As the cold weather approaches Paris, the question arises: should we give up the pleasures of rooftops and their breathtaking panoramas? The answer is a resounding no. Paris, nicknamed the City of Light, retains its charm whatever the time of year. In this article, we highlight the capital's most prestigious covered rooftops, where you can enjoy panoramic views without worrying about the vagaries of the weather.
The concept of the covered rooftop emerged as a solution adapted to climate change while preserving the pleasure of height and the urban landscape. These hybrid spaces combine the luxury of a high-altitude view with the comfort of shelter, guaranteeing an uninterrupted experience, whether the sky is clear or cloudy.
Various spots around the city - bars, restaurants and other venues - have adopted this concept, guaranteeing uninterrupted views of Paris's iconic monuments and winding streets. When you decide to set up shop in one of these covered rooftops, you're guaranteed not only a splendid view, but also a warm atmosphere, protected from the vagaries of the weather.
The success of these rooftops is undeniable. Each establishment offers its own universe, from a subdued atmosphere for a romantic evening to a more dynamic setting for a get-together with friends. It's this variety that makes the richness of Paris's covered rooftops, making each visit unique and memorable.
It's a good idea to check opening times and reservations in advance, as the popularity of these venues can lead to heavy crowds, especially at weekends and on public holidays.
In conclusion, there's no need to sacrifice the splendor of aerial views of Paris to the weather. Covered rooftops are the ideal solution for continuing to enjoy the charms of the capital. So, the next time you're looking for a place that lives up to your expectations, think of these spaces that combine aesthetics and comfort.
The Rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse: a panoramic view of Paris 210 metres above the ground!
Sponsored - For lovers of breathtaking panoramas, one of the finest views in Paris awaits you on the rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse. Perched 210 meters high, this terrace offers a unique vantage point over the capital, bringing together the Eiffel Tower and the capital's emblematic monuments. With a historic VR experience to boot, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse is an unmissable outing for lovers of Paris and heights! [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]
Hôtel Paradiso, with its rooftop open-air cinema and special Cannes 2025 program
Here's THE terrace not to be missed this summer in Paris: Hôtel Paradiso unveils its green rooftop with open-air cinema, cocktail bar... and special programming for the Cannes Film Festival 2025. [Read more]
The Dame des Arts Rooftop in the heart of the Latin Quarter for a 360° view of Paris
Sponsored - The Rooftop of the Hôtel Dame des Arts, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, offers a 360° view of Paris. This elegant spot offers house cocktails, wines and champagne, from mid-April to end-October 2025, at 4 rue Danton (Paris 6e). [Read more]
Hotel Pilgrim's rooftop terrace and hidden patio
Looking for a beautiful rooftop terrace, as if you were sitting on the rooftops of Paris, or a confidential patio? Head for Hôtel Pilgrim, where you'll find hidden terraces where you can relax in the evenings on sunny days, while admiring the whole of Paris and the Collège des Bernardins building just across the street. [Read more]
The Rooftop Terrace at Peninsula Paris 2025, the 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 2025 summer season from May onwards. So let's get out there and enjoy a delicious flowery cocktail accompanied by veggie tapas while admiring the capital. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Printemps Haussmann 2025 summer terrace overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower is back!
The terrace at Printemps Haussmann goes into glamorous picnic mode and gets a golden makeover thanks to Veuve Clicquot. From May 5 to September 30, 2025, head for the 7ème Ciel spot, perched atop the Femme store, to toast the sun, head in the clouds and eyes riveted on the Eiffel Tower. Panoramic views, iconic bubbles and French art de vivre: summer promises to be chic, fresh and effervescent at the top of Paris! [Read more]
Maggie Rooftop, the terrace with a magical view of the Sacré Coeur in the 9th arrondissement
Head for the 9th floor of the Hôtel Rochechouart to discover Maggie Rooftop, the famous summer terrace that regales us all spring and summer with its 360° view of the capital, opening its doors to us from April 17, 2025. [Read more]
Villa M's Rooftop, the terrace bar with a beautiful view of Paris
Looking for the best rooftop terraces in Paris? The Rooftop de la Villa M, in the 15th arrondissement, opens its relaxing oasis from May to September. How about some height? [Read more]
The PLEY Hotel reopens its private rooftop for the spring season
The PLEY Hotel hides a rooftop terrace, confidential and privatizable. And for this new season, the hotel's rooftop looks like an Italian terrace. [Read more]
The rooftop at La Bellevilloise returns for sunny days
La Bellevilloise puts its 170m2 roof to good use with the long-awaited reopening of its rooftop on April 11. [Read more]
Laho: the Parisian rooftop with a sublime view, back in April 2025
Laho, Paris's rooftop restaurant at the Gare de Lyon, with its breathtaking 360-degree views, is back for sunny days on April 25, 2025. 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]
The Terrass''Hôtel rooftop is transformed into a Cuban terrace with Terraza Eminente
La Terrasse du Terrass "Hôtel, known for its magnificent view over Paris, is taking you to Cuba from November 28 to May 2025. In a colorful setting, the Terraza Eminente invites you to discover its menu created for the occasion, featuring seven cocktails with different flavors from the Isla del Cocodrilo. [Read more]
