My top pick of the best rooftops in Paris

In this article, I invite you to discover my selection of the best rooftops that I have been able to explore and test in Paris. Of course, this selection is not exhaustive, and I will be adding new Parisian addresses on this theme as I continue my tests. You can also find my selection of the best Parisian terraces in this other article! Naturally, as is my habit, I regularly update this article with my new discoveries.

Please drink responsibly. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.

Table of Contents

The Zoku Paris Rooftop

Zoku Paris rooftop with guests under a wooden pergola and hanging lights.

Zoku is a hybrid hotel located in the 17th arrondissement, offering a place to live, work, and socialize in Paris. It features coworking spaces, a restaurant called Living Kitchen, meeting rooms, and a fantastic rooftop. We tested it one evening at the end of August, and I must say we really loved the place. The rooftop is very pretty, filled with greenery, and it also offers live music on certain Thursday nights. On-site, the address offers cocktails, drinks, and some tapas to share.

Must try: the house gin & tonics (you choose your gin from a lovely selection of brands – prices between €12 and €15); there is also a selection of signature cocktails (between €11.50 and €13), we tested the Dark Daiquiri (€12.50); to share, we had the eggplant caviar (€9), the guacamole (€11), and the breaded camembert (€13).

Bottle of Hysope Original tonic and a glass of sparkling water with lemon on a rooftop.

Zoku Paris rooftop terrace, woman drinking a glass with a city view.

Spicy dip and flatbread with green onion topping at Zoku Paris.

Cocktail and tapas on the Zoku Paris rooftop.

Verdant Zoku Paris rooftop with an urban view and wooden structures.

View from the Zoku Paris rooftop over the city and highway at sunset.

Guacamole with purple petals and chili peppers at the Zoku Paris rooftop.

Tested in 2024 - invitation

Zoku Paris
48 Avenue de la Porte de Clichy, 75017 Paris
Price: tapas to share between €9 and €13
Link to the hotel website

The Les Ombres cocktail bar on the rooftop of the Quai Branly Museum

Paris rooftop bar with view of the illuminated Eiffel Tower and guests dining.

I think this bar and rooftop offer one of the most beautiful views of Paris! Bramble is the summer cocktail bar for the Les Ombres restaurant by Alain Ducasse, located entirely outdoors on the rooftop of the Quai Branly Museum, facing the Eiffel Tower. I had already mentioned the food addresses at the Quai Branly Museum in a dedicated article.

On the menu in 2024, there were exclusive cocktails created in collaboration with Margot Combat, with whom I had already had the chance to take a cocktail class, and whom I told you about in my article on my selection of cocktail bars in Paris. In 2025, the cocktail menu is still just as great, inspired by the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean. To accompany all this, the chef of the Les Ombres restaurant, Alexandre Sempere, has signed off on a very nice menu of tapas and snacks (savory, frozen, or sweet) to enjoy “at your fingertips.” The magic of the place really reveals itself at nightfall, when the Iron Lady lights up and sparkles, offering a magnificent spectacle!

Cocktails, olives, tapas, and a small burger on the terrace of the Les Ombres restaurant.

Restaurant terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower in the sun.

Blackberry cocktail on a Paris rooftop with a blurry Eiffel Tower in the background.

Quai Branly rooftop bar with a view of the Eiffel Tower and cocktails.

Bartenders preparing cocktails on the Quai Branly rooftop in Paris.

Appetizer plate and cocktails on an orange table on the Quai Branly rooftop.

Bramble cocktails on the Quai Branly Paris rooftop.

Red cocktail, snacks, and thin fries on a rooftop table in Paris.

Cocktails, burgers, olives, and chips at the Les Ombres bar at Quai Branly.

Tapas, burgers, olives, and cocktails at the Les Ombres restaurant at Quai Branly.

Terrace of the Les Ombres restaurant on the Quai Branly rooftop.

Glass of champagne at sunset with the illuminated Eiffel Tower in the background.

Illuminated Eiffel Tower seen at night from a Parisian rooftop.

