Hidden terrace guide

The Marguerite 1606 summer terrace with Eiffel Tower view at Domaine de la Reine Margot

The summer terrace of the Marguerite 1606 restaurant at the Domaine de la Reine Margot in Issy-les-Moulineaux is a haven of peace just outside Paris. With an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, you can enjoy bistronomic cuisine inspired by produce from the orchard and kitchen garden, in a listed setting that invites you to unwind.

Le Rooftop du Brach: the perched terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower, Provence and the French Riviera

Arguably one of the most beautiful rooftops in Paris, the perched terrace of Le Brach, in the 16th arrondissement, offers panoramic views of the capital while soaking up the sun. For summer 2025, this confidential haven will be decked out in the colors of Provence and the French Riviera, offering the flagship vintages of an emblematic wine estate on the Var coast, accompanied by bites as fresh as they are gourmet.

Le Jardin: we tested Alain Ducasse's new bucolic terrace restaurant at Baccarat

The emblematic Baccarat townhouse unveils Le Jardin, Alain Ducasse's new green (and gourmet) bubble in Paris. A verdant terrace, bar, orangery and seasonal cuisine offer a stylish, bucolic interlude in the heart of the 16th arrondissement.

Les Chasses, the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay's restaurant and its beautiful hidden terrace - Yvelines

The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, located in Cernay-la-Ville in the Yvelines department, hides several restaurants within its walls, accessible to all. We'd like to take you on a tour of Les Chasses, an unusual French restaurant in historic manor house style, with the added bonus of a beautiful terrace to enjoy the fine weather.

Kinugawa Rive Gauche, the Franco-Japanese rooftop restaurant at Hôtel Sax, unveiled

A new restaurant with an exceptional terrace has opened its doors on the Rive Gauche side of Paris' 7th arrondissement. Kinugawa Rive Gauche offers refined Franco-Japanese cuisine in a restaurant overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and we take you on a tour of the restaurant.

L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, the restaurant with confidential bucolic terrace

Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails.

La Parenthèse Verte in Louveciennes: the bistronomic restaurant in the Yvelines with terrace

We're off to Louveciennes in the Yvelines to discover the Parenthèse Verte restaurant. Imagine a restaurant nestled in a verdant park, with a superb terrace offering a change of scenery for the 2025 summer season! With its bistronomic cuisine and friendly atmosphere, we'll take you on a voyage of discovery.

The Dame des Arts Rooftop in the heart of the Latin Quarter for a 360° view of Paris

The Rooftop of the Hôtel Dame des Arts, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, offers a 360° view of Paris. This elegant spot offers house cocktails, wines and champagne, from mid-April to end-October 2025, at 4 rue Danton (Paris 6e).

Pimpan, French bistronomic restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Près, Paris 6th arrondissement

Pimpan is the name of the new restaurant opening in February 2025 in the Dame des Arts hotel, replacing the Mexican restaurant in Paris's 6th arrondissement. This bistronomic restaurant focuses on contemporary French cuisine, using seasonal produce. With its sober, well-kept surroundings and attractive hidden terrace, this is an ideal new address for lunch or dinner just a stone's throw from the Seine, where culture, design and simplicity come together.

The gardens of La Rochefoucauld Hospital to be transformed into a "tiers-lieu" by summer 2025

The gardens of the Hôpital La Rochefoucauld, in the 14ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, are opening up to a new chapter. Closed since 2019, this site listed as a historical monument will host an ephemeral cultural third-place from summer 2025, before being fully rehabilitated by 2027.

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.

The private, leafy terrace of the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris

A haven of peace where luxury and nature meet, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is the ideal place for lunch or dinner, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom.

Maggie Rooftop, the terrace with a magical view of the Sacré Coeur in the 9th arrondissement

Head for the 9th floor of the Hôtel Rochechouart to discover Maggie Rooftop, the famous summer terrace that regales us all spring and summer with its 360° view of the capital, opening its doors to us from April 17, 2025.

Villa M's Rooftop, the terrace bar with a beautiful view of Paris

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

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.

Il Giardino, the Italian terrace at Les Jardins du Faubourg in Paris

Il Giardino is the name of the restaurant at the Hôtel des Jardins du Faubourg in Paris. On the Saint-Honoré side of the 8th arrondissement, discover Chef Davide Pecorella's lovely Italian cuisine in the lush, green setting of his hidden terrace.

The PLEY Hotel reopens its private rooftop for the spring season

The PLEY Hotel hides a rooftop terrace, confidential and privatizable. And for this new season, the hotel's rooftop looks like an Italian terrace.

Laho: the Parisian rooftop with a sublime view, back in April 2025

Laho, Paris's rooftop restaurant at the Gare de Lyon, with its breathtaking 360-degree views, is back for sunny days on April 25, 2025. We're off to find this splendid spot just a stone's throw from Gare de Lyon, with its verdant setting, unique sunset and gourmet menu... all perched 60 meters high!

The Fantaisie restaurant and its redesigned menu

In the dynamic Rue Cadet, Paris 9th, lies a large, leafy restaurant with a hidden terrace within the Hôtel Fantaisie. We're off to discover the new menu, which mixes French and international cuisine.

Comestibles, Paul Pairet's gourmet counter and confidential terrace at the Hôtel de Crillon

In the heart of the Hôtel de Crillon, Comestibles is a gourmet counter imagined by chef Paul Pairet, which plays on the guilty pleasures of bon vivants. When the weather's fine, this hidden address stretches out on a confidential terrace of the Palace, in a verdant courtyard far from the hustle and bustle of Paris.