Holiday on the horizon, sun in the forecast, vacation mood activated... May 14, 2026, no chance of staying cooped up: Ascension Day calls for fresh air, even a higher view. Terraces tucked away, rooftops in vogue, open air spots to raise a glass... Paris unveils its finest outdoor HQs to celebrate the art of raising a glass and light bites.
Whether you’re after a terrace with a 360° view over the capital’s rooftops, a guinguette with your feet in the water, a rooftop bar or a hidden terrace behind a plain façade, it’s all there to switch into Ascension holiday mode. Cocktails, sun-kissed plates, DJ sets in the background and sun loungers optional, each spot has its own vibe, its crowd, its feel.
The Ascension Thursday, May 14, one simple directive: chill and take it easy on one of the many terraces of the capital. Quick as a flash, here are the best addresses to make the most of the holiday in Paris!
Chez Bonnie in Versailles: a coffee shop and wine bar near the Palace
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Just steps from the Château de Versailles and the Notre-Dame market, come by for a quick lunch, a coffee-and-pastry break, shared charcuterie and cheese boards, or simply a good glass with friends. [Read more]
Paris’s trendiest venues to book for your evenings, private or corporate.
Sponsored - Because you're looking to go out, unwind, and have fun—whether it's during the week, on weekends, day or night... here’s a curated list of the best venues in the heart of Paris where you can party or reserve for your own evenings out!
Plus, with the arrival of sunnier days, take advantage of spacious outdoor terraces to enjoy the sunshine. [Read more]
The loveliest terraces at Fitz Group restaurants to soak up the sunny days in Paris
Sponsored - May is here, and with it the irresistible urge to enjoy terraces at the first hint of sun. Good news: the Fitz Group’s terraces are open. Five spots ready for sunny lunches, lingering breaks, and open-air dinners. [Read more]
Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette
Sponsored - In September, Jardin21—the festive, plant-filled community hub perched along the Canal de l’Ourcq in Paris’s 19th arrondissement—lengthens the season with a rich, varied lineup. Take the chance to savor these sunny days: bold community initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session... It’s all there to escape the bustle without leaving the city. Free admission. [Read more]
This colorful, popular terrace is taking up its summer quarters on the forecourt of the Museum of Modern Art - photos
In the 16th arrondissement, Corail sets up its summer quarters between two heavyweight names in contemporary art. Under the big parasols, the terrace leans on a menu that blends land and sea, with ice-cold drinks and a relaxed vibe that suits Paris’s long, lingering evenings. [Read more]
With Notre-Dame as backdrop, this summer terrace takes over a Parisian bridge – reviews & photos
Facing Notre-Dame, La Rôtisserie d’Argent unfurls its checked tablecloths and sets up its summer summer spot along the Quai de la Tournelle. With a view of the Seine, a Parisian bistro vibe and dishes by Romuald Sinnan: here the panorama grabs the eye, but the cooking is equally worthy of attention. [Read more]
Balcon Paris : Julien Sebbag's rooftop bistro perched on the Galeries Lafayette roof - reviews & photos
Craving a bit of height? On the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Balcon Paris offers a perched interlude — part-bistro, part-belvedere — where Julien Sebbag reimagines French classics against the background of the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier, and the Sacré-Cœur. [Read more]
Jenny, the couture hotspot on the Champs-Élysées: lunch, cocktails and an elegant tea time.
Sponsored - Under the iconic glass roof at Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées, the Jenny bar-restaurant unveils a unique experience that fuses couture heritage with contemporary gastronomy. Refined lunches, elegant tea time, signature cocktails and inspired dinners: a Parisian address where every moment becomes an exceptional one, open daily until midnight. [Read more]
At Alex's: an apéritif terrace on the banks of the Seine, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.
Sponsored - At Alex’s, you’ll find a spot at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III, with an aperitif terrace open daily, offering sharing boards, cocktails, a view of the Seine, and a summery vibe facing the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
L'Orangerie, Fontainebleau's new guinguette for partying all summer long
The guinguette on the forecourt of Fontainebleau theatre is renewing itself in 2026. Rebranded as L'Orangerie, it opens its arms to visitors through September in Seine-et-Marne with a festive program all summer long. More details to come. [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]
Noti Plage: the summer’s must-visit hotspot makes a comeback at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Sponsored - Diving into May 1, 2026, Noti Plage returns in force along the Seine for a third season that’s already shaping up to be unmissable. Meet at the Quai de Suffren, facing the iconic Eiffel Tower, to sip a cocktail, savor tapas, share boards with friends, and vibe to House DJ sets until 2 a.m.! [Read more]
The Boucles de Seine leisure island (78): swimming, beach, treetop adventures, and water sports
Near Moisson, in the Yvelines department, the leisure island offers a beautiful beach where you can swim all summer long. There, you’ll also find a wide range of sports and nautical activities, plus a treetop adventure course to discover. [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]
Le Bristol Paris's discreet, verdant terrace is back for the sunny days.
A haven of peace where luxury and nature meet, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is the ideal place for lunch or dinner, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom. [Read more]
The secret terrace of Rivié at the Hoxton Paris opens for the 2026 summer season.
Hidden in the inner courtyard of the Hoxton Paris, the terrace at Rivié is one of those off-the-radar spots you keep to yourself. Seasonal cuisine, carefully crafted cocktails, and weekend brunch throughout spring-summer 2026. [Read more]
Café de la Rose Lancôme by Etienne Leroy, World Pastry Champion, on the Champs-Elysées.
