Whether you're in Paris or the surrounding area, what's important to you is to have a beautiful view? How about a terrace with a view that's worth the detour ? Whether you're looking for a good meal or a drink, these addresses will offer you an exceptional panorama to feast your eyes on: a pretty spot in bloom, a lovely lake, the banks of the Seine or even Paris as a backdrop.
Rooftops, barges or terraces on the ground, there's something for every taste and occasion. Each offers a unique perspective on the city and its emblematic monuments, from the Eiffel Tower to the Sacré-Coeur or even the Château de Versailles. As time goes by, new addresses appear and become a must for lovers of spectacular panoramas or simply beautiful surroundings.
To help you find the perfect terrace, we've selected the best addresses offering breathtaking views of Paris and beyond. Whether you're looking for a romantic setting for a romantic dinner, a friendly atmosphere for an aperitif with friends or a quiet place to unwind after a hard day's work, there's bound to be a terrace that will appeal to you.
In addition to the view, these establishments often offer tempting menus with quality dishes and refreshing drinks. You'll be able to treat yourself while admiring the lights of the City of Light. And, whatever the season, terraces with a beautiful view of Paris are a must for enjoying the city to the full.
Don't forget that our selection evolves regularly, so don't hesitate to come back and check our guide for the latest and best terraces with a view. We do our utmost to offer you an up-to-date and varied list, so that you can always find the terrace that's right for you.
L'Instant sur Seine 16th: the restaurant barge with an exceptional view of the Eiffel Tower
Sponsored - Imagine an ephemeral terrace with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower. An exclusive spot, nestled on a barge, where every sunset becomes an unforgettable spectacle. Good news: this exceptional venue will soon be opening its doors... but only for a limited time! [Read more]
L'Instant sur Seine - 5th arrondissement: the new summer terrace facing Notre-Dame!
Sponsored - A new must-see spot on the quays of the Seine! From May 13, an ephemeral terrace with a breathtaking view of Notre-Dame opens its doors. An exclusive place to enjoy the heart of Paris on an open-air terrace on the banks of the Seine... [Read more]
Noti Plage: the not-to-be-missed summer guinguette at the foot of the Eiffel Tower!
Sponsored - This summer, the Noti Plage is establishing itself as the must-visit ephemeral green bar for Parisian parties. Join us on the Quai de Suffren, facing the majestic Eiffel Tower, to sip a cocktail, savor revisited croques, share planks with friends and enjoy DJ Set House until 1:30 a.m.! [Read more]
CASA TROCADÉRO: the new Mexican summer rendezvous at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
Sponsored - Immerse yourself in the heart of Mexico without leaving Paris! From May 5, 2025, Casa Trocadéro will transport you into the vibrant atmosphere of a Mexican market: gourmet stalls, festive decor, DJ sets and mariachis await you a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, on the esplanade of the Paris Aquarium. [Read more]
The Rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse: a panoramic view of Paris 210 metres above the ground!
Sponsored - For lovers of breathtaking panoramas, one of the finest views in Paris awaits you on the rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse. Perched 210 meters high, this terrace offers a unique vantage point over the capital, bringing together the Eiffel Tower and the capital's emblematic monuments. With a historic VR experience to boot, the Observatoire de la Tour Montparnasse is an unmissable outing for lovers of Paris and heights! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Quai Ouest, the restaurant-terrace on the banks of the Seine in summer mode with barbecue evenings - photos
Quai Ouest, the famous on-water restaurant on the banks of the Seine in Saint-Cloud, is going into summer mode for the summer of 2025. With its huge room decorated in a beachside guinguette style, its new spring menu to discover from April 12 and its barbecue on Tuesday evenings from April 15, you'll love going there with family or friends. [Read more]
Hôtel Paradiso, with its rooftop open-air cinema and special Cannes 2025 program
Here's THE terrace not to be missed this summer in Paris: Hôtel Paradiso unveils its green rooftop with open-air cinema, cocktail bar... and special programming for the Cannes Film Festival 2025. [Read more]
The Dame des Arts Rooftop in the heart of the Latin Quarter for a 360° view of Paris
Sponsored - 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). [Read more]
Le Jardin: 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. [Read more]
Hotel Pilgrim's rooftop terrace and hidden patio
Looking for a beautiful rooftop terrace, as if you were sitting on the rooftops of Paris, or a confidential patio? Head for Hôtel Pilgrim, where you'll find hidden terraces where you can relax in the evenings on sunny days, while admiring the whole of Paris and the Collège des Bernardins building just across the street. [Read more]
Les Roseaux, the new Hangar Y restaurant in Meudon, designed by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne
Les Roseaux, the new restaurant at the Hangar Y in Meudon, offers seasonal cuisine by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne, to be discovered from Wednesday to Sunday in 2025 in a bucolic setting. [Read more]
The Rooftop Terrace at Peninsula Paris 2025, the perched bar with a breathtaking view
A beautiful rooftop in Paris? The terrace bar at the Peninsula Paris is reopening its secret garden and beautiful view for the 2025 summer season from May onwards. So let's get out there and enjoy a delicious flowery cocktail accompanied by veggie tapas while admiring the capital. [Read more]
Les Maquereaux Rive Droite in Paris: the iodized terrace on the shore of the Parc Rives de Seine
Ready for a new breath of iodized air in Paris? Head to Les Maquereaux on the Rive Droite side to enjoy its terrace and breathtaking view over Ile Saint Louis, while feasting on delicious iodized flavors. From April to October, you'll feel like you're on vacation! [Read more]
The Printemps Haussmann 2025 summer terrace overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower is back!
