Let’s be honest, finding that hidden gem—a terrace where you won't be judged for arriving with your little ones in tow—isn't always easy; a place where they can also have fun with games or play in the sand, while you relax with a carefully crafted drink or nibble on some tapas with friends, who are also parents.
Spacious and notably kid-friendly outdoor terraces that can comfortably host you and your little crew are quite rare in Paris. But rest assured, there are spots where children can play happily in the sand, alongside their friends, even if they aren’t the most famous ones!
To help you secure that coveted terrace and enjoy the best spring-summer season possible, we're revealing the terraces where you can have a family-friendly outing in the upcoming sunny months in the city. Check out these great family spots!
A guinguette and a food truck await you in this lush park in Yvelines all summer long.
The Guinguette du Dispensaire and the Café des Écuries’ food truck are waiting for you at Parc du Dispensaire in Sartrouville (78) from June 3 to October 31, 2026: appetizer boards, Raimo ice cream, waffles and outdoor drinks are calling your name. We went to check it out and here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Three terraces to explore Paris this summer, with Fitz Group restaurants
Sponsored - In Paris, Fitz Group channels three summer moods—Rome, New Orleans and Provence—right in the heart of the city, from the Opéra district to the Eiffel Tower. Each venue, thanks to its terrace, offers a full-fledged pit stop without leaving the capital. [Read more]
Polpo Plage 2026: a beachfront terrace and boats on the Seine in Levallois
Polpo Plage is coming to Levallois-Perret for summer 2026, inviting you to put your feet in the sand along the Seine, with a Fever-Tree–designed bar, bonfire nights, and rides on permit-free electric boats. [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]
The Lionesses, the pop-up terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée for summer 2026
Starting May 22, 2026, a new pop-up terrace pops up at the foot of the Palais de la Porte Dorée. Conceived by La Bellevilloise, Les Lionnes promises all summer a festive, cultural interlude blending live music, cuisine, and a bohemian vibe in one of the capital’s finest Art Deco settings. [Read more]
Boom Boom Villette opens its summer terrace in Paris, serving ice cream and hosting outdoor games.
Boom Boom Villette opens a 400 m² summer terrace at La Villette in Paris’s 19th arrondissement, featuring a food court, ice creams, and outdoor games, from April 18 through fall 2026. A simple option for eating outdoors, having a drink, or prolonging a day out on good weather days. [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]
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]
Petite Rosalie at Disney Village: Rosalie restaurant’s terrace reopens its doors — our review
Here it is, a convivial terrace for this summer at Disney Village! Head for Petite Rosalie, the open-air terrace nestling on the shores of Lake Disney, in the extension of Brasserie Rosalie, Disneyland Paris' 100% French cuisine bistro. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [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]
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]
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, 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 must-visit spot this summer. DJ sets, dance nights, workshops for kids... [Read more]
Maison Revka's family brunch, with Slavic specialities and children's entertainment
In the 16th arrondissement, on avenue Raymond Poincaré, lies a pretty summer garden, hidden from view: it's Maison Revka, and now the restaurant is also offering its Sunday family brunch, to satisfy young and old alike and to spend some quality time with the family. [Read more]
Villa M's gourmet healthy brunch with children's entertainment, in the 15th arrondissement
Looking for your favorite family brunch spot? This Sunday, head to Villa M, the trendy hotel and restaurant in the 15th arrondissement. An all-you-can-eat buffet and children's entertainment await you for a gentle Sunday. [Read more]
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