With its grand boulevards, its palaces, private mansions and luxury shop windows, the 8th arrondissement isn’t afraid to go big. The Arc de Triomphe opens up the perspective of the Champs-Élysées, the Place de la Concorde faces the Grand Palais, and farther north, the Parc Monceau offers a welcome change of scenery.
Between Avenue Montaigne, the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the Madeleine and Saint-Augustin, strolls often feel like a window-shopping tour. Yet a few quieter streets reveal a less ceremonial neighborhood. And when the sun shows up, the terraces of Paris 8 offer another way to enjoy these quarters.
From sleek tables and neighborhood cafés to green-lined spaces and rooftops, the scene offers a diverse, varied mix that suits every budget and every craving. You can stop by after an exhibition, between shops, or simply to soak up the city's pulse.
Tempted by such a program? Here are the best addresses for terraces in the 8th arrondissement of Paris !
The sweetness of August, Lancaster edition
Sponsored - Summer is in full swing at the Lancaster, and with it comes that gentle holiday intoxication that makes you want to slow down. Let the lavender fragrances and sun-drenched dishes on our terrace, along with our new summer menu, carry you away; treat yourself to an afternoon at the Lancaster Private Spa and experience a Parisian summer to the rhythm of exclusive festive events. [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]
George V's Hidden Terrace: An Italian Summer at a Parisian Palace
The hidden terrace at the George V opens its patio, lush with pink orchid blooms and Italian accents, through September 2026. Cocktails, generously sized focaccia, and frozen desserts offer a summer interlude to treat yourself to a magical moment in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
The Fouquet's Paris Rooftop: the Japanese-inspired terrace of the Champs-Élysées palace
The rooftop at Fouquet's Paris gets a fresh look for the 2026 summer season, with hanami-inspired decor and a Franco-Japanese fusion menu. Perched atop the palace in the heart of the Golden Triangle, this intimate, suspended garden offers sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower and the city’s rooftops. [Read more]
Chef’s pizza, exceptional gelato... the terrace at the Bvlgari Hotel Paris goes Italian for the summer.
Exceptional Roman pizzas, artisanal ice creams and Mediterranean flavors... for a terrace lunch or a sunny gelato break, the Bvlgari Hotel Paris transports its guests to Italy with L’Estate Italiana, its gourmet celebration of the bright season. [Read more]
Near the Champs-Élysées, the Bulgari Paris Hotel is now a palace.
It's official: Bulgari's seventh hotel, which opened in 2021 near the Champs-Élysées, is now a palace. Restaurant, bar, spa, penthouse—here's what awaits guests. [Read more]
CIRA: the hidden Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées in Paris
Sponsored - CIRA, a hidden Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées, with flame-kissed cuisine and brunch. The Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel unveils its hidden terrace, blending Parisian elegance with Mediterranean charm, perfect for this summer! [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]
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]
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]
Le Maresquier - a French-style brasserie with a Belle Époque charm just a short walk from Saint-Lazare Station
Le Maresquier, a stylish brasserie by day and a lively live music venue by night, just a stone's throw from Gare Saint-Lazare [Read more]
Le Berkeley, the Avenue Matignon institution, gets a successful makeover
Conveniently located on Avenue Matignon for over a century, Le Berkeley is getting a new lease on life under the impetus of a young, motivated team. [Read more]
Japanese Rooftop in Paris: Aqua Kyoto on the Champs-Elysées
Aqua Kyoto unveils a new rooftop on the Champs-Élysées. We're off to number 26 of the world's most beautiful avenue to discover this beautiful address with terrace facing the Eiffel Tower, with the Arc de Triomphe on one side and the Grand Palais on the other. This is the place to be that you're going to love. We'll take you on a discovery tour! [Read more]
Bonne Table, the solidarity restaurant for gourmet lunches in the 8th arrondissement
A seasonal menu, a terrace when the weather's fine and, above all, generous cuisine: that's what Bonne Table is all about, a perfect address for lunch on the run (or a little more time on your hands) just two blocks from the Champs-Elysées. [Read more]
Maison Blossom, the garden restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel, takes a French turn
A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a French menu orchestrated by chef Christophe Chottin, here you are at Maison Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel. [Read more]
Delano Café: we tested the hidden patio restaurant with Franco-Italian cuisine Paris 8e
Just a stone's throw from the Madeleine, the Maison Delano Paris is home to the Delano Café, a discreet restaurant with a vast green patio. Chef Paolo Minelli offers French cuisine with Italian accents, in an elegant, peaceful setting. [Read more]
L'Orangerie at the George V, Alan Taudon's 2-star gourmet restaurant in its new setting
The L'Orangerie restaurant at the George V Palace in Paris unveils a completely redesigned dining room. In this refined setting, the cuisine of chef Alan Taudon, awarded two Michelin stars, can be enjoyed in a calm, poetic atmosphere. We tested this enchanted interlude and tell you all about it. [Read more]
Laïa Monceau, terrace and Italian restaurant a stone's throw from Parc Monceau
We're off to Paris's 8th arrondissement to discover Laïa Monceau, a new Italian restaurant that offers us a sunny interlude: a tree-lined terrace, refined Italian cuisine and a warm ambience are on the menu at this new address, which will soon unveil a new rooftop. [Read more]
Italian brunch at the Bvlgari Hotel Paris: a prestigious gourmet experience
Just a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, the Bvlgari Hotel offers a brunch with an Italian accent by chef Niko Romito. In a prestigious setting, this gourmet interlude combines elegance, generosity and characterful cuisine. [Read more]
La Riotte, a lively French bistro and fine vintages in the cellar
Opened by Caves Carrière, La Riotte is a lively French bistro that inevitably revolves around the cellar's fine vintages. [Read more]
Nepita, the Hotel Florida's Mediterranean restaurant, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot
Chef Amandine Chaignot is responsible for the Mediterranean menu at Nepita, the restaurant of the Hotel Florida. [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]
Haton-nous, quiches signed by a MOF
MOF Christophe Haton has opened a small shop behind the Saint-Lazare train station, where he offers a French culinary staple: quiche. [Read more]
Super Huit, the bistronomic little brother of Mieux, has just been launched a stone's throw from the Parc Monceau.
