Terrasse musee guide

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.

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.

Corail: the summer restaurant-terrace that livens up the forecourt of the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris

The Corail restaurant returns to its summer quarters in the 16th arrondissement. A sunlit terrace between the museums, with the Eiffel Tower on the horizon, where couture-inspired decor, Mediterranean accents and briny plates evoke the taste of warm days.

The Lionesses, the pop-up terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée for summer 2026

Starting May 22, 2026, a new pop-up terrace pops up at the foot of the Palais de la Porte Dorée. Conceived by La Bellevilloise, Les Lionnes promises all summer a festive, cultural interlude blending live music, cuisine, and a bohemian vibe in one of the capital’s finest Art Deco settings.

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.

Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet

Fabula is dead, replaced by Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris. An interlude in a magnificent historic and bucolic setting, but lacking in personality on the plate, all at a truly excessive price.

Bar Les Ombres: cocktails & tapas on the rooftop of the Musée du Quai Branly overlooking the Eiffel Tower

When Paris takes on the Riviera, it's on the rooftops! Every summer, the terrace of Bar Les Ombres atop the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac is transformed into an urban oasis, with a theme as polished as the view. This season, we're heading for the Mediterranean: sunset, cocktails and tapas in the Southern style, with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop.

Les Petites Mains, lunches and dinners in the gardens of the Palais Galliera overlooking the Eiffel Tower

The gardens of the Palais Galliera once again play host to Les Petites Mains. On the plates, cuisine by chef Youssef Gastli, sweet creations by pastry chef Paloma Laguette, and in the glasses, cocktails by mixologist Clément Brousset. A terrace restaurant ideal for soaking up the sun, facing the Eiffel Tower.

Café Lapérouse, the explorers' brasserie at the Hôtel de la Marine

If the Hôtel de la Marine is a must-see cultural jewel in Paris, the Café Lapérouse it houses is also a not-to-be-missed stopover. The restaurant's menu proudly pays homage to navigators, including explorer Jean-François de La Pérouse. A magnificent setting and fresh, gourmet cuisine worthy of the monument!

The Maison Jean Cocteau in Milly la Forêt, a bucolic interlude between art and history in Essonne

We're off to Essonne, and more precisely to Milly-la-Forêt, to discover the former Maison du Bailli, a place steeped in history that was once the home of Jean Cocteau. Now a museum, the Maison des Illustres is waiting to welcome you.

Le Café de l'Homme: the Trocadéro's terrace restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower

Café de l'Homme boasts one of the finest views of the Eiffel Tower. We're off to discover this restaurant, whose terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Trocadero and the Iron Lady.

The Jardin du Petit Palais, a hidden gem with terrace and café-restaurant

At the heart of the Petit Palais, which is freely accessible to all, all year round, lies an exotic, verdant garden. Like a veritable oasis, it's the ideal setting for a drink in the sun. There's a café-restaurant with a pleasant terrace and deckchairs set up around the peristyle.

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.

Rose Bakery at the Maison de Balzac, the café-tea room and terrace in a bucolic garden

A confidential coffee shop tucked away in the hidden, leafy garden of the Maison de Balzac, here's something to tempt us. With its all-organic, homemade menu, luminous setting overlooking a relaxing garden and Eiffel Tower view, it's hard not to be seduced.

Mademoiselle Angelina, tea room and terrace at the Musée du Luxembourg

Mademoiselle Angelina - that's the name of Angelina's trendier concept at the Musée du Luxembourg tearoom. A relaxed atmosphere and a terrace on the edge of the Jardin du Luxembourg await you. You'll discover exclusive creations.

The FIKA Café at the Swedish Institute

Fika is the name of the café that has opened its doors at the Institut Suédois. In the cobbled courtyard of this free cultural site, which puts Sweden in the spotlight, we discover a welcoming, bright coffee shop with a terrace, serving up some lovely Swedish specialities. Pre-opening this summer, the café is now back in business, officially opening and unveiling its delicacies.

Café Renoir, the superb hidden terrace of the Montmartre Museum

Café Renoir, hidden away in the garden of the Musée de Montmartre, awaits you for an exotic break in its glass roof, or in its lush garden in summer. Just a stone's throw from the Sacré Coeur, come and take a bucolic, gourmet break in this hidden, confidential terrace-tea room, offering both sweet and savory dishes.

Le Camondo, a divine responsible cuisine and a green terrace on the edge of the Parc Monceau

Le Camondo, the restaurant adjacent to the Musée Nissim de Camondo, ideally located on the edge of the Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, is a veritable nugget to be discovered. With its beautiful historic spaces, leafy terrace and fresh cuisine orchestrated by chef Fanny Herpin, this is a gourmet getaway we warmly recommend.

Mimosa, Jean-François Piège’s restaurant at the Hôtel de la Marine opens

Mimosa is Jean-François Piège’s restaurant opening very soon at the Hôtel de la Marine serving a never-before-seen food concept in Paris: a deviled egg (English for “oeuf mimosa” in French) bar but not only. Go and discover this unique place with majestic decor while enjoying the chef's dishes.

Monsieur Bleu launches weekend brunch at the Palais de Tokyo

Monsieur Bleu welcomes you to the Palais de Tokyo, Saturdays and Sundays, for a gourmet family brunch in its beautiful setting overlooking the Eiffel Tower.