The Rooftop Garden Terrace at Cheval Blanc Paris for summer 2023

Every summer, we set off in search of the most beautiful terraces in Paris, the new spots and especially the rooftop ones, which we love because they allow us to have Paris at our feet, like a backdrop to the most beautiful monuments. Among the chic, confidential and even hidden terraces, let's discover those of Cheval Blanc on the banks of the Seine, next to La Samaritaine.

Once again this year, the sun shines on the rooftop terrace of Cheval Blanc. From June 1 to September 15, you'll be in 7th heaven! Or rather, on the 7th floor of this luxury hotel, with sunglasses on. Once you've taken the elevator up, you'll find yourself on the huge 650 m² terrace. From Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower, via Notre-Dame and the Louvre colonnade, the setting is magical.

It's like being in a garden. Plants, trees, flowers and rosebushes are all part of an entirely green and welcoming space. On site, the offer is relaxed and convivial, so you can just sit back and enjoy a lovely cocktail, accompanied by fine creations fromArnaud Donckele, William Béquin and Maxime Frédéric on the sweet side.

For lunch or dinner in this magical setting, chefs Arnaud Donckele and William Béquin have devised a short, colorful menu based around strawberries and tomatoes. Pineapple, Crimean Black, Olivette, Roma... are just some of the beautiful varieties that enable the chefs to offer us fresh, tasty creations .Produced by sustainable, integrated farming methods, these beautiful tomatoes are the perfect ingredients for creative recipes.

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Tuna and yellowtail tataki, pigeon heart, mint and shiso" promises a good time, as does "colored cherry tomato tart, tomato, pineapple and basil sorbet", with its symphony of textures. More daring dishes, such as "petits farcis de tomates cocktail, volaille et citron confit, olive et marjolaine" and "pain perdu snacké et caramélisé à l'eau de tomate, jambon ibérico Bellota et sorbet Green Zebra parfumé au fenouil", are also on the program.

Strawberries, with their sweetness and richness, are featured in bold starters such as "Marmande tomato ice soup ladled with strawberries, watermelon and burrata". But it's in desserts that strawberries really come into their own. The creations of pastry chef Maxime Frédéric and his team are not to be missed. Strawberry tarts, vacherins and creamy Italian-style ice creams served in refreshing bowls are sure to delight.

In short, how about discovering this sublime, giant , green rooftop that offers Paris as a landscape?