After exploring the museums inside and out, you’ve earned a break. So, why not unwind with a refreshing drink on a terrace or recharge with a tasty snack, sweet or savory… before heading back out to conquer the City of Light!
No need to leave the museum or spend hours searching for the perfect spot: many monuments,
All that's left is to decide which exhibition to check out beforehand, giving you the perfect excuse to pause at one of these terraces!
Heads up: with the sun making an early appearance this year (we're only in February-March, after all!), be sure to double-check whether these venues are already open for business!
Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet
Fabula is dead, replaced by Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris. An interlude in a magnificent historic and bucolic setting, but lacking in personality on the plate, all at a truly excessive price. [Read more]
Free rooftop, the Philharmonie Belvedere once again accessible with its exceptional view
Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us, from April to October, Wednesday to Sunday. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny. [Read more]
Café Lapérouse, the explorers' brasserie at the Hôtel de la Marine
If the Hôtel de la Marine is a must-see cultural jewel in Paris, the Café Lapérouse it houses is also a not-to-be-missed stopover. The restaurant's menu proudly pays homage to navigators, including explorer Jean-François de La Pérouse. A magnificent setting and fresh, gourmet cuisine worthy of the monument! [Read more]
The Maison Jean Cocteau in Milly la Forêt, a bucolic interlude between art and history in Essonne
We're off to Essonne, and more precisely to Milly-la-Forêt, to discover the former Maison du Bailli, a place steeped in history that was once the home of Jean Cocteau. Now a museum, the Maison des Illustres is waiting to welcome you. [Read more]
Le Café de l'Homme: the Trocadéro's terrace restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower
Café de l'Homme boasts one of the finest views of the Eiffel Tower. We're off to discover this restaurant, whose terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Trocadero and the Iron Lady. [Read more]
The Jardin du Petit Palais, a hidden gem with terrace and café-restaurant
At the heart of the Petit Palais, which is freely accessible to all, all year round, lies an exotic, verdant garden. Like a veritable oasis, it's the ideal setting for a drink in the sun. There's a café-restaurant with a pleasant terrace and deckchairs set up around the peristyle. [Read more]
Rose Bakery at the Maison de Balzac, the café-tea room and terrace in a bucolic garden
A confidential coffee shop tucked away in the hidden, leafy garden of the Maison de Balzac, here's something to tempt us. With its all-organic, homemade menu, luminous setting overlooking a relaxing garden and Eiffel Tower view, it's hard not to be seduced. [Read more]
Mademoiselle Angelina, tea room and terrace at the Musée du Luxembourg
Mademoiselle Angelina - that's the name of Angelina's trendier concept at the Musée du Luxembourg tearoom. A relaxed atmosphere and a terrace on the edge of the Jardin du Luxembourg await you. You'll discover exclusive creations. [Read more]
The FIKA Café at the Swedish Institute
Fika is the name of the café that has opened its doors at the Institut Suédois. In the cobbled courtyard of this free cultural site, which puts Sweden in the spotlight, we discover a welcoming, bright coffee shop with a terrace, serving up some lovely Swedish specialities. Pre-opening this summer, the café is now back in business, officially opening and unveiling its delicacies. [Read more]
Café Renoir, the superb hidden terrace of the Montmartre Museum
Café Renoir, hidden away in the garden of the Musée de Montmartre, awaits you for an exotic break in its glass roof, or in its lush garden in summer. Just a stone's throw from the Sacré Coeur, come and take a bucolic, gourmet break in this hidden, confidential terrace-tea room, offering both sweet and savory dishes. [Read more]
Le Camondo, a divine responsible cuisine and a green terrace on the edge of the Parc Monceau
Le Camondo, the restaurant adjacent to the Musée Nissim de Camondo, ideally located on the edge of the Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, is a veritable nugget to be discovered. With its beautiful historic spaces, leafy terrace and fresh cuisine orchestrated by chef Fanny Herpin, this is a gourmet getaway we warmly recommend. [Read more]
The terrace of Fluctuart, a cocktail bar in a floating urban art center
Want to enjoy the sun while sipping a good cocktail in a beautiful cultural place? Let's go to the open-air terrace of Fluctuart, a floating urban art center in the 7th arrondissement. It's also an opportunity to admire the breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower or the Grand Palais. [Read more]
L'Augustine, the restaurant of the Rodin Museum
Now reopened, the Musée Rodin unveils its new restaurant, L'Augustine, and its beautiful green terrace overlooking the museum's sculpture garden. A little haven of peace and gourmet delights, thanks to chef Amandine Chaignot. [Read more]
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