The best terraces for the Parisian summer

What could be more pleasant than a lovely terrace for the sunny days?! And of course, we’ve been waiting for this so impatiently all year that even hit-or-miss weather hasn’t stopped me (but I imagine you too?) from starting to test out terraces from the very first rays of sun. In this article, I offer you a selection of the best Parisian spots for summer when it comes to terraces. I also update this post regularly to add my new finds and to keep the information for all the terraces current. For the sake of simplicity, I have also organized this article and my selection of terraces by Parisian arrondissement.

Table of Contents

Terraces in the 1st arrondissement of Paris

The terrace of Le Grand Véfour

Terrace of Le Grand Véfour with tables set under colonnades and bamboo.

Le Grand Véfour is undoubtedly an iconic spot in Parisian life, for its gastronomy as much as for its literary history (Colette was a regular at the address because she had her apartment nearby), artistic side, or even its political one. Opened in 1784, this restaurant has traversed the centuries, comfortably nestled in the magnificent setting of the Palais-Royal gardens (a place that, by the way, did not always have a great reputation until the mid-19th century, as it housed many gambling houses and other libertine amusements).

In the summer, as every year for the past few years, the restaurant has permission to set up its terrace under the colonnades of the Palais-Royal in addition to a few tables that overlook the interior of the garden. For me, it’s a truly memorable moment because it’s often my first terrace of the year! Plus, the good news is that this part of the terrace under the peristyle is permanent and comes back every summer. And the advantage is that this terrace, sheltered by the arcades, is a great spot regardless of the weather!

Terrace of Le Grand Véfour, Palais Royal, Paris, with customers under white parasols.

Wrought iron restaurant sign Véfour, Paris terrace.

Smiling woman enjoying red wine during a gourmet meal at Le Grand Véfour.

Covered terrace of Le Grand Véfour with columns and set tables.

Terrace of Le Grand Véfour Paris with columns and potted bamboo.

Terrace of Le Grand Véfour, woman enjoying dishes with white wine.

Chocolate and vanilla éclair on a Parisian terrace, dessert from Le Grand Véfour.

Covered terrace of Le Grand Véfour with columns and white-clothed tables.

Outdoor terrace of Restaurant Le Grand Véfour with tables set under arcades.

Yellow cocktail with a slice of dried lime and mint garnish on a white table.

Covered terrace of Le Grand Véfour with tables set under columns.

On the plates, you’ll find cuisine that is simpler than before, but still just as good and with softer prices. Le Grand Véfour is indeed returning to its roots as a place “to meet up” from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week with more simplicity and friendliness (even if the service is still just as impeccable). Special mention for the desserts, which are still just as sublime!

For drinks, let the establishment’s sommelier guide you for a small glass of wine from the menu to pair with your dish. Otherwise, at the bar, the establishment offers a lovely cocktail menu, and for those who don’t drink alcohol, I tested one of the non-alcoholic cocktails on the menu for you, and I must say it was really very good.

Bottle of Domaine des Huards Ouvrage Cheverny 2014 presented on a white tablecloth.

Artichoke broth and poached egg at Le Grand Véfour.

Fish fillet with sliced vegetables, caviar, and asparagus on a white plate.

Stuffed eggplant with grapefruit and crispy vermicelli at Le Grand Véfour.

Salmon steak at Le Grand Véfour with sauce and seed crust.

Pigeon or poultry dish from Le Grand Véfour with peas, onion, and green vegetables.

Bottle of red wine La Demoiselle d'Haut-Peyrat Haut-Médoc 2016 Grand Vin de Bordeaux.

Plate of fish and side dish enjoyed at Le Grand Véfour Paris.

Grilled salmon steak and mashed potatoes on a Parisian terrace.

Bottle of white wine Clos de l'Ours Milia 2022 held on a Parisian terrace.

Grapefruit baba with lemon zest from Le Grand Véfour.

Woman enjoying a dessert at Le Grand Véfour during a Parisian summer terrace meal.

Chocolate-mango dessert on a plate, Le Grand Véfour, Parisian terrace.

Red fruit dessert, green ice cream, and coulis at Le Grand Véfour.

Pecan mille-feuille, cream, and sorbet on a plate with caramel sauce.

Pistachio and raspberry iced dessert on a decorated plate at Le Grand Véfour Paris.

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Le Grand Véfour
17 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris
The good deal: Semainier menu (lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday) which changes according to the days of the week, at €57 in two stages and €68 in three stages
Another good deal: Cocktail happy hour from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (price between €11 and €16) with the option to pair it with some charcuterie boards
Link to the restaurant’s website

The secret terrace of Le Roch Hôtel & Spa

Secret terrace of Le Roch Hôtel & Spa in Paris with greenery and glass floor.

It is always a pleasure to return to the restaurant of Le Roch Hôtel & Spa (which I tell you about very regularly on the blog and also on my Instagram account @mellebonplan) to discover the establishment’s new features! Since last summer, the superb hidden terrace of the establishment has become greener and is now the Vegetable Garden. And in 2024, it is hosting the Maison tropézienne Vilebrequin for the summer season with its new chef Frédérick Lyard. To celebrate the return of summer, the latter is offering a gourmet and colorful menu that places the flavors of the South, its vegetables from the Vegetable Garden, its aromatic plants, and its sun-drenched fruits at the heart of the plate. On the program is simple but refined cuisine with excellent products and perfectly mastered cooking (special mention for the meat and fish dishes). I am always just as much a fan of their colorful plates, which already make you want to savor them so much when you see them arrive on the table!

In short, as every year, the terrace of Le Roch Hôtel & Spa is a little gem that we only reveal to people we love, because we know they will have a wonderful time there, a break in the heart of the capital, and that they will feast on the establishment’s cuisine, which has never disappointed us.

Summer cocktails with lime wedge, red currants, and fresh herbs on a terrace.

Seared tuna, soy sauce, sesame, and cilantro on the terrace of Le Roch Hôtel & Spa.

Poached eggs, asparagus, ham, and polenta on a white plate, Roch Hôtel terrace.

Cutting a grilled octopus dish with mousse, vegetables, and fresh herbs.

Secret terrace Roch Hôtel & Spa, woman enjoying a dish in a green setting.

Roch Hôtel & Spa Paris terrace: refined dishes, cocktail, and bread on the table.

Mint in a pot on a Parisian terrace at Le Roch Hôtel & Spa.

Parisian interior courtyard seen from below with white facades and cloudy sky.

Three luminous rope pendant lights on a green Parisian terrace.

Garland of colorful pennants in front of the lush vegetation of a Parisian terrace.

Fresh cocktail garnished with basil on a Parisian terrace at Le Roch Hôtel & Spa.

Secret terrace of Le Roch Hôtel & Spa Paris with rattan furniture and greenery.

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Roch Hotel & Spa
28 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris
The terrace is open every day of the week between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM from May to September
Price: cocktails €20 / starters between €12 and €18 / main dishes between €24 and €32 / desserts between €11 and €14
The good deal: the lunch menu with starter + main dish or main dish + dessert at €35 / starter + main dish + dessert at €41
Link to the establishment’s website

The very Parisian terrace of Café du Louvre

Sunny outdoor terrace of Café du Louvre in Paris with customers.

If you are looking for a terrace with a very Parisian atmosphere and close to the Louvre Museum, I recommend the terrace of Café du Louvre. The welcome is very friendly, and the “minute” detox juices are quite decent (€8). You also have some little things to nibble on for an aperitif. However, I also tested the restaurant’s food menu, and on this point, I was really not convinced by what I ate. I therefore recommend this address more for having a drink, a coffee, or a light aperitif.

Summer terrace of Café du Louvre in Paris with tables and parasols.

Interior of Café du Louvre with customers and bar, Parisian atmosphere.

Terrace of Café du Louvre, Paris: woman eating sardines and drinking a cocktail.

Terrace of Café du Louvre: sardines, toasts, and cocktails on a wooden table.

Terrace of Café du Louvre with sign “Continuous Service Wines” under an awning.

Smiling woman drinking a coffee on a terrace at Café du Louvre Paris.

