishes are on the menu for lunches, drinks and sun-kissed dinners.

Le Jardin du SAX Paris: the private terrace with a pool opens its doors

Le Jardin du SAX, the Paris restaurant's intimate outdoor space, reopens for spring 2026 with a new seasonal menu, a heated pool and a live-music vibe in the 7th arrondissement.

Le Jardin du Clarence, the intimate and gourmet terrace in the heart of Paris' Golden Triangle

Away from the Parisian hubbub, Le Clarence’s intimate terrace opens for the 2026 summer season, running from June 2 to early August. Nestled in the cobbled courtyard below the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, it offers a discreet escape in the heart of the city, where simple, fresh cuisine is paired with exceptional wines.

Buthiers' guinguette, the latest hotspot nestled in a forest in Seine-et-Marne

A new guinguette awaits you this year in Buthiers, in Seine-et-Marne, set in a surprising woodland and rocky landscape. Concerts, casual dining and a friendly atmosphere are on the menu on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, the eves of public holidays and the public holidays in May, then daily starting in June 2026.

A hidden guinguette on a farm opens in the Yvelines

Nestled in the heart of the Gally Farm’s nursery in Saint-Cyr-l'École, the Guinguette de Gally reopens for the 2026 season. Homemade waffles, refreshing drinks and a lush garden are on the program, from late April to autumn. We’ve tested it, and here’s the full story.

Le Bristol Paris's discreet, verdant terrace is back for the sunny days.

A haven of peace where luxury and nature meet, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is the ideal place for lunch or dinner, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom.

The secret terrace of Rivié at the Hoxton Paris opens for the 2026 summer season.

Hidden in the inner courtyard of the Hoxton Paris, the terrace at Rivié is one of those off-the-radar spots you keep to yourself. Seasonal cuisine, carefully crafted cocktails, and weekend brunch throughout spring-summer 2026.

Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum: the Korean terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the DJ set back in action

Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum returns for another summer season, running from May 15 to September 12, 2026. Perched atop the Asian Art Museum in the 16th arrondissement, this temporary Korean rooftop invites you to soak up the sun all summer long with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and a lively cultural program under the Parisian sky.

88 Ménilmontant, La Bellevilloise’s ephemeral pop-up venue returns for the summer

On April 25, 2026, 88 Ménilmontant reopens its vegetated junkyard-terrace in the heart of Paris’s 20th arrondissement.