Paris' hidden terraces offer secret escapes for those seeking a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. These discreet gardens, terraces and rooftops are perfect for basking in the sun in complete tranquillity.
For a discreet rendezvous, a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, or simply a moment's rest in a leafy Paris setting, these hidden terraces are the ideal solution. In addition to verdant terraces, barge terraces, chic terraces and those offering superb views over the capital, these secret addresses are waiting to be discovered to make the most of the sunny days in Paris.
These hidden terraces don't reveal themselves easily, but once you're there, they offer a true haven of peace right in the heart of Paris. You'll find parasols, lush vegetation and hidden entrances known only to the initiated.
For moments of luxury, calm and serenity, don't miss our selection of secret terraces and mysterious patios to discover in the French capital. Don't forget to consult this guide regularly, as it is updated with the latest news and trends in hidden terraces in Paris.
In short, Paris's hidden terraces are treasures to be explored for unique moments of relaxation in secret, leafy spots. Keep these good addresses to yourself and let yourself be surprised by these havens of peace in the heart of the city.
Summer by Solis: discover a hidden terrace open all summer long in the 17th district!
Sponsored - The Summer by Solis terrace is open to you for moments of relaxation, pleasure and sharing. Whether for an afternoon with friends or a family outing, come and enjoy a warm, vibrant atmosphere just a few minutes from the Arc de Triomphe! [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]
The Burgundy's hidden terrace, a nugget for lunch in the heart of the 8th arrondissement
The Patio du Charles at the Burgundy Paris is in summer mode, with a summer terrace. It's a verdant, quiet, confidential terrace where we're delighted to sample the cuisine of chef Anthony Denon and pastry chef L'éandre Vivier. We'll take you there! [Read more]
Marta, the cocktail bar perched on the rooftop of the Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris all summer long
The Marta Rooftop reinvents itself this summer as an elegant garden under the artistic direction of Cordelia de Castellane. Perched atop the Hôtel Fouquet's, the terrace offers a haven of peace a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, and features a food & cocktails menu to be savored in a bucolic yet chic setting, evenings from Wednesday to Sunday. [Read more]
Le Potager, Roch Hotel & Spa's bucolic terrace for a timeless lunch
As soon as the sun comes out, the Roch Hotel & Spa's verdant patio, Le Potager, is the ideal place for a timeless terrace lunch. [Read more]
Les Jardins du Marais x COPAINS terrace: gluten-free treats and healthy juices in the sunshine
This summer, the huge terrace of the Hôtel Les Jardins du Marais welcomes the Tiny House COPAINS for sunny sweet and savory breaks! Until September 22, 2024, the trendy bakery/pastry shop welcomes you to its sweet shack to indulge in gluten-free treats and refreshing healthy juices. [Read more]
Sequoia, the rooftop terrace of the Kimpton St Honoré Paris in barbecue mode
We're off to the 10th floor of the Kimpton St Honoré Paris to discover SEQUOIA, its superb rooftop terrace bar with 360° views over the rooftops of Paris and its beautiful monuments. And this year, an American-style barbecue is on the program. [Read more]
Le Rooftop du Brach, a confidential terrace perched in a vegetable garden with a view of the Eiffel Tower
Arguably one of the most beautiful rooftops in Paris, Le Brach's perched terrace, set in its own vegetable garden, is a real nugget to discover. This confidential terrace, with its panoramic view over Paris, is a great place to soak up the sun. And this year, private dinners are offered as a bonus. [Read more]
La Terrasse des Roses at the Westin Paris Vendôme, the sublime patio in bloom to see life in pink
Among the most beautiful hidden terraces in Paris, we reveal the beautiful Garden of Eden at the Westin Paris Vendôme, which is decked out in roses this year. This summer 2024, the discreet patio of the famous hotel in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement, facing the Jardin des Tuileries, takes us to the shores of the Mediterranean with a bar and menu that smacks of the south. [Read more]
Moët in Paris by Allénos, the champagne restaurant with summer terrace at Beaupassage
In place of Père & Fils, Burger par Alléno and until the end of the summer, Moët in Paris by Allénos promises to be the chic, leafy, spacious terrace of the summer season, carefully hidden away in Beaupassage. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Rooftop Terrace at the Peninsula Paris 2024, a perched bar with a breathtaking view
A beautiful rooftop in Paris? The terrace bar at the Peninsula Paris is reopening its secret garden and beautiful view for the 2024 summer season. So we're off to enjoy a delicious flowery cocktail accompanied by veggie tapas while admiring the capital. [Read more]
