For a quiet date, a break away from the city's hustle and bustle, or simply a moment of relaxation in a green oasis in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, hidden are the perfect escape. True sanctuaries, they offer the ideal spot to make the most of sunny days in the heart of the city, as soon as the sun comes out.
For some invisible from the street spots, these terraces don’t reveal themselves easily, but once you’re there... a timeless moment is guaranteed! With their lush vegetation, their mysterious courtyard, and sometimes their breathtaking views over the rooftops of the capital, these terraces are simply waiting for one thing: to welcome you and help you have a great time.
Step through the entrances known only to insiders and uncover the hidden gems of the City of Light. A chance to relish moments of détente over a drink or a fine meal, where luxury meets tranquility. A tip: keep these bonnes adresses to yourself, to ensure serene moments throughout the été 2026, far from the bustle.
Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette
Sponsored - 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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Cléo, the fine-dining restaurant with a beautiful hidden terrace in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from Les Invalides and the Pont Alexandre III, Cléo offers contemporary gastronomic cuisine by Alexandre Semperé, with a hidden, leafy patio and a speakeasy bar. A discreet address to discover in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The rooftop of the PLEY Hotel transforms into an 80s Italy-inspired escape
The PLEY Hotel hides a discreet rooftop terrace, and this season, its rooftop has been transformed into a vibrant Italian-inspired terrace reminiscent of the 1980s. [Read more]
The Shed: the secret, intimate rooftop bar perched atop the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
In the heart of the 9th arrondissement, The Shed rises discreetly from the 4th floor of the Grands Boulevards hotel, a secret, intimate rooftop where you can escape above Paris. There are no spectacular views here, just a charming, urban green setting that invites you to relax. Since 2018, this little haven has been seducing with its creative cocktails and suspended sunset moments, open every day from 5pm, even in winter. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Pullman Paris Bercy: a chic family getaway with pool and spa just a stone's throw from Paris
Sponsored - Fancy a family wellness break without leaving the capital? The Pullman Paris Centre-Bercy opens its doors to you for a summer stay combining indoor pool, spa by Sothys, chic restaurant and festive terrace, all just a few metro stops from the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Delano Café: we tested the hidden patio restaurant with Franco-Italian cuisine Paris 8e
Just a stone's throw from the Madeleine, the Maison Delano Paris is home to the Delano Café, a discreet restaurant with a vast green patio. Chef Paolo Minelli offers French cuisine with Italian accents, in an elegant, peaceful setting. [Read more]
The Marguerite 1606 summer terrace with Eiffel Tower view at Domaine de la Reine Margot
The summer terrace of the Marguerite 1606 restaurant at the Domaine de la Reine Margot in Issy-les-Moulineaux is a haven of peace just outside Paris. With an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, you can enjoy bistronomic cuisine inspired by produce from the orchard and kitchen garden, in a listed setting that invites you to unwind. [Read more]
Les Chasses, the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay's restaurant and its beautiful hidden terrace - Yvelines
The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, located in Cernay-la-Ville in the Yvelines department, hides several restaurants within its walls, accessible to all. We'd like to take you on a tour of Les Chasses, an unusual French restaurant in historic manor house style, with the added bonus of a beautiful terrace to enjoy the fine weather. [Read more]
Kinugawa Rive Gauche, the Franco-Japanese rooftop restaurant at Hôtel Sax, unveiled
A new restaurant with an exceptional terrace has opened its doors on the Rive Gauche side of Paris' 7th arrondissement. Kinugawa Rive Gauche offers refined Franco-Japanese cuisine in a restaurant overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and we take you on a tour of the restaurant. [Read more]
L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, the restaurant with confidential bucolic terrace
Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails. [Read more]
La Parenthèse Verte in Louveciennes: the bistronomic restaurant in the Yvelines with terrace
