On Ascension Thursday, which this year lands on May 14, 2026, the moment is ideal for treating yourself to a brunch in Paris and embracing a slower pace. This public holiday, often extended into a long weekend, invites you to linger over a generous meal, mixing a late breakfast with a convivial lunch.
To score a good brunch on that date, it’s best to plan ahead, because while many Parisian spots stay open, they’re quickly snatched up by the brunch-goers. Booking, therefore, helps avoid any unpleasant surprises, especially in the liveliest neighborhoods or for the sunny terraces.
On the plate, the brunch classics are always on the menu: eggs, croissants and pain au chocolat, pancakes, or more substantial savory dishes. Whether you prefer a classy spot or a laid‑back table, a cosy vibe or a sun‑lit spring terrace, you’re bound to find something to your taste.
Here are the go-to spots to enjoy a great Ascension Day brunch in Paris, on May 14, 2026!
The magic of Paris, a gourmet, homemade brunch next to the Eiffel Tower
Just a few minutes' walk from the Eiffel Tower, La Magie de Paris offers a gourmet brunch, served every day except Wednesday. [Read more]
Treize au jardin's british, colorful and well-balanced brunch recipes
Fresh, seasoned produce, cooked with love: if you had to sum up brunch at Treize au Jardin, the tearoom set up opposite the Jardin du Luxembourg, that's surely what you'd say. [Read more]
Inform Café, an unusual brunch coffee shop in front of a historic monument at Citéco, Paris 17th arrondissement
A brunch set against the backdrop of a historic monument, that's what Inform Café offers us at the Cité de l'Économie, Paris 17th. Initially attracted by the unusual location, we were seduced by the gourmet delights of this coffee shop, which combines delicious cakes and pastries with homemade drinks and lattes of all kinds. [Read more]
Gast, bakery and brunch during the day, bistronomy in the evening
A multi-faceted place, Gast is open non-stop, offering a choice of pastries, brunches or bistronomic toasts, depending on the time of day. [Read more]
Luwei brunch café, the nugget coffee shop in Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau welcomes Luwei Brunch Café, a new address for coffee and brunch lovers. A veritable nugget of homemade dishes and delicacies in a spacious old farmhouse atmosphere, complete with fireplace, we love it. [Read more]
A gourmet brunch in the world of Alice in Wonderland at BK restaurant (aka le Break)
In the 9th arrondissement, follow the white rabbit down the rabbit hole, or rather, into BK restaurant - or le Break - an all-day brunch restaurant in the magical world of Alice in Wonderland. [Read more]
Keopi, an unusual, gourmet Korean brunch in a Parisian passageway
Keopi is the name of a restaurant that combines pancakes and bugolgi, avocado toast and kimchi! Head to Passage Verdeau to discover Paris' first Korean brunch, to be enjoyed every day. [Read more]
Le Bloom Café, a family restaurant in Saint-Ouen's Docks district
Just a stone's throw from Saint-Ouen's largest park, Les Docks, Bloom Café is the perfect address for any occasion of the day: breakfast, lunch, brunch, afternoon tea... Family-friendly, affordable and generous, it's a neighborhood restaurant just the way we like them: with an extra soul, good food and a welcome just like home. [Read more]
Parenthèse Brunch, the inexpensive, gourmet brunch all week long
Parenthèse Brunch is a gourmet café dedicated exclusively to brunch, to be enjoyed all week long. Head to the 10th arrondissement of Paris to discover this affordable and generous offering. [Read more]
Tasty, colorful and affordable brunch at Princesse Café
The images speak for themselves: brunch at Princesse Café, available at weekends and on weekdays, is as generous as it is affordable, colorful and absolutely delicious. [Read more]
Violetta and Alfredo, the tea room inspired by the Opera, our photos
Lovers of opera and pastries meet at Violetta et Alfredo, a tea room inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's famous opera La Traviata. An opportunity to enjoy the most musical Tea Time in Paris! [Read more]
Le Buffet des Merveilles, the brunch-snack for sweet and salty lovers at Sweet Bazar in Paris
For families with a sweet tooth, here's a concept that's sure to please. At Sweet Bazar, temple of sweet street-food, a buffet of wonders now awaits you at brunch, lunch or snack time, offering a mouth-watering banquet with culinary workshops, all in an ultra-instagrammable setting. [Read more]
Lactem, the ultra gourmet coffee shop that delights bruncheurs
Lactem is the place to be on the Grands Boulevards. This warm and quirky coffee-shop serves up ultra-comfortable treats. On the menu: good coffee, thick cookies and a great brunch! [Read more]
Café Foufou, the fresh and gourmet coffee shop
Café Foufou is the new Coffee-Shop in the 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Cirque d'Hiver. If you're a coffee-lover looking for a place to sit and nibble, this is the place for you. [Read more]
Bon Bouquet Café, a hot brunch for the whole week
We're off to the 9th arrondissement in Paris to discover Bon Bouquet Café, the super-cosy, flower-filled coffee shop that offers brunches all week long. We're in for a moment of pure relaxation, with delicious home-cooked dishes. [Read more]
See where all of these addresses are located by clicking the map at the bottom of the article
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]
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On May 14, 2026
Restaurants open for Ascension Day in Paris, our top picks for the public holiday on May 14, 2026.