The Mieux restaurant team unveils its little brother, Super Huit. The new season is proving to be one of the tastiest on the Parc Monceau. [Read more]
Comestibles, Paul Pairet's gourmet counter and confidential terrace at the Hôtel de Crillon
In the heart of the Hôtel de Crillon, Comestibles is a gourmet counter imagined by chef Paul Pairet, which plays on the guilty pleasures of bon vivants. When the weather's fine, this hidden address stretches out on a confidential terrace of the Palace, in a verdant courtyard far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. [Read more]
Talaé, the bar at the Hôtel Royal Madeleine, with its stunning cocktails by Fayçal Mokhchane
At Talaé, the bar of the Royal Madeleine hotel, mixologist Fayçal Mokhchane creates a menu of absolutely stunning cocktails. [Read more]
Café poète, a gourmet and literary restaurant
Located on the corner of Rue Franklin Roosevelt and the Champs Elysées, Café Poète is in the heart of the 8th arrondissement. In this artistic bistro, you'll enjoy French and Italian dishes in a decor that honors literature. [Read more]
Café Mirette, the excellent bistronomic restaurant with hidden terrace in Saint-Lazare
Café Mirette is Le bon plan hidden behind the Saint-Lazare train station in a sheltered, little-known passageway. There you can lounge, sheltered, in the middle of 8ᵉ, enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine and, as a bonus, very affordable. Housed within the Pernod Ricard Foundation, which continually offers free exhibitions, this is the literary café you'll love to go to. [Read more]
The 19.20 gourmet brunch at the Prince de Galles Paris
Looking for a dream brunch in an enchanting setting? The famous 19.20 - Norbert Tarayre brunch at the Prince de Galles awaits you every Sunday for a truly gourmet experience. [Read more]
Ma Dame, the delicate restaurant at the Marignan Champs-Elysées hotel
Located on the first floor of the Marignan Champs-Elysées, a chic 5-star hotel in the 8th arrondissement, the Ma Dame restaurant boasts delicate bistronomic cuisine by Japanese chef Makoto Nakada and pastry chef Eri Hazama. [Read more]
Jardins du Faubourg's all-you-can-eat brunch, Italian style
Les Jardins du Faubourg relaunches its all-you-can-eat brunch under the tutelage of its new Italian Chef: Davide Pecorella. Head for Paris's 8th arrondissement, and take a seat under the luminous glass roof or on the lovely leafy terrace, for a truly relaxing, gourmet experience. [Read more]
Les Caryatides, Alfred Sommier's confidential and historic terrace restaurant
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, near the Madeleine, lies the historic Hôtel Alfred Sommier. This sublime 19th century private mansion houses Les Caryatides, a confidential and hidden terrace restaurant, which is worth a visit. [Read more]
Hôtel Alfred Sommier, the sublime 8th arrondissement townhouse and its rooftop terrace
Since 2018, Hôtel Alfred Sommier, a charming 19th-century mansion, has welcomed privileged guests in the heart of Paris, offering luxury and tranquility with its private garden. With plenty of projects in the pipeline, the venue is renewing itself and now offers a vertiginous rooftop suite. [Read more]
Maison Delano Paris, the luxury hotel with restaurant & bar, opens its doors
Maison Delano Paris welcomes guests and visitors from April 1, 2023. The Accor Group and Katara Hospitality have set their sights on a beautiful mansion in the 8th arrondissement to inaugurate the capital's first Maison Delano establishment. On the restaurant side, 3-star chef Dani García will offer a new culinary concept that we can't wait to discover! [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]
Ladurée's flower-filled terrace on the Champs-Elysées
On sunny days, Ladurée offers a flower-filled terrace on the Champs-Élysées! It's the perfect place to relax over breakfast or tea, surrounded by hundreds of roses. [Read more]
Cantinetta Ventura, our photos of the Italian street food restaurant in the 8th arrondissement of Paris
Italian food lovers, here's a new address that should wake up your taste buds... We're off to Cantinetta Ventura, an Italian restaurant in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, with two addresses not far from each other, offering a 100% gourmet menu, for a timeless moment, with the good flavors of the Botte. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Le Camondo, divine sustainable cuisine and a verdant patio near Parc Monceau
Le Camondo, the restaurant adjoining the Musée Nissim de Camondo, boasts a prime location near the Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, and is a splendid discovery. With its beautiful old-fashioned spaces, shady terrace and delicious cuisine concocted by chef Fanny Herpin, it's a gourmet foray we highly recommend. [Read more]
L'Envolée, the restaurant in the winter garden of the 5* La Demeure Montaigne hotel
Located in the winter garden of the 5* La Demeure Montaigne hotel, the L'Envolée restaurant celebrates French classicism, with the finest local produce. [Read more]
CitizenM, the modern pop hotel a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées
CitizenM opens its 4th Paris hotel a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées. Equipped with modern rooms, the hotel features convivial relaxation areas, several sunny terraces and a rooftop overlooking the rooftops of Paris. [Read more]
MUN, the superb rooftop on the Champs-Elysées
MUN is the name of a Parisian rooftop restaurant that's sure to please. Located on the avenue des Champs-Élysées, this Japanese-style restaurant, designed by Paris Society, awaits you for a gourmet moment with a beautiful view. [Read more]
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