We're off to Louveciennes in the Yvelines to discover the Parenthèse Verte restaurant. Imagine a restaurant nestled in a verdant park, with a superb terrace offering a change of scenery for the 2025 summer season! With its bistronomic cuisine and friendly atmosphere, we'll take you on a voyage of discovery. [Read more]
Pimpan, French bistronomic restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Près, Paris 6th arrondissement
Pimpan is the name of the new restaurant opening in February 2025 in the Dame des Arts hotel, replacing the Mexican restaurant in Paris's 6th arrondissement. This bistronomic restaurant focuses on contemporary French cuisine, using seasonal produce. With its sober, well-kept surroundings and attractive hidden terrace, this is an ideal new address for lunch or dinner just a stone's throw from the Seine, where culture, design and simplicity come together. [Read more]
Le Café A: the hidden terrace restaurant near the Canal Saint-Martin
A terrace restaurant in Paris, Café A, located in the former Récollets convent a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, unveils a vast hidden terrace in the 10th arrondissement. Open every day until 11pm, it's the ideal place to enjoy the warm weather in a peaceful setting, right in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Fantaisie restaurant and its redesigned menu
In the dynamic Rue Cadet, Paris 9th, lies a large, leafy restaurant with a hidden terrace within the Hôtel Fantaisie. We're off to discover the new menu, which mixes French and international cuisine. [Read more]
Comestibles, Paul Pairet's gourmet counter and confidential terrace at the Hôtel de Crillon
In the heart of the Hôtel de Crillon, Comestibles is a gourmet counter imagined by chef Paul Pairet, which plays on the guilty pleasures of bon vivants. When the weather's fine, this hidden address stretches out on a confidential terrace of the Palace, in a verdant courtyard far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. [Read more]
La Papote, the excellent bistronomic restaurant in a charming setting in Bourron Marlotte (77)
La Papote is the name of the restaurant-bar and B&B that welcomes you to the village of Bourron Marlotte in Seine-et-Marne (77). On the outskirts of the Fontainebleau forest and 1 hour from Paris, you'll love this address, which combines charming surroundings, a lively terrace and fresh, seasonal cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. [Read more]
Living Kitchen at Zoku Paris: restaurant and rooftop terrace
We're off to discover Living Kitchen, the trendy rooftop spot from Zoku Paris, offering a restaurant, bar and festive terrace in the 17th arrondissement. [Read more]
La Fantaisie, hotel, rooftop bar, restaurant, terrace and SPA
La Fantaisie, the jewel nestled in the heart of Paris's 9th arrondissement, hides some wonderful surprises. The hotel invites you to immerse yourself in a relaxing gourmet experience on Rue Cadet. A verdant patio and flower-filled rooftop terrace are just some of the discoveries to be made. [Read more]
Café Mirette, the excellent bistronomic restaurant with hidden terrace in Saint-Lazare
Café Mirette is Le bon plan hidden behind the Saint-Lazare train station in a sheltered, little-known passageway. There you can lounge, sheltered, in the middle of 8ᵉ, enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine and, as a bonus, very affordable. Housed within the Pernod Ricard Foundation, which continually offers free exhibitions, this is the literary café you'll love to go to. [Read more]
Quai de la Photo, the free floating art center on the Seine with terrace for photo fans
Quai de la Photo is the name of this new floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, which opens its terrace in fine weather. In a 1000 m² space, exhibitions, conferences and cultural events await you, in this free venue open to all, on the Seine near the Pont de Bercy in Paris. [Read more]
Comptoir Général: a tropical escape in the heart of Paris
Évasion Tropicale in Paris: discover the Comptoir Général, a unique venue for memorable evenings in Paris [Read more]
Les Caryatides, Alfred Sommier's confidential and historic terrace restaurant
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, near the Madeleine, lies the historic Hôtel Alfred Sommier. This sublime 19th century private mansion houses Les Caryatides, a confidential and hidden terrace restaurant, which is worth a visit. [Read more]
Griffon, a cultural and committed café-bar with a magnificent terrace in the heart of the Marais
Hot-spot alert! As summer approaches, café-bar Griffon, in the heart of the Marais district, is the place to be. With its large hidden terrace, vintage decor, on-the-go cuisine and even cultural activities, you can stay all day. [Read more]
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