The Musée d'Orsay Terrace: a summer rooftop bar to soak up the view of Paris.

This summer, we climb the stairs of good taste (and culture) to land where Paris puts on a show... The Orsay Museum Terrace, perched above the Seine, opens its doors as of Thursday, July 3, 2025, and welcomes visitors throughout the summer season.

Open by day Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:45 (Thursday until 20:30) depending on the weather, with a museum admission ticket, this elevated stop isn’t just a pretty view; it’s a suspended jewel, intimate, to be savored in peace, far from the city’s bustle.

Right after the Impressionist gallery, the scene opens up. With the Louvre in sight, the Tuileries just a selfie away, and Sacré-Cœur crowning the view to close the shot. A spot that looks like a postcard… but it’s real!

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The bar, inspired by the Art Nouveau style (a nod to Guimard), was designed by architects Denis Paszkiewickz and Claire Tournier.

And this year, once again, the terrace is serving up some bites! For the second year running, a food offering is tempting visitors’ palates with sandwiches, salads, mackerel rillettes and other spreads to enjoy between two sips of citrus-infused champagne or fruity mocktails.

The long, open-plan space is fairly roomy, but seats can be pricey on peak museum days—the queue is inevitable. About a dozen tables and four to five low tables tucked along the balustrade invite you to soak up the panorama. As a fallback, the stone bench that runs along the building still offers a sliver of an unobstructed view. The terrasse, fairly shaded, lends itself to a pleasant pause at any time.

On the sweet side, those with a sweet tooth will indulge in the red-fruit sponge cake, the dark chocolate mousse, and macarons. You can also nibble on chips or popcorn while taking in the view, or win over the younger guests with cookies or cakes before moving on to the rest of the exhibition.

The drinks menu runs from soft drinks and smoothies to coffee and tea during the day. And when the sun starts to set, the terrace comes alive: cocktails or mocktails, rosé and a nicely chilled beer to toast the golden hour. No grand cuisine or showy mixology, but a simple, efficient and varied offering, perfect for the whole family, with fair prices for the setting: expect €9.50 for a sandwich, €5 to €6.90 for a cake or pastry, and €11 to €16 for a cocktail.

Between two masterpieces, you can munch Paris to your heart's content and sip the sky like a chilled cocktail. A terrace that combines an arty break with a breathtaking view!

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