Terrasse bord de seine guide

A barge-turned-guinguette dedicated to the aperitif settles on the banks of the Seine this summer — our photos

The aperitif goes afloat with a floating guinguette on the banks of the Seine! From April 1 to September 30, 2026, this open-air hotspot, curated by the French Federation of Apéritif, blends local specialties, craft beers, and a festive atmosphere between Hôtel de Ville and Saint-Paul, to celebrate the return of sunny days.

La Casa: an idyllic, exotic terrace restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Yvelines (78)

Once a favorite haunt of Émile Zola and his contemporaries, this century-old building in Médan has come back to life with La Casa, a new gourmet address in Yvelines (78). With a bistronomic brasserie, cocktail bar and XXL terrace on the banks of the Seine, you can enjoy the sun, the view and your food as if you were on a cruise... without leaving the Paris region!

La Guinguette de Villennes (78): XXL terrace, restaurant-bar and musical evenings on the banks of the Seine

Want to cast off without leaving the Paris region? When the weather's fine, head for La Guinguette de Villennes, a bucolic gem on the banks of the Seine. Until October 19, 2025, this Yvelinoise (78) address will offer its three terraces - restaurant, bar and lounge - with cocktails, planks to share and themed evenings to enjoy summer with your feet (almost) in the water.

Marina les Maquereaux: terrace on the water with pool, restaurant, cocktails, oysters & DJ sets in Paris

This summer, head for the 16th arrondissement with Marina les Maquereaux, the chic new spot on the banks of the Seine. Floating pool, oysters, cocktails and DJ sets... it's official: Paris goes Riviera!

Bonnotte Club: the festive and affordable guinguette at the foot of the Eiffel Tower

A new terrace on the banks of the Seine with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower? The Bonnotte Club livens up the Quais de Suffren in Paris's 7th arrondissement all summer long with a vast open-air terrace and a convivial barge. A trendy address where cocktails, planks and oysters for €1 await you until autumn 2025.

La Buvette de Samoreau: the must-visit guinguette on the banks of the Seine

In Samoreau, in the Pays de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, La Buvette is that guinguette spot on the banks of the Seine where you can stroll all summer long. With its festive atmosphere, homemade cuisine, music and easygoing atmosphere, it's a great place to discover all summer long.

Le Céleste, the exceptional Rooftop at Cheval Blanc Paris, unveils its summer terrace

A confidential rooftop with an exceptional view over the whole of Paris? Let's go to Céleste at Cheval Blanc Paris, which is opening exceptionally for the summer season. Cocktails and aperitifs by Arnaud Donckele await you as you admire the sunset from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower via the vasque rise.

Quai de la Photo in Paris: Jonk's photographs adorn the summer terrace

With the arrival of fine weather, the number of terraces in Paris is on the rise. For a sunny, artistic break overlooking the Seine, head for the Quai de la Photo terrace in the 13th arrondissement. This year, urbex photographer Jonk will be exhibiting 33 images from his "Naturalia" series.

Quai Ouest, the restaurant-terrace on the banks of the Seine in summer mode with barbecue evenings - photos

Quai Ouest, the famous on-water restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Saint-Cloud, is going into summer mode for the summer of 2025. With its huge room decorated in a beachside guinguette style, its new spring menu to discover from April 12 and its barbecue on Tuesday evenings from April 15, you'll love going there with family or friends.

Les terrasses du Petit Bain: concerts, aperitifs and deckchairs on the Seine all summer long

As soon as the sun comes out, Le Petit Bain opens its huge terrace on the banks of the Seine. Docked in the 13th arrondissement next to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, this spot offers concerts, a canteen, a terrace and deckchairs for lounging by the water.

Les Maquereaux Rive Droite in Paris: the iodized terrace on the shore of the Parc Rives de Seine

Ready for a new breath of iodized air in Paris? Head to Les Maquereaux on the Rive Droite side to enjoy its terrace and breathtaking view over Ile Saint Louis, while feasting on delicious iodized flavors. From April to October, you'll feel like you're on vacation!

Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest: a guinguette on a barge on the banks of the Seine in Asnières

On the quays of Asnières-sur-Seine, Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest invites you to enjoy a festive, bucolic barge terrace, Thursday to Sunday, all year round.

La Maison Louveciennes, the festive restaurant with terrace and summer beach on the banks of the Seine - 78

Bistronomy, summer beaches and festive evenings just 20 minutes from Paris: La Maison Louveciennes, a landmark in the Yvelines region, welcomes you every day to its enchanting waterside setting.

Le Panoramique, Yvelines' starred locavore restaurant with breathtaking terrace

La Panoramique in Rolleboise, in the Yvelines department, is the Michelin-starred restaurant that makes you feel like you're on vacation. With its breathtaking views and Gaëtan Perulli's fresh, local cuisine, it's sure to please. We'll take you on a tour.

La Plage Parisienne, the terrace restaurant for relaxing on the banks of the Seine

Fancy a terrace by the water? Let's head for La Plage Parisienne, this year-round restaurant and terrace on the banks of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement, quai de Javel. With its vintage decor, view of the water and our very own Statue of Liberty, and a few deckchairs, it's ready for the summer months.

Le Sommet: Le Mazette's festive winter terrace with braziers, raclette sandwiches & DJ set

Le Mazette goes into winter mode! Moored at the Port de la Rapée, this floating spot is transformed into a festive chalet where braziers, mulled wine and DJ sets turn up the heat. From Tuesday to Saturday at 6.30pm, put on your down jacket and head for the Sommet, the hottest HQ of the season!

The garden terrace of the Maison Jaune barge in Boulogne in guinguette mode

We're off to Boulogne-Billancourt, at the gateway to Paris, to discover the garden terrace of Maison Jaune, the new restaurant barge on the Seine opposite Ile-Saint-Germain, which is getting into party mode for the summer season.

Le Toit de la Tour, the new rooftop terrace at the Tour d'Argent

Le Toit de la Tour is the name of the new rooftop at the Tour d'Argent, which is set to enchant our Parisian summer. With a terrace overlooking the capital's rooftops, a cocktail bar and champagne, you'll love having your afterworks there.

Chouchou sur Seine: the famous hotel-guinguette opens a festive waterside terrace in Paris

CHOUCHOU Hôtel arrives on the quays of the Seine with its new sunny spot for summer 2024: CHOUCHOU SUR SEINE. In a 100% guinguette atmosphere, the large terrace has been transformed into a veritable Provencal village square, with festive events from Monday to Sunday!

The Batofar is back! Make way for the cultural, festive and gourmet Bateau Phare

The Batofar, the famous red boat moored in Paris's 13th arrondissement and recognizable by its imposing turret, a beacon of the nightlife world in its day, closed its doors 6 years ago. It's a rebirth for this spot, which is now open to us once again. With shows, concerts, clubbing and restaurants, we'll be back for more.