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Café du Louvre
3 avenue de l’Opéra 75001 Paris
Price: plates to share between €11 and €24 / wines by the glass between €5.50 and €18

Terraces in the 4th arrondissement of Paris

The Péniche Marcounet terrace

Ephemeral terrace of the Péniche Marcounet on the banks of the Seine in Paris.

Like every summer, the freshly renovated Péniche Marcounet opens its iconic musical terrace, at the foot of Pont Marie. The barge puts the spotlight on live music, DJ sets, and sharing-style cuisine. You can settle down on the pallets on the dock to enjoy a concert on the terrace with a lovely, slightly jazzy program.

As for food and drinks, the venue offers a cocktail menu (priced between 12 € and 14 € with alcohol and 10 € for mocktails) with or without alcohol, wine, beer, and as for small snacks, I recommend the signature hot dog with chicken, crispy onions, and sweet yellow mustard (12 €) or the grilled keftas with a méchouia salad (17 €). And otherwise, for apéritif, you can also grab some spreads or small plates to share (between 6 € and 8 €).

Terrace of the Péniche Marcounet with guests sitting on furniture made with pallets.

Terrace of the Péniche Marcounet with live music and pallet furniture.

Cocktails and nachos on the terrace of the Péniche Marcounet.

Marcounet terrace: hand holding an ice bag for a bottle on a wooden table.

Péniche Marcounet terrace: meatballs, nachos, and cocktail on a wooden table.

Gourmet hot dog with cocktail on the terrace of the Péniche Marcounet.

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La Péniche Marcounet
Quai de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, 75004 Paris
DJ set concerts from Thursday to Sunday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Link to the barge’s website

Terraces in the 5th arrondissement of Paris

The La Terrasse des Belles Plantes terrace

Green and covered terrace of Les Belles Plantes with bistro chairs and rattan lighting.

This summer restaurant, located within the Jardin des Plantes, offers a lush setting and several sunny terraces with a bucolic atmosphere…. With its large sun-drenched terrace protected by a reed pergola and its terrace on the Jardin des Plantes side that feels like a summer lounge, Les Belles Plantes is a wonderful bubble of disconnection in the heart of the Capital. On the menu, you’ll find Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to accompany colorful cocktails (with or without alcohol), a real moment of escape in the middle of Paris. In any case, it’s an address that I personally really liked, mainly for its setting, but the food is very lovely too.

To taste: as a starter, sea bream ceviche (12 €) or shrimp tempura (10 €); the Bowl Verde as a vegetarian main (17 €); grilled octopus with Chimichuri sauce (25 €); for dessert, the pistachio tiramisu (10.50 €).

Terrace of Les Belles Plantes Paris: guests under white drapes and rattan hanging light.

Woman in front of the green wall « Les Belles Plantes » in the Jardin des Plantes.

Outdoor terrace of Les Belles Plantes Paris with rattan furniture under a thatched roof.

Indoor bar of Les Belles Plantes with rattan stools and gold pendant lights.

Smiling woman holding out a yellow mint cocktail on a terrace.

Green terrace of Les Belles Plantes in Paris with tables, rattan chairs, and white parasols.

Falafel salad, chickpeas, roasted vegetables, and sauce on the Les Belles Plantes terrace.

Dried floral decoration on a wooden table on a Parisian terrace.

Grilled octopus served with mashed vegetables and sauce on a Les Belles Plantes terrace.

Tropical decor with banana leaf wallpaper, yellow wall light, and vase.

Woman eating on a terrace with jungle wall decor at Les Belles Plantes Paris.

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Les Belles Plantes
Jardin des Plantes
47 rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris
Price: mocktails and detox juices between 7€ and 9€ / starters between 9.50€ and 12€ / mains between 16€ and 25€ / desserts between 8€ and 11€
Link to the establishment’s website

Terraces in the 7th arrondissement of Paris

The Penthouse of the Péniche Francette

Summer terrace of the Péniche Francette in Paris with guests and a waitress.

Francette is an address open since summer 2021 on a barge with a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower! The venue offers 3 indoor rooms with 3 atmospheres. We tested their penthouse with great cocktails (about 12 €) and plenty of super good small plates to share (count between 7 and 18 € per plate). On the menu, sea bream carpaccio, breaded camembert, hot dog, croque monsieur, strawberry cream puffs, and floating island for dessert. In short, the ideal place for an apéritif dinner with friends. And when night falls, the magic of Paris works, and we always watch the iron lady sparkling with wonder in our eyes.

Péniche Francette terrace, indoor view with wood furniture and sun, near the Seine.

Péniche Francette terrace with view of the Eiffel Tower and cocktails.

Francette Penthouse bar with neon sign and glass roof.

Sliced croque-monsieur and fries on the Péniche Francette Paris terrace.

Frothy cocktail with a purple rosebud on a Parisian terrace.

Cocktails and food on a wooden terrace with blurry people in the background.

Péniche Francette terrace: medium shot of boards, sandwiches, fries, and cocktails on a wooden table.

Gourmet hot dogs on a wooden terrace, served on a tray at the Péniche Francette.

Floating island with almonds and cream sauce in a black bowl on a wooden table.

Parisian terrace at night with a view of the illuminated Eiffel Tower.

Nighttime terrace of the Péniche Francette, illuminated, with blue neon sign.

Neon sign "FRANCETTE" seen at night in front of the restaurant terrace.

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Penthouse de Francette
Port de Suffren, 75007 Paris
Link to the address’s website

The Café Jacques terrace at the Musée du Quai Branly

Terrace of the Café Jacques at the Musée du Quai Branly with customers and vegetation.

This restaurant, managed by Musiam Paris, is located in the heart of the museum’s poetic garden, which was designed by landscaper Gilles Clément. This contemporary café offers a menu of fresh seasonal products, mostly sourced around Paris and its region. You can also come here for breakfast or tea time with a nice selection of essential Parisian pastries. The restaurant’s terrace is particularly pleasant for sunny days, and you feel cut off from the Parisian hustle and bustle in this bucolic interlude within the frantic city.

Seasonal soup poured over a quenelle of cream at Café Jacques, Quai Branly.

Varied meals on a white table at Café Jacques Quai Branly Paris.

Exterior facade of the Café Jacques at the Musée du Quai Branly with terrace.

Vegetated outdoor spaces under the red roof of the Musée du Quai Branly.

Terrace of the Café Jacques at the Musée du Quai Branly with modern furniture and vegetation.

Patron eating dishes on the terrace of the Café Jacques at the Musée du Quai Branly.

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Café Jacques
27 Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris
Price: Saveurs du Monde menu with main + dessert + drink 31 € / children’s menu up to 12 years old 12 € / lunch set menu with dish of the day + dessert 29 €
Link to the restaurant’s website

The Musée d’Orsay terrace

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

This terrace 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 are looking for it, it is located at the exit of the Impressionism gallery, and it is mainly open during the summer season, obviously.

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

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

Paris view from a terrace: Seine, ferris wheel, Sacré-Cœur, and ornate balustrade.

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

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

Terraces in the 8th arrondissement of Paris

The Hôtel du Collectionneur terrace

Chic summer terrace of the Hôtel Le Collectionneur Paris under a plane tree and yellow parasols.

The Hôtel du Collectionneur is a very beautiful 5-star establishment in Paris that celebrates the Art Deco style. It houses a restaurant & bar, Le Collectionneur Paris, which has a beautiful, intimate terrace for the summer season. On the menu, very good creative cocktails (bravo to the barmaid!) inspired by the great mixology classics. The terrace setting is very nice, and the food is well-made with good products, but I found it lacked a bit of character for my taste.

We tasted: sea bass carpaccio, pomegranate marinade, and crunchy fennel (22 €); white asparagus with citrus espuma with shavings of Salers (18 €); shrimp with Cajun sauce with grilled summer vegetables (32 €); chimichurri beef fillet and green beans (45 €); for dessert, I recommend the pavlova (12 €).

Barmaid Marina preparing a cocktail with a shaker at the Hôtel Le Collectionneur Paris.

Two summer cocktails on a terrace, garnished with dried fruits and herbs.

Fish carpaccio with soybeans, pomegranate, and celery on a Parisian terrace.

Grilled steak, tied green beans, and sauce on a green ceramic plate.