Following Nina Metayer, Etienne Leroy takes the helm at Café de la Rose on the Champs-Élysées. World Pastry Champion and Lenôtre chef, he creates delicacies as delicate as a petal and subtly scented. [Read more]
Quai Sauvage: the summer interlude of festive programming along the quays of Port de Bercy
Le Quai Sauvage is back, a festive hotspot by Port de Bercy, inviting you to cool off and enjoy a wide array of sports and cultural activities along the banks of the Seine, starting May 1, 2026. [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]
A barge-turned-guinguette dedicated to the aperitif settles on the banks of the Seine this summer — our photos
The aperitif goes afloat with a floating guinguette on the banks of the Seine! From April 1 to September 30, 2026, this open-air hotspot, curated by the French Federation of Apéritif, blends local specialties, craft beers, and a festive atmosphere between Hôtel de Ville and Saint-Paul, to celebrate the return of sunny days. [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]
The rooftop bar atop La Bellevilloise is back for spring and summer.
La Bellevilloise is making the most of its 170-square-meter rooftop with the highly anticipated reopening of its terrace on April 2nd. [Read more]
The rooftop of the PLEY Hotel transforms into an 80s Italy-inspired escape
The PLEY Hotel hides a discreet rooftop terrace, and this season, its rooftop has been transformed into a vibrant Italian-inspired terrace reminiscent of the 1980s. [Read more]
La Halle Flachat, the gourmet and festive spot in Asnières sur Seine
La Halle Flachat is opening its doors for good in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This gourmet market in Asnières-sur-Seine is reinventing itself as an eco-friendly destination with food corners, a culinary laboratory, and festive programming across 750m². [Read more]
The Foundation opens its bistronomic restaurant on the 8th floor
After its brasserie, La Fondation unveils its second restaurant on the 8th floor in the 17th arrondissement. A breathtaking view, bistronomic cuisine by chef Thomas Rossi and a beautiful terrace await us from September 10, 2025 in Les Batignolles. [Read more]
The Shed: the secret, intimate rooftop bar perched atop the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
In the heart of the 9th arrondissement, The Shed rises discreetly from the 4th floor of the Grands Boulevards hotel, a secret, intimate rooftop where you can escape above Paris. There are no spectacular views here, just a charming, urban green setting that invites you to relax. Since 2018, this little haven has been seducing with its creative cocktails and suspended sunset moments, open every day from 5pm, even in winter. [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 Café des Rêves at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves: a café and its secret garden in a theatrical setting
Le Café des Rêves opens its doors on May 26, 2025 at the Grand Hôtel des Rêves. An ephemeral café in the heart of a show setting, where you can take a sweet break, or curl up to telework, in an 18th-century building hiding a charming secret garden. [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]
Ernestine Café, the cosy family coffee shop with children's play area, in the 18th arrondissement
Rue Joseph de Maistre, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement, welcomes you with a pastel-green façade, stamped "Ernestine Café": it's here that you'll discover a welcoming, family-run neighborhood café and canteen, offering a home-made menu at very affordable prices. [Read more]
Ladurée at Pavillon Gravelle: the bucolic tea room and restaurant in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes
In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Ladurée Gravelle unfurls its charm in a former Napoleon III pavilion, planted in the middle of a romantic garden, complete with rose bridge and flower-filled swing. A bucolic haven where the art of tea time, brunch and lunch (au vert) can be savored like an enchanted escapade. [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]
L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, the restaurant with confidential bucolic terrace
Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails. [Read more]
Hôtel Dame des Arts in Paris with restaurant, terrace and rooftop bar in the Latin Quarter
The Hôtel Dame des Arts, nestled on the Left Bank in the heart of the Latin Quarter, offers rooms with exceptional views, a refined restaurant called Pimpan with Sunday brunch, and a panoramic rooftop that's well worth the detour. A great address to discover all year round in Paris's 6th arrondissement. [Read more]
Ô Gourmandises d'Ange, the tea room for brunches, lunches and snacks in Puteaux (92)
Over eight years ago, Elodie and Olivier opened Ô Gourmandises d'Ange in Puteaux, in the Hauts-de-Seine department of Paris, a place as gourmet as it is regressive, where everything is homemade. [Read more]
L'Auberge des 3 hameaux, the friendly restaurant with leafy terrace in Choisel, Yvelines
The Auberge des 3 Hameaux is not just an inn, it's also an excellent bistronomic restaurant to discover. Nestled in the Vallée de Chevreuse, close to the Château de Breteuil, this Yvelines gourmet landmark has a lot going for it. Tested and approved, we warmly recommend it if you're in the mood for good food. [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]
The panoramic view of the Paris Pantheon is back, free for under-26s.
Visiting the Pantheon is one thing, but did you know you could also visit its colonnades and discover a sublime panorama of Paris? From April to October, the Pantheon exceptionally opens its rooftop to visitors to admire the rooftops of Paname and the Eiffel Tower. [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]
Journey, café-restaurant and brunch all day long
In the Sentier district, opposite NOIR Coffee Shop, the same team has opened Journey, a sleek and stylish café-restaurant where you can enjoy brunch at any time of day... but not only! [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]
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Restaurants open for Ascension Day in Paris, our top picks for the public holiday on May 14, 2026.
Looking for a good restaurant to celebrate Ascension Day? Here are the top spots open on May 14, 2026 in Paris! [Read more]
And what if we take advantage of Ascension Day, May 14, 2026, to have a great brunch in Paris? Here are the best spots to brunch! [Read more]
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Restaurants open for Ascension Day in Paris, our top picks for the public holiday on May 14, 2026.
Where to brunch on Ascension Day in Paris? Our top picks for brunch on May 14, 2026, a public holiday.
