Looking for a spacious terrace to enjoy the fine weather in Paris? If so, we've come up with some great places to sit in the sun. It's a fact that when the warm weather arrives in the capital, Parisians for a day and for always rush to the typical café terraces, but also to the most fashionable spots. While some are prepared to play elbows to the grindstone to get a place in the tightly-packed addresses, others prefer to take advantage of the wide-open spaces.
If you fall into the latter category, then you've come to the right place. On this page, we reveal the spacious terraces that await you in Paris and the Paris region. But be warned: if you're fond of this kind of address, be sure to keep this page safe. It's updated as we post new listings and make new discoveries, so check back regularly to make sure you don't miss out on any of the capital's best deals!
So, are you ready to discover the best addresses? Follow the guide!
Afterwork and parties: book these trendy venues in the heart of Paris for free!
Sponsored - If you feel like going out and getting away from it all, during the week, at the weekend, during the day or at night... here's a selection of the best places in central Paris to party, but also to book for your evenings out! [Read more]
Tiki Playa is a guaranteed escape in Paris: Afterwork / Evening / Terrace
Sponsored - Inspired by faraway destinations, Tiki Playa is a place that rhymes with escape and decompression, and it feels good! Typical decor, a beach hut-style veranda, a bamboo bar, a giant terrace and a club in the basement. And it's open every day! [Read more]
A unique, festive venue: the Miami Boulevard ( Terrace / Bar-club / Restaurant / Karaoke )
Sponsored - A completely new venue: bar/club/resto and even Karoke! Miami Boulevard is big, it's beautiful, there's plenty of room and we love to party, so you can come for a drink, celebrate an occasion, eat, sing and even privatize a room for you and your friends! [Read more]
Jeannine: the comforting canteen with local produce in the 20th arrondissement
Tucked away in the 20th arrondissement, Jeannine is the warm, no-fuss neighborhood cantine we all dream of having right on our doorstep. Local produce, inventive cocktails at affordable prices and a friendly atmosphere: everything here is homemade... and from the heart. [Read more]
Molitor's superb rooftop terrace in Paris overlooks the swimming pool in bar and restaurant mode
Molitor's rooftop terrace bar-brasserie, with views over the capital and its superb swimming pool, awaits you this summer 2025! It's the ideal spot to share a cocktail or aperitif with friends, and enjoy live music on special evenings. [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]
Han Rooftop at the Musée Guimet: Korean terrace with Eiffel Tower view for summer 2025
Han Rooftop at the Musée Guimet reopens in Paris on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Nestled atop the Museum of Asian Art in the 16th arrondissement, this ephemeral Korean terrace welcomes you all summer long with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and cultural programming under the Parisian sky. [Read more]
Poisson Lune, the ephemeral terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, returns for summer 2025
Poisson Lune, the hot terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, is back for its 7th edition from May 15 to the end of September 2025. Enough to brighten up the summer season and delight young and old alike! [Read more]
Le Jardin: we tested Alain Ducasse's new bucolic terrace restaurant at Baccarat
The emblematic Baccarat townhouse unveils Le Jardin, Alain Ducasse's new green (and gourmet) bubble in Paris. A verdant terrace, bar, orangery and seasonal cuisine offer a stylish, bucolic interlude in the heart of the 16th arrondissement. [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]
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]
Les Roseaux, the new Hangar Y restaurant in Meudon, designed by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne
Les Roseaux, the new restaurant at the Hangar Y in Meudon, offers seasonal cuisine by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne, to be discovered from Wednesday to Sunday in 2025 in a bucolic setting. [Read more]
The gardens of La Rochefoucauld Hospital to be transformed into a "tiers-lieu" by summer 2025
The gardens of the Hôpital La Rochefoucauld, in the 14ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, are opening up to a new chapter. Closed since 2019, this site listed as a historical monument will host an ephemeral cultural third-place from summer 2025, before being fully rehabilitated by 2027. [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]
Rosa Bonheur des Buttes-Chaumont, the festive guinguette in the heart of the 19th arrondissement park
Feel like going green? Then head for the Rosa Bonheur in Buttes Chaumont, nestled in the heart of a lush green park. Le Rosa Bonheur, as the owners call it, is a friendly, tolerant place, open to different mixes, ages and tastes, where quality and atmosphere come together every day. And of course, it's the place to go to find happiness! [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]
CASA TROCADÉRO: the new Mexican summer rendezvous at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
Sponsored - Immerse yourself in the heart of Mexico without leaving Paris! From May 9, 2025, Casa Trocadéro will transport you into the vibrant atmosphere of a Mexican market: gourmet stalls, festive decor, DJ sets and mariachis await you a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, on the esplanade of the Paris Aquarium. [Read more]
Le Sample, a third-party cultural and party venue in Bagnolet (93)
East of Paris, on the outskirts of Paris, Sample sets the pace for Bagnolet's cultural life, with numerous festive events and family activities throughout the year. [Read more]
Jardin21 reopens its doors in April for a season of celebration and creativity!