Person cutting white asparagus with parmesan shavings on a Parisian terrace.

Waiter presenting bottles of Sancerre Château de Sancerre and Santenay Premier Cru Clos Rousseau.

Terrace of the Hôtel Le Collectionneur with woman enjoying a refined meal.

Parisian terrace with white asparagus and carpaccio at the Hôtel Le Collectionneur.

Facade of the Hôtel du Collectionneur Paris with its large windows and entrance.

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Hôtel du Collectionneur
51-57 rue de Courcelles 75008 Paris
Price: signature cocktails 22€ / starters between 12€ and 23€ / mains between 21€ and 45€ / desserts between 11€ and 14€ / very beautiful selection of wines by the glass also
Link to the hotel’s website

The Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg terraces

This magnificent 5-star hotel from the Sofitel group offers no fewer than 2 terraces for the summer season. The first is nestled in a charming interior patio, while the other spreads out on the pedestrian street in front of the establishment.

The patio of the Blossom restaurant

Green terrace of the Sofitel Paris Blossom with customers having lunch.

During the summer of 2024, we dined on the lush and intimate terrace of the hotel’s restaurant: Blossom. We started by having a signature cocktail from the Bar du Faubourg, before discovering the menu by chef Anaïs Foray. Local, responsible, and seasonal products are highlighted, and the restaurant carries the Ecotable label. The fruits and vegetables come from regional farms, and the chef prioritizes plant-based ingredients in her dishes.

I was particularly won over by the chef’s signature appetizer, the all-green salad (22 €), a true success! For the main course, we had the octopus in persillade (40 €) and the free-range Challans duck fillet (36 €), and everything was delicious. The desserts are not to be outdone, as they are prepared by pastry chef Shereen Khelif. I recommend her fan (14 €) with flavors that change with the seasons. During our visit, it was cherry and pistachio.

Parisian interior courtyard with stone facade and green foliage, Sofitel Hotel.

Cocktails on a Parisian terrace: smiling woman holding a red drink.

Tartlet of raw fish and fish roe on a green leaf served on the terrace.

Woman on a floral Parisian terrace with a fan and cocktails.

Duck breast with green vegetables, striped radish, and cranberries on a Sofitel Paris plate.

Parisian summer terrace at Sofitel with gourmet dishes and drinks, overhead view.

Tasting of grilled octopus on a Parisian terrace at Sofitel.

Parisian restaurant terrace Blum, Sofitel, green ambiance with set tables.

Taco or wafer dessert with Olympic rings, presented on a Parisian terrace.

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Restaurant Blossom
11 bis rue Boissy d’Anglas 75008 Paris
Open Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner
Prices: appetizers between 20 € and 24 € / main courses between 30 € and 40 € / desserts between 12 € and 15 € / cocktails between 19 € and 21 €
Good deal: Blossom daily menus with appetizer + main course or main course + dessert at 42 € or appetizer + main course + dessert at 47 €
Link to the hotel’s website

The Bar le Faubourg terrace

Parisian terrace with black awning, white parasols, and vegetation, summer atmosphere.

During the summer of 2022, the terrace of Le Faubourg bar, at the 5-star Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel, partnered with the Venezuelan rum brand Diplomatico to offer a pop-up bar with an hacienda vibe. On the program: very good creative cocktails with tropical accents, such as La Havane (17 €) or the Punta Cana (17 €) which we were able to test and which we absolutely loved! The Bar du Faubourg also launched a menu of tapas inspired by typical Latin American dishes, pairing perfectly with Diplomático cocktails. In short, the ideal place for a summer and exotic afterwork in Paris!

To taste in tapas: guacamole (12 €); sea bream ceviche with coconut milk (14 €); spicy chicken tacos with salsa verde and cilantro (12 €).

Diplomático Rum wooden barrel in front of a Parisian hotel terrace.

Waiter caramelizing a half-passion fruit with a blowtorch on a yellow cocktail on the terrace.

Relaxed woman on a Parisian terrace with cocktail and tapas.

Summer terrace with tacos, guacamole, and cocktail on a round wooden table.

Summer terrace of Le Bar du Faubourg with plants and Haussmann facade in Paris.

Sea bream ceviche with coconut milk and peanuts on a Parisian terrace.

Exotic cocktail served on a Parisian terrace, smiling woman.

Tested in 2022

Le Bar du Faubourg
15 rue Boissy d’Anglas 75008 Paris
Prices: cocktails between 12€ and 20€ / tapas between 10€ and 14€ per plate

The confidential terrace of Camondo

Chic outdoor terrace with set tables and plants at Camondo Paris.

I suggest you discover a charming, intimate, and confidential Parisian terrace, that of Camondo, nestled on rue Monceau, right next to the Nissim de Camondo museum. As you have gathered, I truly fell in love with this beautiful address. It is the perfect place for a romantic evening in a classy and cozy setting.

On the plates, you will find seasonal bistronomic cuisine concocted by chefs Fanny Herpin and Mehdi Boucenna. We tasted the meagre tartare with strawberry and rhubarb (24 €), the Camus artichoke with its miso vinaigrette (17 €), the homemade smoked gravlax trout (32 €), or even a revisited version of the veal Tonnato (29 €) which I found particularly successful. For dessert, we fell for the Manjari chocolate mousse with its mascarpone cream (15 €).

Plate of French charcuterie with pâté and gherkins on a Parisian terrace.

Sparkling red cocktail served on a Parisian terrace by a smiling woman.

Chic outdoor terrace of Camondo Paris with set tables and hanging heater.

Terrace of the restaurant Le Camondo Paris with set tables and customers.

Creamy burrata with herb focaccia on a white plate.

Chic Parisian restaurant terrace with set table and wrought iron chairs.

Gourmet dish on a bed of greens, creamy sauce, and edible flowers.

Parisian terrace: grilled meat dish and asparagus sauce at Camondo Paris.

Parisian restaurant terrace with woman eating a dish.

Animated Parisian restaurant terrace at night under lights and in peace.

Illuminated entrance of the Le Camondo Paris restaurant with a person looking at an outdoor menu.

Secret terrace of The Roch Hôtel & Spa Paris with palm trees and greenery.

Chocolate and cream dessert on decorative Le Camondo Paris plate.

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Le Camondo
61bis Rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris
A la carte prices: appetizers between 16 and 26€ / main courses between 27 and 33€ / desserts between 8 and 15€ / signature cocktails 15€ / wines by the glass between 9 and 14€
link to the restaurant’s website

The Fauchon terrace at Grand Café Fauchon

Sunny terrace of the Grand Café Fauchon Paris with seated customers, summer atmosphere.

This terrace belongs to the Grand Café Fauchon, located across from the Église de la Madeleine. It is perfect for a Glam’Hours happy hour with girlfriends, with cocktails (or mocktails), and in 2024 the terrace was in collaboration with the Maison de liqueur St-Germain. Together, they created a collection of 4 dishes and Spritz to enjoy all summer long on the restaurant’s iconic terrace. To accompany this, the venue offered a tempting finger-food selection of food and Spritz pairings signed by chef Baptiste Limouzin. For dessert, we tasted the ice cream version of Fauchon’s iconic pastry, the Bisou-Bisou (white chocolate, peppermint, red berry coulis, crispy almond biscuit).

In 2025, the terrace was completely redesigned into a true botanical garden, in collaboration with Generous Gin (please note, the photos show the terrace in 2024, as I did not have the opportunity to test it in 2025).

Parisian terrace with toasts, cocktails, and summer dishes on a white-tableclothed table.

Two fruity cocktails on the Café Fauchon terrace with menu and straws.

Fish canapés on toast, served on a black marble tray, Parisian terrace.

Fresh fish ceviche with red herbs and citrus on a white plate.

1800 Tequila pop-up terrace with counter and parasols in Paris.

Slices of grilled meat with raspberries, sesame seeds, and herbs on a terrace.

Assortment of appetizers and cocktails on a Parisian terrace.

Grand Café Fauchon Paris Saint-Germain terrace with pink awnings.

Grand Café Fauchon terrace: appetizers, cocktails, and fried vegetables.