Tested in 2024 and 2025

Cocktail bar at the Les Ombres restaurant – Quai Branly Museum
27 quai Jacques Chirac 75007 Paris
Open from Monday to Sunday starting at 6:00 PM
Rates : mocktails and cocktails between €15 and €22 / tapas plates between €4 and €15
Reservations highly recommended
Link to the bar’s website

The Musée d’Orsay rooftop

Parisian terrace with a view of the Carrousel ferris wheel and the Sacré-Cœur.

This rooftop suspended above the Seine offers a stunning view of Paris, the Louvre, and also the Vasque with a small selection of snacks and drinks. If you’re looking for it, it is located at the exit of the Impressionism gallery and is, of course, open mainly during the summer season.

Parisian terrace view over the Seine with a woman enjoying a drink.

Baguettes, La Parisienne beer, and spreads on a Parisian terrace.

View of Paris from a terrace: Seine, ferris wheel, Sacré-Cœur, and ornate railing.

Terrace with statue, view of the Louvre Museum and blue Parisian sky.

Tested in 2025 - Invitation

Musée d’Orsay
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris
Price: cocktails €13 / mocktails €10 / beer €6.3 / Superproducteur spreads €12

The Shed, the rooftop of the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards

Terrace of the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards rooftop with guests and red awning.

This terrace, a timeless escape, is set on the top floor of the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards. It’s a great rooftop spot, well-hidden and completely peaceful. On the menu, cocktails are divided into 3 categories: No Shed (non-alcoholic / €10), One Shed (low alcohol / between €14 and €15), and Two Shed (standard alcohol volume / €16).

Must try:

Among the non-alcoholic drinks, the Pineapple and Coco Smash frozen is amazing!!! Super fresh and very tasty, I loved it!
Among the Two Shed cocktails, the “from our vegetable garden” cocktail has a magnificent 100% natural color (that’s what the bartender assured us) and it is also very, very good. Rather soft and sweet, but perfectly balanced.

Be aware, however, that the rooftop is quite small and it is impossible to reserve, so don’t come too late (I’d say 7:30 PM maximum) if you want to get a small spot and also enjoy the last rays of sunshine (afterwards, it disappears behind the buildings). For your information, in these photos, I am wearing the skirt from the ethical brand Refab Market, which I have already mentioned to you on Instagram.

Hôtel des Grands Boulevards rooftop terrace with a woman on her phone.

Rustic wooden stools on the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards rooftop terrace.

Glass roof terrace of the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards with white balconies and greenery.

Pink cocktail on terrace, Hôtel des Grands Boulevards neighborhood.

Hôtel des Grands Boulevards terrace: woman sitting with cocktails.

Zinc Parisian roofs with dormer windows, view from the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards rooftop.

Iced cocktail on the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards rooftop terrace.

Hôtel des Grands Boulevards terrace, a woman standing at the entrance.

Tested in 2019 - invitation

The Shed / Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
17 boulevard Poissonnière
Link to the bar’s website

The SkyBar at the Hôtel Pullman Montparnasse

Rooftop bar in Paris with a view of the Montparnasse Tower and the city.

Located on the 32nd floor of the Hôtel Pullman Paris Montparnasse, the Skybar has one of the most dizzying views in Paris. After an express ride in the elevator, you find yourself at the very top of the building with a breathtaking view of the surroundings. The venue offers signature cocktails, classified by texture and accompanied by creative bites with Asian influences.

Signature cocktail with a paper airplane served on a Parisian rooftop.

Creamy cocktail with toasted marshmallow, perfect for a Parisian rooftop.

Facade of the Hôtel Pullman Paris Montparnasse, mentioned for its SkyBar rooftop.

Woman on a rooftop in Paris with cocktails and a city view.

Panoramic view of Paris and La Défense at sunset from a rooftop.

Silhouettes of people on a Parisian rooftop at sunset, city view.