Sponsored - Spring is just around the corner, and with it a vibrant new season at Jardin21! Nestling on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, this green and cultural wasteland is back in action from April 3 to September 28, 2025. With programming blending dj sets, culture, gardening and conviviality, this iconic third-place in the 19ᵉ arrondissement promises a festive, immersive escape all season long! [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]
La Plage Parisienne, the terrace restaurant for relaxing on the banks of the Seine
Fancy a terrace by the water? Let's head for La Plage Parisienne, this year-round restaurant and terrace on the banks of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement, quai de Javel. With its vintage decor, view of the water and our very own Statue of Liberty, and a few deckchairs, it's ready for the summer months. [Read more]
Jardin21, the green, festive, family-friendly wasteland returns along the Canal de l'Ourcq
Along the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, between Pantin and La Villette, Jardin21 is the place to be this summer. DJ sets, dance parties, children's workshops... Everyone is welcome at Jardin21, from April 3 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Le Chalet des Îles Boulogne: the bucolic island restaurant with terrace and refined cuisine
The Chalet des Iles is one of the most exotic restaurants in Paris. Situated on a small island in the middle of the Bois de Boulogne, you have to take a boat to get there. [Read more]
Ora Farmhouse at the Pavillon du Lac, a vegetarian culinary show and edible paintings right on the table
Set up in the Pavillon du Lac in the heart of the Buttes-Chaumont, Ora Farmhouse offers a true gourmet experience, with a culinary show by chef Saayaan, who magnifies vegetables in edible paintings drawn right on the table. [Read more]
The Long Hop: an English pub not to be missed in Paris
Located in the 5th arrondissement, The Long Hop is a lively, friendly English pub in the heart of Paris, ideal for sports fans and beer lovers. [Read more]
La Felicità, Station F's XXL restaurant by Big Mamma
Big Mamma continues its ascent with an address even bigger, better and more impressive than its predecessors! Called La Felicità, this huge Italian restaurant x food-market awaits you at Station F, in the 13th arrondissement. 4,500m2 of floor space, including a 1,000m2 sunny terrace, 3 bars, 5 kitchens, a caffetteria open non-stop until 1 a.m. ... It's madness! [Read more]
The best burger in France 2024 is in the Yvelines!
We're off to Saint-Cyr l'École in the Yvelines, just outside Versailles, and more precisely to La Ménagerie du Roi, to discover this new brasserie where the French Burger Champion 2024, Anthony Pautrat, now officiates in the kitchen. Let's go for a treat! [Read more]
Le Moulin de Flagy, restaurant and bucolic terrace in a former mill in Seine-et-Marne (77)
We're off to Flagy in the Seine-et-Marne, one of France's favorite villages, to discover the Moulin de Flagy, a hotel-restaurant on the banks of the Orvanne, which offers fine home cooking in a verdant setting. [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]
Café Louise, the modern brasserie in Saint-Germain-des-Prés that makes you brush up on your classics
Café Louise is the contemporary brasserie that attracts Parisians and tourists alike to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. At any time of day, this restaurant serves up French specialties and comfort food on a 100% home-made menu. [Read more]
The TLM, the new living space on the Petite Ceinture in the 19th district, accessible and supportive of others
TLM is the spot that's waking up the Little Belt in Paris's 19th arrondissement. After closing for renovation, the TLM, located at 105 rue Curial in Paris's 19th arrondissement, reopened on March 26, 2024. This project, initiated by the Au fil du Rail collective following a call for projects from the SNCF, transforms a former railway hall into a living space dedicated to culture, sustainable fashion and responsible food, with the ultimate aim of bringing together all publics from all walks of life. [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]