Tested in 2023 and 2024

Fauchon Terrace
Grand Café Fauchon
Fauchon l’hôtel Paris, 4 boulevard de la Malesherbes 75008 Paris
Offer available until Sunday, September 29, 2024
Prices: cocktails 16€ / plates to share between 12€ and 23€
Link to the address website

Terraces in the 9th arrondissement of Paris

The garden of Yakuza by Olivier

Chic outdoor terrace of the Yakuza Paris restaurant with wooden seats and greenery.

In the heart of the 5-star Maison Albar Hotels le Vendôme hotel, opened in February 2020 in the Opéra district, hides a haven of greenery. This small, pop-up and intimate terrace is a spot that is still quite confidential and spread by word of mouth. Located on rue du Helder, a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier and the Place Vendôme, this luxury establishment is part of the revival of a legendary place steeped in history: the famous hotel, restaurant & cabaret: Le Lyon d’Or.

The place also houses a very high-end sushi restaurant that I already told you about in my article on my selection of Japanese restaurants in Paris. It is also the first French address for the concept signed by the Portuguese Chef Olivier da Costa. After Lisbon, Cascais, Algarve and Porto, this fusion Japanese concept has now set up shop in Paris. As for the food, it’s top-tier and we truly enjoyed ourselves! For the summer season, Minuty, the Tropezian wine from the capital of the Côte-d’Azur, has set up in the Japanese garden of Yakuza by Olivier Paris with a selection of its vintages. As for the bar, the head bartender has dreamed up an exclusive cocktail based on Minuty Prestige Rosé with fruity and refreshing notes of peach, lemon, and honey-cardamom, which I highly recommend you try!

What we tasted: sashimi with top-quality fish; sakana fish tacos with guacamole, lime, and spices (19 €); super original gunkans with incredible flavor combinations (22 € and 18 €); also a big favorite for the Hot Yakuza sushi with salmon, cream cheese, and teriyaki (24 €); the yellowtail carpaccio with truffle ponzu (32 €); if you are a fan, the cocktails are also delicious and very original! In short, a magnificent address to book for a special occasion (expect at least 180€ for 2 people, drinks included).

Fish sashimi with truffles and salad, served with chopsticks, sauce and ginger.

Interior courtyard with modern and old buildings, looking up at the blue sky, Paris.

Yakuza Paris Japanese terrace tacos with fish roe and seaweed.

Yakuza Paris restaurant terrace with marble tables and lush vegetation.

Green Yakuza Paris terrace with horse sculpture and seated guests.

Yakuza Paris terrace: smiling woman with a black and white fan.

Salmon sashimi and Shishito pepper served with chopsticks on the Yakuza Paris terrace.

Fried Yakuza Paris sushi: tempura, cream, sauce and chives.

Steaming luxury sashimi, salmon, tuna and white fish with cucumber garnish.

Yakuza Paris terrace: woman enjoying sashimi and cocktails.

Two red berry mochis, floral decoration on a black plate at Yakuza Paris.

Yakuza Parisian restaurant terrace with greenery and white architecture.

Chic outdoor restaurant terrace with wooden tables and rattan chairs.

Matcha dessert with red currants and a black quenelle on a textured plate, Yakuza Paris.

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The garden of Yakuza by Olivier
from June to September
Maison Albar Hotels le Vendôme
7 Rue du Helder, 75009 Paris
from Tuesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner service (until 2 AM)
DJ set every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night
The bar remains open every day
Link to the restaurant website

The hidden terrace of Lou Cantou

Lou Cantou restaurant terrace with striped awnings and summer guests.

Lou Cantou restaurant terrace in Paris with striped awning.

This friendly address, nestled in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, is found in a charming passageway sheltered from the Parisian hustle and bustle. Lou Cantou offers an intimate, neighborhood atmosphere for lunch and dinner. This Parisian bistro offers a traditional but well-executed menu, and you are particularly well welcomed there by Stéphane, the host. An establishment with a very high likability factor that makes you want to return to share its warm and no-fuss atmosphere again. As for the food, you’ll find authentic and timeless dishes: deviled eggs; hanger steak (Montellos, Galicia) with matchstick fries; salmon tartare with matchstick fries; apple tart for dessert.

The extra touch in the evening: gourmet tapas; and a drink menu featuring beers, wines, and cocktails, all of which benefit from a happy hour from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Deviled eggs on green salad with beer and candle on a Parisian terrace.

Fresh mint and lime mojito on a Parisian terrace.

Parisian restaurant terrace with a woman sitting, in front of the sign "Cuisine maison".

Parisian terrace, woman eating in front of facade with the inscription Cuisine maison.

Salmon tartare with fries and lemon wedges on a Parisian terrace.

Tomato salad, mozzarella, pesto and mojito on a Parisian terrace.

Facade of a Parisian restaurant with striped awning and outdoor tables.

Tested in 2021 - Invitation

Lou Cantou
35 rue Cité d’Antin 75009 Paris
The good deal: starter + main or main + dessert: 17,50 € / starter + main + dessert: 21€
Link to the restaurant website

Terraces in the 10th arrondissement of Paris

The double terrace of Loui’s Corner

Louis' Corner terrace in Paris with customers under green umbrellas.

This terrace is located near the Canal Saint-Martin, right in the heart of Paris, yet you get the pleasant feeling of being in the square of an unlikely village, which is part of its charm. It is quite large as it can accommodate 80 people. Another advantage of this cafe-bar-restaurant is that it is open for continuous service from 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM and offers breakfasts, brunches, burgers, salads, bowls, grilled dishes, and veggie options. As for the food, the menu celebrates generous and well-executed cuisine with French and American inspirations. It is therefore a popular spot to enjoy a convivial moment at any time of the day.

To taste: sweet potato croquettes with shrimp (5,50 €); Yotam Bowl with Zaatar with bulgur, roasted eggplant, fried onions, zaatar, tahini-soy-lime vinaigrette, toasted almonds, fresh mint (15 €); the burgers are also very good (price between 14 € and 17,50 €); for dessert, the banana mousse with white chocolate sauce is quite original (8 €).

The extra plus: I tested this terrace during weather alternating between rain and sun and I can confirm that part of the terrace is well-sheltered!

Parisian terrace: woman eating tapas with white and red wine.

Grilled sausages in cazuela with parsley, tapas for Parisian terrace.

Parisian terrace: grilled chorizo, wines and croquettes on bistro table.

Parisian cafe terrace in the rain with folded rattan chairs.

Burger and fries served on a Parisian restaurant terrace with a glass of wine.

Loui's Corner burger with grilled chicken and pesto sauce on a Parisian terrace.

Smiling woman on a Parisian terrace with burger, fries and glasses of wine.

Louis' Paris terrace with green awning and parasols, Parisian summer style.

Old brick and stone building with slate roof and "Liberté Égalité Fraternité" inscription.

Crispy homemade fries served in a mini-fryer on a Parisian terrace.

Louis' Paris terrace with reflections on the wet sidewalk.

Tested in 2021 - Invitation

Loui’s Corner
49 rue Bichat 75010 Paris
The good deal: Daily menu (Monday to Friday from 12 PM to 3 PM) daily starter + daily main + dessert from the menu at 20 € / daily main + dessert from the menu at 16 € / daily starter + daily main at 15 € / breakfast package at 8 €
Link to the restaurant website

Terraces in the 11th arrondissement of Paris

The secret terrace of Laïa Voltaire

This address is the Mediterranean stopover of the Fuga brand, which has several Parisian locations. Laïa Voltaire is set at the back of a courtyard, in a former neighborhood distillery, and offers a very pleasant terrace/garden at the back of its restaurant for the summer season. It is the ideal place for a quiet little apéro, drinking a cocktail or mocktail, accompanied by a Laïazza, their specialty: gourmet pizzettes made with natural sourdough.

Tested in 2025

Laïa Voltaire
226 Bd Voltaire, 75011 Paris

The Lillet terrace at Les Jardins du Marais

Outdoor Parisian terrace set up with tables, Lillet chairs and a waitress carrying a tray.

