With the arrival of warm weather, there's no denying it’s the perfect time to enjoy the
More and more of these are popping up across the capital, much to our delight. Perched high above the city, by the water’s edge, nestled within lush greenery, gourmet spots or even festive venues with music... Throughout spring and summer, terraces are increasingly sought after.
Sometimes you have to elbow your way in to grab a spot, but once you're comfortably settled, you can only enjoy the moment. For while they are often jam-packed, these trendy terraces are worth a look for the distinctive vibe they exude. It's also an opportunity to discover a place before everyone else, and to spread the word about it to others.
So, here are the hip spots in Paris and Île-de-France!
Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette
Sponsored - In August, Jardin21—the festive, greenery-filled community hub perched along the Ourcq Canal in Paris’s 19th arrondissement—extends the season with a rich and varied lineup. Use this time to fully enjoy these sunny days: bold initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session... Everything is in place for a quick escape without leaving Paris. Free admission. [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]
A one-of-a-kind party venue: a pub, a nightclub, and a hidden speakeasy bar tucked away inside an underground chapel.
Sponsored - Meet at The Hide: it’s at once a massive pub, a nightclub under the arches, and even a speakeasy—a hidden bar at 500 Shooters. Book your evenings—you’ll love the festive vibe! [Read more]
Le Flow: Paris's seasonal river barge with a rooftop and a nightclub on the Seine.
Sponsored - Flow is back at Port des Invalides, with its waterside terrace, the Cozy by Flow rooftop, and a hull-hugging club, blending street food, cocktails, DJ sets and summer nights on the Seine. [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]
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]
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]
Le Jardin, the rooftop terrace at Cheval Blanc Paris for Summer 2026
The Garden, Cheval Blanc Paris’s verdant rooftop, invites you to its 650 m2 perched on the 7th floor for the 2026 summer season. There you’ll find William Béquin’s fresh menu and Maxime Frédéric’s famed ice-cream sundaes, open Wednesday to Sunday throughout the summer. [Read more]
Corail: the summer restaurant-terrace on the forecourt of the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris — reviews and photos
Corail sails again in the 16th arrondissement, between the Palais de Tokyo and the Musée d’Art Moderne, with the Eiffel Tower in sight. Under oversized parasols, the ex-Forest serves up a summer detour with Mediterranean accents, between land and sea, featuring fresh cocktails, colorful plates and coral-hued sunsets. [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]
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]
Hollande Ponds: the free riverside guinguette beach with no swimming in Yvelines has reopened.
The Étangs de Hollande beach reopens this Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Yvelines (78), after several days of closure caused by storms. We set out to explore the site, from hot sand to deck chairs, inflatable castles, a guinguette, and a free sunset concert that await you through August 30, 2026. [Read more]
La Douce Heure: Galeries Lafayette's rooftop with Cyril Lignac–crafted cocktails and tapas
La Douce Heure takes up residence for the summer on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann: a pop-up bar with a Riviera vibe, featuring elderflower cocktails and shareable plates crafted by Cyril Lignac, opening from June 18 to August 31, 2026. [Read more]
Pygments, Thunder, Superboum... Kilomètre25's upcoming outdoor nights
Kilometre25, the open-air venue tucked under the Paris ring road between Paris and Pantin, is back for the sunny season. On the lineup, just like last year, techno and house nights that hit hard, blending international stars with Parisian collectives! [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]
Plat/form, a cultural and festive terrace with a riverside bistro by the Seine, back this spring–summer 2026.
Plat/Form is the temporary hotspot you’ll find in Paris at the foot of the BNF. On the menu: a Seine riverside terrace, a food menu imagined by chef Romain Brechignac, weekend barbecues, and DJ sets. [Read more]
Plantation Paris: a unique rooftop in one of Europe's largest urban farms in the 18th arrondissement
The 18th arrondissement of Paris is home to a rooftop that goes all out. And no wonder—this one-of-a-kind venue sits inside one of Europe’s largest urban farms. Here’s what you need to know about the Plantation Paris concept. [Read more]
The Marais' 300-square-meter rooftop, the Terraza Mikuna 2026
Terraza Mikuna, the 300-square-meter rooftop perched atop the BHV Marais building in Paris's 4th arrondissement, reopens for the 2026 season with a revamped menu, a new lunch offering, and some great cocktails. [Read more]
Nijinsky Rooftop, the hidden terrace perched atop a famous theater with views of Paris
Perched atop the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Nijinsky Rooftop invites you to savor Paris from above, open until June 7, then from July 12 to September 21, 2026, with a panoramic terrace, cocktails, all-day dining, and DJ sets into the small hours. [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 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]
The riverside guinguette at La Pointe Sauvage on the banks of the Marne in Seine-et-Marne has opened its doors.
La guinguette of La Pointe Sauvage lands on the banks of the Marne in Vaires-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, for a summer season that looks set to be convivial. Concerts, grilled fare, crepes and good spirits are on the menu from May 6 to September 2026 (and maybe beyond if the vibes—and the weather—cooperate). [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]
Seine-et-Marne: the guinguette — a riverside terrace on the Loing with a view of the medieval castle has reopened.
La Terrasse du Moulin de Nemours, an open-air guinguette-terrace on the banks of the Loing, has reopened for the 2026 season in Seine-et-Marne. A bar, an open-air food market and views of the medieval castle await you. [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]
La Maison Faitout, a bar-restaurant and a welcoming community hub with a garden in Paris’s 20th arrondissement.