Tested in 2022 - invitation

SkyBar Paris
Hôtel Pullman Montparnasse
19 rue du Commandant-René-Mouchotte 75014 Paris
Cocktail prices: between €19 and €23
Link to the bar’s website

The TOO Hôtel rooftop: TOO TacTac Skybar & Rooftop

Located in the heart of the 13th arrondissement, the TOO Hôtel, its panoramic restaurant & electric skybar invite Parisians and travelers from all over the world to admire the magnificent view of Paris from more than 120 meters high! This hotel, designed by Philippe Starck, offers an unobstructed view of the capital.

Modern glass facade of the TOO Paris hotel under a blue sky.

Panoramic view of Paris from the rooftop terrace of the Too Paris Hotel.

Brunch terrace on the roof of the Too Paris Hotel with a view of the city and Eiffel Tower.

Aerial view of Paris, Eiffel Tower, and skyscrapers under a blue sky.

Panoramic restaurant terrace in Paris, brunch style, city view.

Brunch view over Paris: smiling woman on terrace with hearty breakfast.

Tested in 2023 and 2024 - invitations

TOO Hôtel
65 Rue Bruneseau, 75013 Paris
Link to the Skybar’s website

The Galeries Lafayette Rooftop

Parisian rooftop terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower, waiters, and customers.

During the summer season, the Galeries Lafayette rooftop on the 7th floor of the main store is a spot highly appreciated for its magnificent view of the rooftops of Paris and the Opera. On this terrace, several ephemeral restaurants appear during the summer, changing from year to year. This includes, notably, Créatures, which offers plant-based cuisine imagined by chef Julien Sebbag. Their restaurants offer a terrace area for lunch in the sun (and with a few wasps), in a very pleasant setting.

Must try (photos and prices at the time of testing with the Paillotte restaurant in 2018): the large salads (€24) with burrata and organic tomatoes or hot Chavignol goat cheese salad; as a main course, you also have the pasta of the moment (€27); for dessert, the fruit pavlova (€12); wines by the glass at €9.

Galeries Lafayette rooftop terrace with a view of Paris and modern furniture.

La Paillotte terrace on the Galeries Lafayette rooftop with a view of Paris.

Burrata salad, pesto, heirloom tomatoes, and pine nuts.

Pesto penne with dry-cured ham on a Parisian terrace.

Parisian restaurant terrace, woman having lunch with a view of the rooftops of Paris.

Parisian terrace with panoramic view, tables, parasols, and a welcome sign.

Strawberry, peach, and shortbread minute dessert on a white plate, summer terrace.

Parisian terrace, woman taking a picture of a dessert with a view of the rooftops.

Tested in 2018 - invitation

Rooftop Galeries Lafayette
21 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris

The Montparnasse Tower Rooftop

Every summer, you can go have a drink 210 meters above Paris, at the very top of the Montparnasse Tower, generally until the end of September. Which makes this place the highest rooftop in the capital, after all!

Parisian rooftop terrace with sunset view and people sitting on grass and wood.

Montparnasse Tower seen from below with advertising posters.

Aerial view of Paris at sunset from a terrace.

Parisian summer terrace with a view, people sitting at picnic tables on grass.

Parisian rooftop bar terrace with live music and floral decorations.

Plate of cold cuts and cheeses on a red and white checkered tablecloth.

Tested in 2020 - invitation

Montparnasse Tower Rooftop Bar
Observatoire Panoramique de la Tour Montparnasse
33 avenue du Maine 75015 Paris
Access with a ticket to the Observatoire Panoramique de la Tour Montparnasse
Link to the rooftop’s website

And you, what are your favorite rooftops in Paris?

Parisian terrace with Eiffel Tower view, woman with a cocktail and a Moët & Chandon glass.

Find all my restaurant tests in Paris below:
⇒ All my restaurant review articles in Paris
⇒ All my restaurants with terraces in Paris
⇒ All my favorite rooftop addresses in Paris

MY FAVORITE ROOFTOP ADDRESSES IN PARIS
⇒ Les Soirées Perchées at Nüba

Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez and Mademoiselle Bon Plan
Photos are not royalty-free, photographer authorization mandatory before any use