During the summer season, the 4-star hotel Les Jardins du Marais offers a very beautiful, confidential 1500m2 terrace nestled in the heart of the Marais. In 2025, the terrace is transforming into the colors of Lillet (a wine-based aperitif brand produced in Podensac, near Bordeaux). On the program: signature cocktails with Lillet, of course, and pétanque and Mölkky games.

Parisian terrace with two LILLET deckchairs and a coffee table in the sun.

Parisian terrace with a cherub statue and flowers in a paved courtyard.

Glass of white wine and flowers on a Parisian terrace table with a bicycle in the background.

Parisian terrace with red and white Lillet deckchairs near vegetation.

Les Jardins du Marais
74 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris
Terrace open from Tuesday to Saturday until 11 PM / restaurant is open from 12 PM to 2:30 PM
Link to the hotel website

The small terrace of Café du Trône

Crowded terrace of the Café du Trône in Paris with red and white striped awning.

This modest little spot is quite honest in what it serves; the welcome is pleasant, and above all, it offers a very nice little terrace around the Place de la Nation for the summer season. For our part, we opted for two salads, accompanied by hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise (€6.50), and for dessert, we had the coffee gourmand (€7.50) and the tiramisu (€6.50).

Summer terrace of Café du Trône in Paris with red awnings.

Mixed salads and glasses of white wine on a Parisian terrace.

Parisian terrace with salads, white wine, and water on a wicker table.

Summer terrace of Café du Trône in Paris with customers and passersby.

Parisian terrace with red, black, and white bistro chairs in front of a cafe.

Desserts and coffees on a colorful Parisian terrace.

Tested in 2025 - Invitation

Le Café du Trône
3 avenue du Trône, 75011 Paris
Open 7 days a week
Price: starters between €6.50 and €17 / salads between €14.20 and €14.90 / main dishes between €12.50 and €18.50 / burgers between €15.20 and €25.90 / desserts between €4.50 and €9.50 / wine by the glass between €4.90 and €7.90
The tip: lunch specials with starter + main dish or main dish + dessert for €18 / or starter + main dish + dessert for €22

Terraces in the 12th arrondissement of Paris

Le Papa Cabane in front of the Ibis Styles Paris Bercy

Outdoor terrace with Saint James parasols and pallet furniture in front of buildings.

Every summer, Le Papa Cabane sets up in the courtyard of the Ibis Styles Paris Bercy hotel for a series of “afterwork” parties, allowing us to enjoy long summer nights on a magnificent terrace of over 1,000 m2 facing the Parc de Bercy. A really nice spot with stylish eco-friendly decor; the furniture is made of pallets, there are cushions, fairy lights, and it’s a place where it’s great to relax with friends for an evening in the 12th arrondissement.

Grey and white striped cushion on an outdoor Parisian terrace with vegetation.

Le Papa Cabane Paris terrace: appetizer board, cold drink, and seasonal menu.

Papa Cabane Paris terrace, wooden bar counter with Saint James parasol.

Hamburger and fries on a wooden table, Parisian terrace.

Le Papa Cabane x Saint James pop-up terrace with woman on a swing.

Woman enjoying a glass of rosé wine on the Parisian terrace of Papa Cabane.

Bottle of Gris Blanc wine on ice in a transparent bucket on the terrace.

Papa Cabane summer terrace in Paris with palm trees and buildings at night.

Papa Cabane terrace in Paris at night in front of the Ibis Styles hotels.

Tested several times, including last in 2023

Le Papa Cabane
open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays all summer long
rue Paul Belmondo 75012 Paris
M° Bercy L6 and 14
Price: cocktails €10 / beer €5 for a half-pint / bottle of Gris Blanc rosé €30

The terrace of The Frog at Bercy Village

Outdoor terrace of the Frog at Bercy Village restaurant with customers.

As you know, I am a loyal follower of the FrogPubs brand (feel free to check out my article to learn more) and have been for many years. It was therefore among the first places I rushed to after the terraces reopened! And I chose to go to the location in Bercy Village, partly because it’s close to where I live and also because it has the largest terrace of the group (over 400 seats on the terrace!).

On the menu: good beers as always of course, but also burgers, sweet potato fries which I love, and new additions to their menu, gyozas (veggie or chicken curry).

Golden fries in a paper cone, likely reference to a restaurant terrace.

Glass of Frog craft beer on a Parisian terrace.

Frog yellow curry chicken gyozas on crispy vermicelli with sauce.

Vegetarian gyoza served with sauce and pickled red cabbage on a Parisian terrace.

Seasoned sweet potato fries in a paper container from a Parisian restaurant.

Glass of Frog Beer craft beer on a Parisian terrace.

Frog Bercy terrace with passengers and M Metro sign.

The Frog at Bercy Village
25 Cour Saint-Emilion, 75012 Paris

The terrace of Cargo Container Bar

Lively Parisian terrace with smiling woman holding a glass of beer.

This pop-up green terrace on the banks of the Seine offers a festive spot combining a bar, food truck, and music. It’s an opportunity to get into the mood while drinking a La Goulue or Barge du Canal beer or wines by Oé, an organic and vegan brand that was the drink partner for the venue in 2021. Regarding food, in 2022, the Cargo partnered with Iovines to offer Neapolitan pizzas and good Italian food.

On the menu: giant BBQs, discovery concerts, festive electro/house DJ sets, culinary explorations, and varied activities…

Preparation of fish on a Parisian terrace, food truck style.

Lively crowd on the summer terrace of the Cargo Container Bar under a large white awning.

Drinks on a Parisian terrace: beer, soda, and cocktail.

Cargo terrace in Paris with DJ and crowd under a white parasol.

Lively terrace of the Cargo Container Bar at night in Paris.

Parisian terrace in the evening with crowd, white parasols, trees, and bicycles near the quay.

Tested in 2022

Cargo Container Bar
1 Port de Bercy Aval, 75012 Paris
open from Wednesday to Sunday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Link to the Cargo’s Facebook

Le Poisson Lune, the pop-up terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée

Parisian summer terrace with blue parasols and string lights.

Like every summer, near the Bois de Vincennes and in the beautiful setting of the Palais de la Porte Dorée, one of the most beautiful Art Deco buildings in Europe, Poisson Lune (which is back for a 4th edition) is the ideal spot for a break before or after an exhibition, or an opportunity to get together to enjoy a rich and eclectic program over a drink.

On the menu: deckchairs, good vibes, beautiful musical, cultural, and culinary surprises for the summer season of this iconic location in eastern Paris; every Sunday, it’s time to dance with swing, blues, salsa, and folk initiations throughout the season.

Smiling staff at a wooden terrace serving sorbets and fruits in Paris.

Program of a Parisian terrace on a blue and wooden easel with mention of Food Truck.

Pop-up bar terrace in wood and turquoise blue with customers ordering.

« Poisson Lune » glass and Sympies craft drink on a Parisian terrace.

Bottle of Cougar puritaine orange cocktail on a summer terrace.

Terrace games: dart board, instruction sign, and feather lamp.

Terrace in front of the Palais de la Porte Dorée with blue tables.

"Food Fr" food truck with customers waiting under blue parasols, summer terrace.

Tested several times, including last in 2021

Le Poisson Lune
Palais de la Porte Dorée
293 avenue Daumesnil 75012 Paris

Terraces in the 13th arrondissement of Paris

The summery quayside terrace of Le Bateau Phare

Parisian terrace on the quay with the red Bateau Phare moored.

Le Bateau Phare, a legendary spot on the quays of the 13th arrondissement, got a makeover and reopened in 2024 after 6 years of work. The new Bateau Phare offers three dining areas: the Deck on the rooftop, the Carré & its lounge bar, and the Terrace on the Quay for the summer season, which we went to test with my favorite photographer. It’s a nice terrace to have a drink (they have very nice little cocktails) and enjoy the setting and the view of the magnificent Bateau Phare with its cultural and festive programming. As for the food, it’s fairly classic, but it remains honest for the prices charged.

Shaded terrace of the Bateau Phare Paris with service counter and outdoor tables.

Parisian terrace with outdoor bar, straw hanging decorations, and customers on deckchairs.

Falafels dipped in white sauce on a Parisian terrace.

Cocktails on the terrace near the lighthouse of the Bateau Phare in Paris.

