Green terrace guide - activities

Le Rooftop de la Villa M, restaurant and terrace bar

Looking for the best rooftop terraces in Paris? The Rooftop de la Villa M, in the 15th arrondissement, opens its relaxing oasis from April to September. How about a bit of height?

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.

Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris

Le Tout-Paris, the sublime restaurant that rules the capital, wins its first Michelin star. Located on the 7ᵉ floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, with a terrace boasting breathtaking views of the Seine and the capital's iconic monuments, you'll discover William Bequin's beautiful contemporary French cuisine, generous and well mastered.

Jardin21: a green, festive and family-friendly wasteland along the Canal de l'Ourcq

Along the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, between Pantin and de la Villette, Jardin21 is the spot not to be missed this summer. DJ sets on Wednesdays, dance parties on Thursdays, children's workshops on Saturdays and Sundays... there's no doubt that everyone is welcome at Jardin 21: families with strollers, party-goers looking for a good bass, teenagers... Scheduled to reopen on April 5, 2024 for the new summer season!

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

Le Petit Cormier, a friendly café with a lovely green terrace, in Montigny-sur-Loing (77)

In Seine-et-Marne, if you take the Transilien R line into the département, you'll soon come across Montigny-sur-Loing, a charming village on the banks of the Loing, where you'll also find a lovely café, Le Petit Cormier.

Sicily in Paris on The Hoxton's summer terrace

The Hoxton Paris unveils an ephemeral terrace that takes you to Sicily.

We tested Riviera Paris: the terrace restaurant hidden in the gardens of Apicius

Right in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement, we discover Riviera Paris, the new terrace-restaurant of Michelin-starred chef Mathieu Pacaud. This haven of peace, hidden in the gardens of Apicius, transports us to the Mediterranean without leaving the capital.

Les Jardins du Marais terrace: cocktail bar, sports classes and Sunday brunch!

Behind its discreet façade, Hôtel Les Jardins du Marais houses one of the largest open-air terraces in Paris. A veritable oasis of tranquillity, this 1500 m² paved courtyard offers a moment of escape right in the heart of the capital. From July 1 to 31, 2023, the hotel's terrace will take on a California air, offering summer cocktails and healthy dishes, a brunch buffet and yoga classes!

We tested the chic and gourmet Garden Barbecue on the terrace of the Trianon Palace Versailles

How about a bohemian Garden Barbecue that's as gourmet as it is exotic? Let's head for the terrace of the Trianon Palace in Versailles, which is delighting us this summer 2023 with a menu that smacks of garden barbecues.

The Petit Palais café-restaurant in Paris is transformed into a concept store

Ideally nestled in the heart of the Petit Palais, in a lush setting, the café-restaurant is sure to seduce. This autumn, the spot is transformed into an innovative concept store, with a menu designed by Amandine Chaignot and pastries by Claire Heitzler. We tell you all about it.

Les apéros pétanque du Bois de Vincennes, the terrace game with good sounds dj

Do you love pétanque, aperitifs and good music? Then join us at apéros pétanque, from Thursday to Sunday, to discover this open-air bar in the Bois de Vincennes that combines sport, games and music! From Thursday, April 14, 2023, it's all about southern vacations, DJ sets and barbecues! Just the thing for a good time. So, do you shoot or do you point?

Le Nid, a restaurant and terrace on the banks of the Oise at l'Isle-Adam

How about a change of scenery? Head for Isle-Adam and the banks of the river Oise to discover Le Nid, a restaurant and terrace ideally situated on the water's edge for a moment of relaxation. New decor and seaside cuisine await you.

Hanami Paris: the Japanese summer terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower at the Trocadero Gardens

Discover Hanami Paris, the summer terrace located in the Trocadero Gardens facing the Eiffel Tower. Opened for the 2023 season, it is nestled on the square in front of the Paris Aquarium. This ephemeral restaurant-terrace offers us a tasty immersion in the land of the Rising Sun thanks to the concept of yataï and a menu of Japanese street-food, ultra gourmet.

La Terrasse du Jardin d'Acclimatation, the bistronomic restaurant with its feet in the grass

After a few attractions at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, we rediscover La Terrasse and its bistronomic restaurant, where you can enjoy mouth-watering home-cooked food cooked over an open fire in the shade of the trees.

The Hangar Y restaurant by Guillaume Sanchez

After delighting us with its guinguette last year, a new restaurant with a terrace on the water has opened its doors next to the historic Hangar Y, which has just opened its doors. We take a closer look at this new gourmet spot led by Guillaume Sanchez and the guinguette, which will be set up in the forest during the summer from May onwards.

Return of the large green terrace at Radioeat, the Maison de la Radio restaurant

Radioeat, the Maison de la Radio's restaurant, is unveiling its large, ephemeral planted terrace for summer dining!

Le Perchoir Porte de Versailles: a rooftop terrace-restaurant at the heart of an urban farm

Discover Le Perchoir Porte de Versailles, a must-visit rooftop restaurant located in the heart of Europe's largest urban farm, nestled in Paris. A beautiful terrace for a drink, brunch or lunch and dinner, with a menu that respects the environment and uses local produce, it's sure to be a good time.

Créatures, the rooftop restaurant back on the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann terrace

This summer 2023, Créatures, chef Julien Sebbag's elegant vegetarian restaurant, returns to the terrace of Galeries Lafayette Paris-Haussmann. Open from breakfast to dinner, get ready for a renewed culinary experience.

Beach Parisienne, a giant beach terrace for sunbathing in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

An aperitif with your feet in the sand without leaving Paris? That's what the Beach Parisienne du Chalet du Lac is up to again this summer. We're off to the Bois de Vincennes to discover an unusual beach!