The People Nation, a low-budget hostel with an unbeatable rooftop in Paris
Looking for a new-generation youth hostel or simply a rooftop bar-restaurant with a sublime view over Paris? Let's check out The People's second hostel, set up on Place de la Nation, right outside the metro station. [Read more]
La Fondation: hotel, SPA, restaurants, rooftop and climbing wall
La Fondation is the name of this future spot in the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement, between Parc Monceau and Les Batignolles. Imagine 10,000 m2 of luxury hotel, restaurant, rooftop, SPA and fitness center, semi-Olympic pool and even a climbing wall. [Read more]
French Kiss, the rooftop restaurant, bar and all-you-can-eat brunch
A new Eiffel Tower-view rooftop bar, restaurant, terrace and all-you-can-eat weekend brunch? We'll take you on a tour of French Kiss, the new spot on the outskirts of the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles, where you're sure to want to relax. [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]
Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris
Le Tout-Paris, the sublime restaurant that rules the capital, wins its first Michelin star. Located on the 7ᵉ floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, with a terrace boasting breathtaking views of the Seine and the capital's iconic monuments, you'll discover William Bequin's beautiful contemporary French cuisine, generous and well mastered. [Read more]
The People Bercy, the hostel with rooftop in the 12th arrondissement, for a budget Parisian break
In the 12th arrondissement, not far from Parc de Bercy, you'll find one of the cheapest places to stay in Paris, in a dormitory or private room. [Read more]
The People Belleville, the trendy youth hostel in the 11th arrondissement
Rue de Belleville is home to the People Belleville, a vibrant youth hostel in a particularly dynamic neighborhood. For a weekend, a night or a longer stay in the capital, it's the perfect address for budget travelers! [Read more]
Maison Montmartre, the urban rooftop hotel in the Porte de Montmartre district
On avenue de la Porte de Montmartre, not far from the ring road (on the Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine side), the Maison Montmartre hotel welcomes you all year round to its friendly, family-style double rooms, with the added bonus of a rooftop overlooking the entire 18th arrondissement. [Read more]
The Tour Montparnasse, a 360° view of Paris
The rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse and its open-air terrace offer an impressive view of Paris and its monuments from 210 meters above ground. [Read more]
Le Perchoir Porte de Versailles: a rooftop terrace-restaurant at the heart of an urban farm
Discover Le Perchoir Porte de Versailles, a must-visit rooftop restaurant located in the heart of Europe's largest urban farm, nestled in Paris. A beautiful terrace for a drink, brunch or lunch and dinner, with a menu that respects the environment and uses local produce, is sure to make your day. [Read more]
Kopster's rooftop brunch in western Paris
Fancy a brunch in the sunshine? Head for Kopster, the new all-you-can-eat, kid-friendly brunch spot in Colombes. [Read more]
Bonnie : the bar-restaurant and club perched in the SO/Paris hotel
A new spot with a perched terrace opened in Paris on September 6, 2022. Here is Bonnie, the restaurant-bar and club signed Paris Society which takes its quarters on the 15th and 16th floors of SO/Paris, the trendy hotel on the quays of the Seine in the Marais district. [Read more]
Act II (formerly Au_Top): the secret rooftop in Paris for a high Japanese cuisine
Acte II (formerly Au_Top), is this gourmet rooftop that hides in the heart of the capital with a surprising 360° view. In this restaurant of Jean Philippe de la Perle, we discover a panorama on the roofs of Paris while enjoying the dishes of Masahide Ikuta who reveals us a high Japanese gastronomy. [Read more]
SO/ Paris, the arty hotel with high-rise bar-restaurant and spa
SO/ Paris is a flagship hotel on the banks of the Seine in Paris. The program includes a bar-restaurant perched high above the waterfront, with a panoramic view of the capital, a Codage spa and an indoor pool, all brought together in a place designed for Parisians of today and tomorrow. [Read more]
The impressive rooftop restaurant-bar at Mama Shelter La Défense
A restaurant-bar on the 14th floor with a panoramic view of Paris, that's what awaits you at Mama Shelter La Défense. An impressive place to enjoy Asian dishes. [Read more]
CitizenM, the modern pop hotel a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées
CitizenM opens its 4th Paris hotel a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées. Equipped with modern rooms, the hotel features convivial relaxation areas, several sunny terraces and a rooftop overlooking the rooftops of Paris. [Read more]
MUN, the superb rooftop on the Champs-Elysées
MUN is the name of a Parisian rooftop restaurant that's sure to please. Located on the avenue des Champs-Élysées, this Japanese-style restaurant, designed by Paris Society, awaits you for a gourmet moment with a beautiful view. [Read more]
Pedzouille La Grange: a high-altitude inn perched atop the Novotel Porte de Versailles in Paris
The Pedzouille team takes you to 7th heaven, or rather to the 8th floor of the Novotel Porte de Versailles, with the opening of its new restaurant, La Grange. Opening on May 19, 2021, this high-altitude inn, perched in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, is sure to delight lovers of beautiful views, as well as fans of generous, franchouillard dishes. [Read more]
Mama Shelter West, the hotel at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Head to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles to enjoy the terrace and rooftop of Mama Shelter West. [Read more]
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