Parisian terrace: calamari, heirloom tomatoes, fries, and cocktails on a wooden table.

Parisian terrace with woman eating fries and sipping a cocktail near a houseboat.

Burrata cut with heirloom tomatoes and pesto on a Parisian terrace.

Green outdoor terrace of the Bateau Phare with tables, colorful chairs, and red flowers.

Tested in 2024 - Invitation

Le Bateau Phare
3 port de la gare, 75013 Paris
Terrace open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Price: cocktails between €11 and €13 / tapas to share between €11 and €16 / main dishes between €16 and €22
Link to the venue’s website

The Plat/Form summer terrace

Parisian restaurant terrace by the Seine with guests and server in the evening.

This wonderful terrace with a view of the Seine is a temporary living space, over 500 m2 in size, with gourmet, artistic, and festive influences, headed by Alexandre Marchon, a former Top Chef contestant and talented self-taught chef. We enjoyed a menu featuring seasonal, plant-based flavors made from responsibly sourced products; there is also a lovely selection of organic wines that showcase committed winemakers. All this in a modern and friendly atmosphere. Plus, every weekend, the chef offers “gastronomic revelries” on-site with DJ sets, appearances by former Top Chef contestants like Jean Covillault or Jacques and Mathieu Lagarde, and ultra-gourmet themed weekends (Japan, Lobster Party, BBQ & Beaujolais…).

Parisian terrace by the water with a smiling woman enjoying a dish.

Serving sparkling white wine on a Parisian terrace.

Summer terrace "Platform" along the Seine in Paris with passersby and a barge.

Plate of beef, grilled asparagus, and old-fashioned mustard on a Parisian terrace.

Meat dish with puree, peas, and clams on a Parisian terrace.

Sauce being poured over fish carpaccio with citrus on a Parisian terrace.

Lively Platform Paris terrace under a canopy with a view of a modern building.

Summer restaurant terrace with open kitchen and set tables at Platform Paris.

Lively terrace by the Seine in Paris at sunset, summer vibe.

Tested in 2024 - Invitation

Plat/Form
14 port de la Gare 75013 Paris
Prices: appetizers between 12€ and 18€ / main courses between 21€ and 38€ / desserts between 4€ and 14€ / selection of organic wines by the glass between 6€ and 9€
Link to the venue’s website

The Hôtel Rosalie terrace

Verdant Hôtel Rosalie Paris 1st terrace with blue and white striped furniture.

This cool address, nestled in my neighborhood in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, offers a hidden terrace inside the Hôtel Rosalie. The place is awesome and it’s the perfect spot for an aperitif/cocktails with friends, and what’s more, the prices are very reasonable! I totally approve. We tested the cocktails by the bartender Anthony, which are truly high quality, and all accompanied by the tapas plates offered by the bar.

We tasted: the Rosalie cocktail (14 €) and the Hara-Kiwi (14 €); for tapas, the kalamata olives (8 €); the chickpea and beetroot hummus (8 €); the organic stracciatella from the Ottanta house in Rambouillet (12 €); the house pickles (6 €); and for dessert, the Babel chocolate mousse (9 €).

Hôtel Rosalie Paris 8 terrace with blue and white striped sofa and plant wall.

Two summer cocktails with floral garnishes and rosemary on a Parisian terrace.

Two smiling women toasting with cocktails on a Parisian terrace.

Hôtel Rosalie Paris 6th terrace with umbrellas and outdoor furniture.

Plant-filled terrace of Hôtel Rosalie Paris with green table and white umbrella.

Hôtel Rosalie Paris 3 terrace with striped cushions and summer aperitifs.

Hôtel Rosalie Paris terrace: aperitif platter with mezze, dips, and cocktails.

Terrace and lit entrance of Hôtel Rosalie in Paris at night.

Verdant terrace lit at night with green tables and chairs.

Plant-filled terrace of Hôtel Rosalie in Paris with metal tables and chairs.

Chocolate dessert with crushed hazelnuts on a wooden plate.

Tested in 2023 - Invitation

Hôtel Rosalie
8 bis Avenue de La Soeur Rosalie 75013 Paris
Prices: cocktails between 12€ and 14€ / sharing plates between 6€ and 12€ / platters between 22€ and 24€
Link to the hotel’s website

Terraces in the 16th arrondissement of Paris

Radioeat, the summer terrace of the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

Wooden Parisian restaurant terrace with red chairs and a guinguette vibe.

This ephemeral summer terrace, set up at the foot of the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, belongs to the establishment’s restaurant, Radioeat, which has been open since 2017. This spot offers a beautiful, shaded, and plant-filled terrace perfect for heatwaves, decked out with string lights for a guinguette feel! It is the perfect place to have an aperitif, lunch, or dinner from Tuesday to Saturday and brunch on Sundays, with reservations possible and live DJ sets in the evening. Chef Thierry Bassard offers fresh, healthy, and gourmet seasonal cuisine with apparently good cocktails (which we unfortunately didn’t test because we had decided to have an alcohol-free evening that day, and yes, it happens to us!).

On rainy days, you can take refuge in the restaurant’s indoor dining room on the 1^st floor, and for a last drink with music, the bar Le Belair located on the 2^nd floor takes over. For the 2023 season, the terrace also hosts FIP evenings on the first Wednesday of every month, from June to October.

We tasted: for appetizers, the house gazpacho and fromage frais (9 €) and the guacamole mezze, eggplant caviar, Greek yogurt, Lebanese tabbouleh, hummus, fried pita bread (13 €); for main dishes, the salmon gravlax (raw marinated), herb salad, lemon condiment, and potatoes (25 €) and the caramelized pork ribs, BBQ sauce, coleslaw (19 €); for dessert, the strawberry rhubarb compote on Breton shortbread, Bulgarian yogurt ice cream (11 €); for drinks, the house iced tea with lemon and fresh mint (5 €) and the Lemon Kefiz, a soda made from Kefir ferments and an infusion of organic fruits, naturally sparkling and refreshing (6 €).

Iced mint cocktail served on a Parisian terrace.

Radioeat summer terrace with DJ, red tables, and plant ambiance in Paris.

Radioeat wooden terrace with red chairs and container bar.

Caramelized pork ribs, BBQ sauce, and coleslaw on a Parisian terrace.

Radioeat terrace: relaxed woman eating and drinking under string lights.

Radioeat summer terrace in Paris with red chairs and trees in the background.

Parisian terrace, woman holding a sparkling Mimi's Kefiz drink.

Parisian terrace: Lebanese mezze, hummus, tabbouleh, and pita bread.

Tested in 2022 - Invitation

Radioeat Terrace
116 Avenue du Président Kennedy 75016 Paris
open until mid-October (closed in August)
Monday: Closed for lunch and dinner
Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm/3pm – 7:30pm/11:30pm (opens at 6:30pm on concert evenings)
Sunday: 12pm/4pm, brunch only

La Marina, Les Maquereaux

Barge terrace on the Seine with a view of lush trees in Paris.

10 years after launching its 1st barge concept on the Seine, La Cie Les Maquereaux is launching a new chic and family-friendly spot by the water in the 16th arrondissement in 2025. Admittedly, the place must be earned and the journey can be a bit long depending on where you live, but once you arrive, you no longer feel quite in Paris. Nestled in a small port, next to La Défense and Boulogne, the Marina is located on two barges that offer: dining, swimming, relaxation, music, and boating.

Parisian barge terrace Glisse Club with a pool on the Seine.

Bartender pouring a chilled cocktail from a shaker into a glass via a strainer.

Barge terrace in Paris by the Seine with lush vegetation.

Tested in 2025 - Inauguration invitation

La Marina, Les Maquereaux
1 allée du bord de l’eau 75016 Paris
Link to the venue’s website

Terraces in the 17th arrondissement of Paris

The terrace of the Solis restaurant

Modern restaurant terrace in Paris with rattan chairs and view of old buildings.

The hidden terrace of the Solis restaurant is nestled inside the Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel. This small, intimate, and very quiet terrace is the perfect place to sip a cocktail (signature cocktails at 17 € / mocktails at 12 €) and taste the Mediterranean cuisine of chef Amine Ifakren.