Nestled in the Pyrénées district, Maison Faitout is a charming hub of culinary life, a place to gather year-round or enjoy its terrace on sunny days. [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]
A 39 euro menu on the terrace of the Lucas Carton bistro, a historic restaurant in La Madeleine
Opposite the Madeleine, chef Hugo Bourny offers a refined menu at 39 euros, combining French tradition, Art Nouveau elegance and magnified everyday products, on the terrace of the bistro in the heart of Michelin-starred Lucas Carton. [Read more]
Les Roseaux, the new Hangar Y restaurant in Meudon, designed by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne
Les Roseaux, the new restaurant at the Hangar Y in Meudon, offers seasonal cuisine by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne, to be discovered from Wednesday to Sunday in 2025 in a bucolic setting. [Read more]
Le Café A: the hidden terrace restaurant near the Canal Saint-Martin
A terrace restaurant in Paris, Café A, located in the former Récollets convent a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, unveils a vast hidden terrace in the 10th arrondissement. Open every day until 11pm, it's the ideal place to enjoy the warm weather in a peaceful setting, right in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Rosa Bonheur des Buttes-Chaumont, the festive guinguette in the heart of the 19th arrondissement park
Feel like going green? Then head for the Rosa Bonheur in Buttes Chaumont, nestled in the heart of a lush green park. Le Rosa Bonheur, as the owners call it, is a friendly, tolerant place, open to different mixes, ages and tastes, where quality and atmosphere come together every day. And of course, it's the place to go to find happiness! [Read more]
Les Maquereaux Rive Droite in Paris: the iodized terrace on the shore of the Parc Rives de Seine
Ready for a new breath of iodized air in Paris? Head to Les Maquereaux on the Rive Droite side to enjoy its terrace and breathtaking view over Ile Saint Louis, while feasting on delicious iodized flavors. From April to October, you'll feel like you're on vacation! [Read more]
Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest: a guinguette on a barge on the banks of the Seine in Asnières
On the quays of Asnières-sur-Seine, Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest invites you to enjoy a festive, bucolic barge terrace, Thursday to Sunday, all year round. [Read more]
La Maison Louveciennes, the festive restaurant with terrace and summer beach on the banks of the Seine - 78
Bistronomy, summer beaches and festive evenings just 20 minutes from Paris: La Maison Louveciennes, a landmark in the Yvelines region, welcomes you every day to its enchanting waterside setting. [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]
Roof, Madame Rêve's beautiful rooftop terrace at La Poste du Louvre
Roof, that's the name of the rooftop terrace on the roof of the Poste du Louvre in the 1st arrondissement, in the Halles district. With its sublime view over the whole of Paris and its beautiful green space, this new spot, owned by Madame Rêve and open to all, is sure to win you over. [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]
La Felicità, Station F's XXL restaurant by Big Mamma
Big Mamma continues its ascent with an address even bigger, better and more impressive than its predecessors! Called La Felicità, this huge Italian restaurant x food-market awaits you at Station F, in the 13th arrondissement. 4,500m2 of floor space, including a 1,000m2 sunny terrace, 3 bars, 5 kitchens, a caffetteria open non-stop until 1 a.m. ... It's madness! [Read more]
Rivié, the trendy restaurant at The Hoxton Paris hotel
A charming, trendy neo-brasserie in the 2nd arrondissement, Rivié is the restaurant of The Hoxton Paris hotel. Since its opening, it has attracted Parisians and tourists from all over the world alike. [Read more]
The Batofar is back! Make way for the cultural, festive and gourmet Bateau Phare
The Batofar, the famous red boat moored in Paris's 13th arrondissement and recognizable by its imposing turret, a beacon of the nightlife world in its day, closed its doors 6 years ago. It's a rebirth for this spot, which is now open to us once again. With shows, concerts, clubbing and restaurants, we'll be back for more. [Read more]
Living Kitchen at Zoku Paris: restaurant and rooftop terrace
We're off to discover Living Kitchen, the trendy rooftop spot from Zoku Paris, offering a restaurant, bar and festive terrace in the 17th arrondissement. [Read more]
The TLM, the new living space on the Petite Ceinture in the 19th district, accessible and supportive of others
TLM is the spot that's waking up the Little Belt in Paris's 19th arrondissement. After closing for renovation, the TLM, located at 105 rue Curial in Paris's 19th arrondissement, reopened on March 26, 2024. This project, initiated by the Au fil du Rail collective following a call for projects from the SNCF, transforms a former railway hall into a living space dedicated to culture, sustainable fashion and responsible food, with the ultimate aim of bringing together all publics from all walks of life. [Read more]
Rosa à l'Est - Porte Jaune: the guinguette of the Bois de Vincennes
In the Rosa Bonheur family, we're also heading east! The most famous of Parisian guinguettes also offers you a hot spot in a green, bucolic and historic setting in Paris: the Chalet de la Porte Jaune. Head to the heart of the Bois de Vincennes to discover Rosa à l'Est - Porte Jaune and enjoy the Camargue spirit that Rosa Bonheur has been creating with joy and passion for over 12 years. [Read more]
Comptoir Général: a tropical escape in the heart of Paris
Évasion Tropicale in Paris: discover the Comptoir Général, a unique venue for memorable evenings in Paris [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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