When the fine weather returns, Paris is transformed: the quays come alive, the terraces open up, and the call of the sun becomes irresistible. Between an aperitif with your feet (almost) in the water, lunch with friends or a suspended moment watching the boats go by, these places become bubbles of air in the hectic pace of the capital.
Why not take advantage of the opportunity to take to the open sea and share a toast with friends along the water? Head for the banks of the Seine to discover the beautiful terraces, guinguettes and barges set up for the occasion! All the more reason to enjoy a well-deserved moment of vacation happiness in the capital, throughout spring-summer 2025!
So let's get started and discover Paris's top riverside terraces. And don't forget your sunglasses, cap or hat, and fill up on vitamin D.
Jeudi Ok, A-Track & Friends, Detroit Love ... upcoming events at Wanderlust Paris
Wanderlust, the trendy club on the Paris electro scene, is back at Quai d'Austerlitz with a new summer program! Cocktails, DJ sets, urban culture and many other surprises to discover on the coolest terrace in Paris. [Read more]
Marina les Maquereaux: terrace on the water with pool, restaurant, cocktails, oysters & DJ sets in Paris
This summer, head for the 16th arrondissement with Marina les Maquereaux, the chic new spot on the banks of the Seine. Floating pool, oysters, cocktails and DJ sets... it's official: Paris goes Riviera! [Read more]
Bonnotte Club: the festive and affordable guinguette at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
A new terrace on the banks of the Seine with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower? The Bonnotte Club livens up the Quais de Suffren in Paris's 7th arrondissement all summer long with a vast open-air terrace and a convivial barge. A trendy address where cocktails, planks and oysters for €1 await you until autumn 2025. [Read more]
Le Céleste, the exceptional Rooftop at Cheval Blanc Paris, unveils its summer terrace
A confidential rooftop with an exceptional view over the whole of Paris? Let's go to Céleste at Cheval Blanc Paris, which is opening exceptionally for the summer season. Cocktails and aperitifs by Arnaud Donckele await you as you admire the sunset from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower via the vasque rise. [Read more]
Noti Plage: the not-to-be-missed summer guinguette at the foot of the Eiffel Tower!
Sponsored - This summer, the Noti Plage is establishing itself as the must-visit ephemeral green bar for Parisian parties. Join us on the Quai de Suffren, facing the majestic Eiffel Tower, to sip a cocktail, savor revisited croques, share planks with friends and enjoy DJ Set House until 1:30 a.m.! [Read more]
Plat/form, a cultural and festive terrace on the banks of the Seine, returns this spring/summer 2025
Plat/Form is the ephemeral living space that awaits you in Paris at the foot of the BNF. On the menu: a terrace on the banks of the Seine, a food menu imagined by chef Chloé Charles, street art and programming for young and old. [Read more]
Quai de la Photo in Paris: Jonk's photographs adorn the summer terrace
With the arrival of fine weather, the number of terraces in Paris is on the rise. For a sunny, artistic break overlooking the Seine, head for the Quai de la Photo terrace in the 13th arrondissement. This year, urbex photographer Jonk will be exhibiting 33 images from his "Naturalia" series. [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 Batofar is back! Make way for the cultural, festive and gourmet Bateau Phare
The Batofar, the famous red boat moored in Paris's 13th arrondissement and recognizable by its imposing turret, a beacon of the nightlife world in its day, closed its doors 6 years ago. It's a rebirth for this spot, which is now open to us once again. With shows, concerts, clubbing and restaurants, we'll be back for more. [Read more]
Sena, the terrace overlooking Île St Louis: pizzas, spritzeria, rooftop and pop-up store
Sena is the festive, gourmet hotspot to discover on the banks of the Seine. Imagine a large sunny terrace on the banks of the Seine, offering pizzas, Italian specialities and cocktails, in a 60s dolce vita atmosphere that will transport you straight to Italy without leaving the Marais ... Without a doubt, the future HQ for your summer evenings! [Read more]
Aqua Restaurant, the terrace restaurant with an exceptional view of the Seine!
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the Suresnes bridge, Aqua Restaurant welcomes you 7 days a week, summer and winter, for lunch and dinner, aboard its elegant barge with a breathtaking view of Paris and the Seine. Come and enjoy creative, refined Italian cuisine on a beautiful terrace with DJ set in the evening, and a tasty family brunch on Sundays. Private parking and port if you come by boat! [Read more]
La Casa: an idyllic, exotic terrace restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Yvelines (78)
Once a favorite haunt of Émile Zola and his contemporaries, this century-old building in Médan has come back to life with La Casa, a new gourmet address in Yvelines (78). With a bistronomic brasserie, cocktail bar and XXL terrace on the banks of the Seine, you can enjoy the sun, the view and your food as if you were on a cruise... without leaving the Paris region! [Read more]
La Guinguette de Villennes (78): XXL terrace, restaurant-bar and musical evenings on the banks of the Seine
Want to cast off without leaving the Paris region? When the weather's fine, head for La Guinguette de Villennes, a bucolic gem on the banks of the Seine. Until October 19, 2025, this Yvelinoise (78) address will offer its three terraces - restaurant, bar and lounge - with cocktails, planks to share and themed evenings to enjoy summer with your feet (almost) in the water. [Read more]
Quai Ouest, the restaurant-terrace on the banks of the Seine in summer mode with barbecue evenings - photos
Quai Ouest, the famous on-water restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Saint-Cloud, is going into summer mode for the summer of 2025. With its huge room decorated in a beachside guinguette style, its new spring menu to discover from April 12 and its barbecue on Tuesday evenings from April 15, you'll love going there with family or friends. [Read more]
Polpo Plage, the beach terrace on the Seine with a marina and electric boats, is back!
Polpo plage awaits you with its deckchairs and straw-hut-style bar from Thursday, April 3, 2025! Enjoy a summery beach terrace with your feet in the sand, plus a marina where you can take a boat ride on the Seine! This year, brasero evenings await you as a bonus. [Read more]
La Maison Fournaise, the restaurant on the Ile des Impressionnistes in Chatou
La Maison Fournaise, the guinguette that inspired Renoir's "Déjeuner des canotiers", is reborn with a new decor, a new chef and a new menu. We're off to enjoy a bucolic break by the water. [Read more]
Here's to good times in the sun!