I recommend getting a few mezzes to share (8 € per mezze) to start, and then for appetizers, we tasted the barbecue grilled octopus with zucchini cream (16 €) and also the beefsteak tomato (16 €). For the main course, we fell in love with the morel ravioli (23 €), and we also had the catch of the day, tuna with eggplant, feta, and almonds (31 €). For dessert, I really recommend the frosted lemon (12 €), perfect for this summer, or the ice cream vacherin (12 €).

Grilled tomato stuffed with vegetables and quail eggs on a white plate.

Meat grilled on a small individual stove with live flames.

Summer cocktails on a Parisian terrace, decorated with fruits and mint.

Black and green ravioli with cream, morels, and pistachios on a Parisian terrace.

Parisian terrace: woman enjoying a sophisticated dish with a view of the city. Nicolas Diolez.

Parisian terrace with refined dishes, truffle arancini, garnished breads, and cocktail.

Creamy dip with fish roe and flowers, taco service in the background.

Parisian restaurant terrace with rattan chairs and a set table.

Lemon sorbet served in a frosted lemon on crushed ice on a Parisian terrace.

Tested in 2023 - Invitation

Solis Restaurant
39 Avenue de Wagram, 75017 Paris
Prices: appetizers between 16€ and 17€ / main courses between 19€ and 31€ / desserts 12€
link to the restaurant’s website

Terraces in the 18th arrondissement of Paris

Plantation

Terrace with wooden tables and a pergola under a blue sky in Paris.

Plantation is essentially a 7,000 m² urban farm perched on the rooftops of the 18th arrondissement, offering a breathtaking view of the Sacré-Cœur. In 2025, the venue opened its terrace with an exceptional panorama of the capital and a dining area that offers a vegan menu developed by Jimmy street-food (whom I’ve already mentioned in my special article on vegetarian restaurants in Paris) using ingredients grown on-site. The address is open to the general public every weekend with a socially engaged program: outdoor concerts, festivals focused on better eating, screenings, and debates on major ecological and societal issues. This project, which we really loved, stands at the crossroads of ecological, food, and civic transitions.

Green and red cherry tomatoes on a plant supported by bamboo stakes on a terrace.

Close-up of orange flowers in a flowerbed, Plantation Paris Garden.

Outdoor terrace with wooden bar under a tension tent, view of Parisian buildings.

Urban terrace with flowery vegetable garden, woman taking a photo, background of Parisian buildings.

Outdoor wooden terrace with tables and chairs, summer atmosphere.

Summer terrace with tacos, bao buns, bread, and drink on a wooden table.

Plantation Paris urban greenhouse with herb crops and buildings in the background.

Woman enjoying a taco on a Parisian terrace with colorful drinks and dishes.

Outdoor terrace with pink armchairs, black table, and trees in front of modern buildings.

Urban garden with pink cosmos flowers, view of modern Paris buildings.

Outdoor bar terrace with modern furniture under a large beige tent and blue sky.

Adult hand touching a fresh mint leaf on a terrace.

Woman walking in a hydroponic greenhouse with green plants.

Tested in 2025 - Invitation

Plantation
37 Rue des Cheminots, 75018 Paris
Open until mid-October from Friday to Sunday
Price: dishes between 7€ and 12€ / dessert 6€ / homemade lemonade 5€
Link to the farm’s website

Terraces in the 19th arrondissement of Paris

Jardin21

Jardin21 is a green and cultural wasteland located in the 19th, right next to the Canal de l’Ourcq, with 1,850 m² of garden and market crops. The venue’s program includes a zen and joyful mix of gardening, workshops for children, sports, small markets, fresh food, and a rather groovy musical atmosphere. You’ll also find a restaurant open for lunch and dinner, from Wednesday to Sunday, and several bars serving local and artisanal drinks (beers, juices & pastis), organic wines, juices, and other cocktails.

Jardin 21 Paris terrace with wooden sign and string lights.

Great Comfrey plant in the Jardin 21 Paris garden, photo by Nicolas Diolez

Red veined sorrel and chives in a Parisian terrace vegetable garden.

Jardin 21 Paris terrace lively with wooden tables and greenery in summer.

Jardin 21 Paris terrace with cable reel tables and a flowering tree.

'Jardin 21' beer glass held by a person on a summer terrace.

Parisian outdoor terrace with white tents and people sitting under a viaduct.

Parisian open-air terrace with wooden tables and green trees.

Open-air terrace in Paris with high tables and summer foliage.

Outdoor terrace of Jardin 21 in Paris with wooden tables and dense foliage.

Parisian outdoor terrace with white caravan, tables, and gray chairs on mulch.

Tested in 2023

Jardin21
12/A Rue Ella Fitzgerald, 75019 Paris
from Wednesday to Sunday from noon, until 2 am on Thursdays and even 4 am on weekends
Reopening from April 5, 2024
Link to the venue’s website

Terraces in the 20th arrondissement of Paris

The terrace of Arkose Nation

Parisian terrace with wooden tables and chairs, woman seated.

I had already mentioned this place in a dedicated article in 2018 and this summer I’m presenting their summer terrace. To give a quick recap, Arkose Nation is a bouldering climbing gym that opened its doors at the beginning of 2017 near Nation. And it is actually a brand that owns 19 establishments in 15 major cities. With an area of 1,000 m² with over 200 boulders and an eco-responsible dining area, Arkose Nation offers a unique concept combining sports activities and a living space, all in a very urban spirit.

On the food side, la Cantine is a restaurant and bar with local, fusion, healthy, and hearty cuisine. It offers seasonal dishes and artisanal drinks to support local producers who respect the earth and the product, which allowed it to obtain the Ecotable Label. This small terrace set up in front of the establishment also serves very good local beers from the Oskare Brewery made just a few steps away.

Burger, fries, and salad on a Parisian terrace.

Blonde woman enjoying a beer on a Parisian terrace with a street view.

Summer meal on the terrace: burger-fries and a large bowl of fresh salad.

Artisanal Oskare beer on a Parisian terrace table.

Parisian terrace: woman eating burger fries and salad outside.

Slice of caramelized dessert, cream, and spoon on a Parisian terrace.

Ephemeral Parisian cafe terrace with parasols and wooden barriers on the street.

Tested in 2021 - Invitation

Arkose Nation Terrace
35 rue des Grands Champs, 75020 Paris
Open from 12 pm to 2:30 pm and from 7 pm to 10:15 pm on weekdays and weekends
Price: entry between 6 € and 9 € / dishes between 13 € and 15 € / desserts between 6 € and 7 €
Link to Arkose Nation website

Terraces around Paris in the 92

Levallois-Perret: The terrace on the water at Polpo

Terrace of Polpo floating restaurant on the Seine with a view of the bank.

Polpo is a sunny tropical stopover on the edge of Paris in Levallois-Perret (no, it’s not the end of the world!) and accessible in the simplest way by metro line 3. This seafood brasserie in the form of a large houseboat takes us on a cruise by the seaside without leaving the Seine, to which it is moored. The decor of the place, designed by Laura Gonzalez in a “seaside bohemian” spirit, is a total change of scenery and particularly successful. This floating restaurant is skillfully dressed in natural materials, ceramic lamps, rattan chairs, and lush vegetation, in a bright and warm atmosphere.

On the plate, we obviously find seafood in the spotlight, and the venue also has a magnificent bar where you can just sit down for a signature cocktail.

=> See my complete article on Polpo

Polpo houseboat terrace with a view of the Seine, green and white striped awning.

Covered Polpo terrace with view of the Seine and Parisian buildings.

Green cocktails, copper mule, and oysters on a Parisian terrace.

Polpo octopus and chickpea salad with drinks on a Parisian terrace.

Cocktail in a copper mint mug served on a Parisian terrace.

Sunny Polpo restaurant terrace with view of the Seine and diners.

Polpo restaurant terrace on a houseboat with view of the Seine and lush vegetation.

Polpo shrimp pita with fries on a Parisian terrace.

Polpo Paris terrace: woman tasting oysters and salad with cocktails.

Tested in 2022 - Invitation

Polpo Brasserie
47 Quai Charles Pasqua, 92300 Levallois-Perret
Metro Pont de Levallois (Line 3)
Open every day from 12 pm to 11 pm
Link to the establishment’s website

Rueil-Malmaison: Sapristi

Green restaurant terrace with rattan chairs and shaded parasols.