Maison Louveciennes beach terrace back in Beach Club mode
A beach terrace to make you feel like you're on vacation? We've got just what you need. Head for La Maison Louveciennes in the Yvelines to chill out by the water with a cocktail in hand. Grilled meats, festive themed evenings, a tapas bar and DJ sets, there's plenty to keep you entertained. [Read more]
The Shangri-La Paris garden terrace-restaurant: Summer by La Bauhinia for sunny days
The Shangri-La Paris reopens its summer terrace nestled in the lush greenery of its garden. Come and discover this superb ephemeral terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower, featuring summer marine cuisine by chef Quentin Testart and sweet treats by Maxence Barbot. [Read more]
Hotel Pilgrim's rooftop terrace for relaxing over the rooftops of Paris
Looking for a beautiful rooftop terrace, as if you were sitting on the rooftops of Paris? Then head for Hôtel Pilgrim, where you'll find a confidential terrace where you can relax in the evenings on sunny days, while admiring the whole of Paris and the Collège des Bernardins building just opposite. [Read more]
La Guinguette des Étangs de Corot: the festive waterside terrace comes back to life
How about a trip back in time to Ville d'Avray? The charming Hôtel des Etangs de Corot transforms its terrace into a summer guinguette for our greatest pleasure. With an idyllic view over the lake, gourmet offerings on weekends and a lively, festive atmosphere every Friday, it's time to relax in the Hauts-de-Seine, in the heart of this oasis of greenery. [Read more]
The hidden and confidential terrace of the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris
The Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is a verdant terrace, a haven of peace where luxury and nature meet in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées. Enjoy lunch or tea time surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom, from May to September. [Read more]
Fabula, the Musée Carnavalet's terrace restaurant, returns with a menu designed by Thomas Chisholm
Fabula, the terrace restaurant at Paris's Musée Carnavalet, is back for the summer season. From May 8, 2024 to October, chef Thomas Chisholm and mixologist Vincent Diener offer an enchanting interlude in a historic setting. [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]
88 Ménilmontant: La Bellevilloise's short-lived summer wasteland opens up to us
88 Ménilmontant reopened its doors on April 12, 2024, offering a green wasteland terrace and boutique workshops in the heart of Paris's 20th arrondissement. [Read more]
Il Giardino, the Italian terrace at Les Jardins du Faubourg in Paris
Il Giardino is the name of the restaurant at the Hôtel des Jardins du Faubourg in Paris. On the Saint-Honoré side of the 8th arrondissement, discover Chef Davide Pecorella's lovely Italian cuisine in the lush, green setting of his hidden terrace. [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]
Laho: the Parisian rooftop with a sublime view is back!
Laho, Paris's rooftop restaurant at Gare de Lyon, with its breathtaking 360-degree views, is back for sunny days this April 26, 2024. We're off to find this splendid spot just a stone's throw from Gare de Lyon, with its verdant setting, unique sunset and gourmet menu... all perched 60 meters high! [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 fruit of a partnership between the Leitmotiv group and talented chef Dominique Crenn, 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]
Le Rooftop de la Villa M, restaurant and terrace bar
Looking for the best rooftop terraces in Paris? The Rooftop de la Villa M, in the 15th arrondissement, opens its relaxing oasis from April to September. How about a bit of height? [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]
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]
The Petit Palais café-restaurant in Paris is transformed into a concept store
Ideally nestled in the heart of the Petit Palais, in a lush setting, the café-restaurant is sure to seduce. This autumn, the spot is transformed into an innovative concept store, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot and pastries by Claire Heitzler. We tell you all about it. [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, the Griffon café-bar, in the heart of the Marais, is the trendy place to discover. Large hidden terrace, mismatched decoration, food on the go, and even cultural activities, you can stay there all day long. [Read more]
Le Grand Contrôle starred restaurant - Airelles Château de Versailles: Test & Review
How about a royal lunch overlooking the Orangerie at the Château de Versailles? Head for the Grand Contrôle restaurant and its Michelin-starred dining room, where you can step back in time for a magical meal in one of the sublime dining rooms or on the beautiful terrace in fine weather. [Read more]
These few addresses will help you get your mind off Parisian buildings! You're in for a real treat!