The terrace at Printemps Haussmann goes into glamorous picnic mode and gets a golden makeover thanks to Veuve Clicquot. From May 5 to September 30, 2025, head for the 7ème Ciel spot, perched atop the Femme store, to toast the sun, head in the clouds and eyes riveted on the Eiffel Tower. Panoramic views, iconic bubbles and French art de vivre: summer promises to be chic, fresh and effervescent at the top of Paris! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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? [Read more]
La Maison Louveciennes, the festive restaurant with terrace and summer beach on the banks of the Seine - 78
Bistronomy, summer beaches and festive evenings just 20 minutes from Paris: La Maison Louveciennes, a landmark in the Yvelines region, welcomes you every day to its enchanting waterside setting. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
A new rooftop Japanese restaurant on the Champs-Elysees overlooking the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe
A new rooftop restaurant on the Champs-Élysées offering fine Japanese cuisine? That's what's in store for us at number 26 on the world's most beautiful avenue. With a terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe on one side and the Grand Palais on the other, this is The place to be that we'll love to discover this summer 2025. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Le Panoramique, Yvelines' starred locavore restaurant with breathtaking terrace
La Panoramique in Rolleboise, in the Yvelines department, is the Michelin-starred restaurant that makes you feel like you're on vacation. With its breathtaking views and Gaëtan Perulli's fresh, local cuisine, it's sure to please. We'll take you on a tour. [Read more]
La Plage Parisienne, the terrace restaurant for relaxing on the banks of the Seine
Fancy a terrace by the water? Let's head for La Plage Parisienne, this year-round restaurant and terrace on the banks of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement, quai de Javel. With its vintage decor, view of the water and our very own Statue of Liberty, and a few deckchairs, it's ready for the summer months. [Read more]
Le Chalet des Îles Boulogne: the bucolic island restaurant with terrace and refined cuisine
The Chalet des Iles is one of the most exotic restaurants in Paris. Situated on a small island in the middle of the Bois de Boulogne, you have to take a boat to get there. [Read more]
The green terrace of the Marguerite 1606 with a view of the Eiffel Tower at the 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. [Read more]
Fana, the good bistronomic restaurant and terrace Paris 18e
We'd like to take you on a tour of Fana Bistrot, a new bistronomic restaurant in the charming rue Ferdinand Flocon in Paris's 18th arrondissement. Fresh, seasonal cuisine and enchanting desserts, all served in a modern bistro setting with a terrace overlooking the Sacré Coeur, are sure to make your day. [Read more]
The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]
The People Nation, a low-budget hostel with an unbeatable rooftop in Paris
Looking for a new-generation youth hostel or simply a rooftop bar-restaurant with a sublime view over Paris? Let's check out The People's second hostel, set up on Place de la Nation, right outside the metro station. [Read more]
Le Moulin de Flagy, restaurant and bucolic terrace in a former mill in Seine-et-Marne (77)
We're off to Flagy in the Seine-et-Marne, one of France's favorite villages, to discover the Moulin de Flagy, a hotel-restaurant on the banks of the Orvanne, which offers fine home cooking in a verdant setting. [Read more]
The Batofar is back! Make way for the cultural, festive and gourmet Bateau Phare
The Batofar, the famous red boat moored in Paris's 13th arrondissement and recognizable by its imposing turret, a beacon of the nightlife world in its day, closed its doors 6 years ago. It's a rebirth for this spot, which is now open to us once again. With shows, concerts, clubbing and restaurants, we'll be back for more. [Read more]
Living Kitchen at Zoku Paris: restaurant and rooftop terrace
We're off to discover Living Kitchen, the trendy rooftop spot from Zoku Paris, offering a restaurant, bar and festive terrace in the 17th arrondissement. [Read more]
La Fantaisie, hotel, rooftop bar, restaurant, terrace and SPA
La Fantaisie, the jewel nestled in the heart of Paris's 9th arrondissement, hides some wonderful surprises. The hotel invites you to immerse yourself in a relaxing gourmet experience on Rue Cadet. A verdant patio and flower-filled rooftop terrace are just some of the discoveries to be made. [Read more]
Café Louise, the modern brasserie in Saint-Germain-des-Prés that makes you brush up on your classics
Café Louise is the contemporary brasserie that attracts Parisians and tourists alike to the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. At any time of day, this restaurant serves up French specialties and comfort food on a 100% home-made menu. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Prost, a Jules Verne-style German speciality restaurant and speakeasy in Bastille
Just a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, you'll find comfort food, Franco-German specialities and craft beers at Prost, a surprising restaurant full of surprises! [Read more]
Now all you have to do is enjoy the view!
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