This address is part of the Bistrots Pas Parisiens group, which I regularly talk about on the blog and our Insta account, and which owns several addresses around Paris and mainly in the 92. This family bistro located in the heart of Rueil-Malmaison offers a menu renewed every four weeks that honors fresh and seasonal products. As with all the other addresses, we were not disappointed; it always holds up firmly on the plate for a quality/price ratio that is truly top-notch. And in terms of cuisine, we find chef Gilbert Benhouda, former chef at the famous Parisian palace, the Plaza Athénée.

We tasted: the cucumber and fresh mint gazpacho with a Greek salad condiment; the creamy tzatziki seasoned with mint and dill with crunchy cucumbers; the ricotta cannelloni with spinach and candied lemon; the confit salmon steak with zucchini tagliatelle with coriander and coconut milk and curry sauce; for dessert, the ‘éclat d’orient’ with an orange blossom diplomat cream was a killer, and we also tasted the strawberry-basil, a strawberry salad seasoned with basil oil and accompanied by a wild strawberry sorbet and puffed rice.

Green velouté garnished with fried onions and red vegetables on a terrace. © Nicolas Diolez

Woman eating on a shaded terrace with soup and a cold drink.

Sunny terrace with green soup, fresh tartine, and drink, top view.

Restaurant terrace with table, rattan chairs, and parasol, verdant atmosphere.

Crispy fish steak with curry sauce on terrace. Photo Nicolas Diolez.

Sunny terrace with woman enjoying a meal and white wine.

Shaded wooden restaurant terrace with rattan chairs and bench seat near Paris.

Strawberry dessert, sorbet ice cream, and puffed rice on a white plate.

Restaurant interior decorated with plants, rattan suspensions, view of outdoor terrace.

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Sapristi
20 Bd du Maréchal Foch, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison
Price: gourmet menu with starter + main course + dessert 34,99 € / lunch menu (Monday to Friday) with starter + main course + coffee or main course + dessert + coffee 24,99 €
Link to the address’s website

Saint-Cloud: The Seine-side terrace of Quai Ouest

Terrace decorated with blue wood, rattan and wicker pendant lights, seaside style.

This brasserie, located in the western suburbs of Paris in Saint-Cloud along the Seine, reopened in 2022 with a “refreshed” decor and offers an unbeatable view of the river. On the menu: a friendly, chic industrial setting. On your plates, you’ll find classic French brasserie dishes inspired by both land and sea! As a starter, I recommend the crab ravioli with turnips (15,50 €). For the main course, we tested the grilled prawns with lemon and basil linguine (24 €) and the semi-cooked tuna with Penja pepper (24,50 €). For dessert, we chose to finish with the light and airy Quai Ouest floating island (6,50 €).

For the 2024 season, the venue is offering its Tuesday night Braséro evenings with “crying tiger” style beef (27,50 €) and Thai-style Jumbo prawns (29,50 €), both served with seasonal vegetables or baby potatoes.

Woman reading the « Quai Ouest » menu on an illuminated Parisian terrace.

Parisian terrace: hands enjoying a raw fish dish with cocktails on a wooden table.

Terrace decorated with yellow rattan mirrors on a duck-blue wall, wicker chairs.

Grilled langoustines and vegetables on a black plate, terrace dish.

Pork spare ribs grilling on a brazier with a view of the Seine and a Parisian bridge.

Lively Quai Ouest terrace with wooden tables and rattan chairs under a colorful roof.

Summer cocktails on a wooden terrace with a blurred woman in the background.

Radish carpaccio, oil and green cream on a summer terrace.

Quai Ouest Saint-Cloud terrace: hummus toast, main dish and cocktail on a wooden table.

Lively terrace with rattan pendant lights and view of the Seine at Quai Ouest.

Grilled fish on a creamy sauce with herbs, Quai Ouest terrace dish.

Summer terrace Quai Ouest Saint-Cloud, smiling woman eating with meal and wines.

Floating island with caramel and popcorn on the terrace.

Modern interior bar with blue and white tiled counter, plants and pendant lights.

Lively Quai Ouest Saint-Cloud terrace with rattan pendant lights and view of the Seine.

Sign for the Brasserie Quai Ouest Sur Seine.

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Quai Ouest Brasserie sur Seine
1200 Quai Marcel Dassault, 92210 Saint-Cloud
Price: cocktails 12,50€ / starters between 6,50€ and 15,50€ / main courses between 18,50€ and 35€ / desserts between 6,50€ and 11€
The good deal: weekday lunch starter + main course or main course + dessert 22 € or starter + main course + dessert 25 €
Link to the brasserie’s website

Asnières-sur-Seine: Splash

Restaurant terrace with dishes and cocktails by a swimming pool.

This restaurant, part of the Bistrots Pas Parisiens group and located in Asnières-sur-Seine in the 92 area, features an outdoor swimming pool and offers Mediterranean dishes and grilled food. It also provides a spacious terrace, perfect for large groups, with several different vibes. It’s the ideal place to feel like you’re still on vacation. On the menu: a peninsula with a real beach hut feel, featuring cocktails (with or without alcohol – between 10 € and 18 €), wood-fired grilled dishes (between 26 € and 59,50 €) and gourmet desserts (12 €).

Parisian terrace with dishes, cocktails and a view of rattan chairs.

Terrace with orange and white striped sofa, straw hat and wooden board.

Lively outdoor restaurant terrace with set tables and vegetation.

Summer meal on a terrace, top view of dishes and drinks near a swimming pool.

Niçoise salad with seared tuna, eggs and vegetables on a Parisian terrace.

Splash Asnières terrace: DJ in a wooden chalet near the pool.

Outdoor vegetated terrace with the restaurant entrance featuring the SPLASH sign.

Wooden terrace with bar, blue parasol and displayed champagne bottles.

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Splash Asnières
Port Van Gogh, 92600 Asnières-sur-Seine
Price: Splash menu with starter + main course + dessert at 39,99 €
Link to the restaurant’s website

Puteaux: Mama Secret Garden

Mama Secret Garden Défense terrace with a view of modern skyscrapers.

During the summer season, the Mama Shelter La Défense opens its secret terrace hidden on the 2nd floor of the hotel, surrounded by the skyscrapers of La Défense. A very nice setting for an apéritif/afterwork in the heart of this hotel chain that we love and talk about regularly on the blog and our social media. On the program: a few summer cocktails, notably a Spritzer Bar, and boards and dips to share (we tested the cheese board, the hummus and the guacamole).

Yellow and green striped beach hut on a terrace with backpacks.

Cocktails on the terrace with a bottle of Italicus Rosolio Bergamotto.

Terrace with cheese board, guacamole, chips and summer cocktails.

Secret vegetated terrace wall with bistro chair and light wood.

Mama Secret Garden Paris terrace, woman with cheese board and guacamole.

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Mama Secret Garden
Mama Shelter Paris La Défense
10 Rue Jean Jaurès, 92800 Puteaux
Terrace closed from late July to early September
Price: cocktails 12 € / boards and dips to share between 9 € and 28 €
Link to the hotel’s website

And you, what are your favorite terrace addresses in Paris?

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

Find all my restaurant reviews in Paris below:
⇒ All my restaurant review articles in Paris
⇒ All my restaurants with terraces in Paris

MY FAVORITE TERRACE ADDRESSES IN PARIS
⇒ My selection of terraces for the summer
⇒ The winter terrace of Bistrot Valois (75001)
⇒ The hidden terrace of Noura Montparnasse (75006)
⇒ The countryside-style terrace of Chalet des Iles Daumesnil (Bois de Vincennes / 75012)
⇒ The terrace on the upper deck of the boat restaurant Le Galion (75016)
⇒ The secret and intimate terrace of Relais du Parc (75016)
⇒ The terrace of the restaurant La Gare (75016)
⇒ The terrace of the Michelin-starred restaurant La Grande Cascade in the Bois de Boulogne (75016)
⇒ The terrace of the Péniche River Café in Issy-les-Moulineaux

Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez and Melle Bon Plan
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