15 rooftops and terraces in Paris

For a drink, a moment with friends, a birthday party or just to enjoy the sunset, an evening on a rooftop is always a good idea!

Paris, the City of Light, is full of rooftops and terraces where you can sip a cocktail and admire spectacular views, from Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower and the Seine. Perched high above the rooftops of Paris, these spots not only offer breathtaking views, but also a unique atmosphere and unforgettable experiences. Here are our picks for the best rooftops in Paris.

Whether you're a fan of sophisticated cocktails or just looking for a little hideaway in Paris to unwind after a busy day, these rooftop bars and restaurants have it all.

Rooftops with a view in Paris

If you like beautiful views, you've come to the right place: the main attraction of rooftops is their panoramic views! Whether you want to see Montmartre, the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, a sunset or the city at night, rooftops are the place to be!

Bonnie

Climb to the SO/Rooftop on the 15th and 16th floors of the SO/Paris hotel.

This rooftop restaurant is a must for lovers of spectacular views and sophisticated cocktails. With its elegant terrace and chic atmosphere, Bonnie is all about the Paris-New York of the 1960s and 1970s.

A view worthy of the New York skyline? This is the place to be!

📍RDV at the top of Tour Morland, on Île Saint-Louis.

Metro 7 (Sully-Morland).

The Molitor rooftop

At the top of the Hotel Molitor, in the 16th arrondissement, the rooftop offers exceptional views in a charming atmosphere. With its iconic pool, spa, bar and innovative cocktails, Hotel Molitor is the perfect place to stay when you're looking for a day out in Paris. 

📍RDV at Hotel Molitor.

Metro 9 and 10 (Michel-Ange Molitor), Metro 10 (Porte d'Auteuil), Metro 9 (Exelmans).

Le Skybar Paris

The highest rooftop in Paris? It's right here, at the Skybar! At 115 metres above Paris, the views are panoramic, and the atmosphere is festive. On the menu: summer flavours and Asian fusion dishes. Daily DJ sets.

📍 RDV in the 14th arrondissement, near the Montparnasse Tower.

Metro 13 (Gaîté), Metro 6 (Edgard Quinet), Metro 4, 6, 12, 13 (Montparnasse-Bienvenue).

Le Georges

What about rooftops and culture? Cocktails and museums? We've got a date for you in the 1st arrondissement, at the top of the Centre Pompidou, with breathtaking views over the rooftops of Paris, right above a museum. This rooftop restaurant combines contemporary art with gourmet cuisine. For lunch or dinner, the atmosphere of this suspended restaurant is always just right!

📍RDV at the Centre Pompidou

Metro 11 (Rambuteau), Metro 1 and 11 (Hôtel de Ville), Metro 1, 4, 7, 11, 14 (Châtelet), RER A, B, D (Châtelet Les Halles).

The Shed Rooftop

Go to the top floor of the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards and discover The Shed Rooftop Paris, an oasis of calm in the heart of Paris. This intimate and cosy hotel terrace offers magnificent views of the rooftops of Paris and a bar serving signature cocktails. The atmosphere is chic and relaxed, perfect for an after-work or dinner date. Terrace lovers will be delighted!

📍 RDV on the Boulevard Poissonnière, at the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards.

Metro 8 and 9 (Grands Boulevards and Bonne Nouvelle), Metro 3 (Sentier)

Créatures Paris

The Galeries Lafayette Haussmann’s rooftop is divided into two areas: one is free to enter and offers a breathtaking view of the city; the other, transformed into a landscaped bar-restaurant, is reserved for customers who wish to consume food and drink. The second, Créatures Paris, offers inventive and colourful vegetarian cuisine using fresh seasonal produce. A bar and restaurant well worth a visit! The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with carefully chosen décor. We recommend it!

📍 RDV in the 8th arrondissement, in the Galeries Lafayette.

Metro 7 and 9 (Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette), Metro 3 and 9 (Havre Caumartin), Metro 3, 7 and 8 (Opéra).

Festive rooftops in Paris

When the sun sets over Paris, the magic happens on the rooftops of the City of Light. The rooftops are the perfect place to get high and party while enjoying an uninterrupted view of the city's most emblematic monuments.

Mademoiselle Mouche

It's not a restaurant, it's a bar on the Seine. This rooftop bar is back every spring, and this year it has a few new features: a revamped cocktail menu and an indoor area where you can party all summer long, even if it's raining! And always: a Parisian view, a festive atmosphere and a heavenly décor, all in a unique location: the Seine. See you there?

📍RDV at the Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches® pontoon at Port de la Conférence (75008 Paris), at the foot of the Pont de l'Alma. Free parking for clients.

Metro 9 (Alma Marceau), Metro 1 & 13 (Champs-Élysées Clémenceau) or line 8 & RER C (Invalides).

Café Oz Rooftop

A dance bar, a lively atmosphere and a DJ? That's what you'll find at Café Oz Rooftop! The atmosphere is festive, and the cocktails are affordable. One thing is for sure, this is the place to go if you want to party on a rooftop in Paris!

Admission is free Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday before 7pm and Thursday before 9pm :)

📍RDV at the Cité de la Mode et du Design

Metro 5 & RER C (Gare d'Austerlitz), Metro 6 (Quai de la Gare), Metro 1, 14 & RER A (Gare de Lyon).

A green and colourful rooftop in Paris

To get away from it all in the heart of Paris or to cool off in the middle of August, we invite you to join us on a green and refreshing terrace.

Le Perchoir

Whether in Ménilmontant or Porte de Versailles, Le Perchoir has an authentic feel, with tomato plants and vines. The style is natural and the atmosphere cosy. At Porte de Versailles, the terrace overlooks Europe's largest rooftop urban farm. Escape is the watchword here!

📍RDV at Porte de Versailles: Metro 12, trams T2 and T3a

Ménilmontant: Metro 2 (and Metro 3: rue Saint-Maur)

Mama Shelter Paris East

Go to the 20th arrondissement of Paris and discover a dynamic and trendy place: the roof of Mama Shelter.

In a nutshell: panoramic views, a relaxed and festive atmosphere, colourful decor in the Mama Shelter style, who could do better? Because a rooftop wouldn't be a rooftop without drinks and food: enjoy a varied menu of cocktails and dishes to share.

📍RDV at the Mama Shelter hotel in the 20th arrondissement!

Metro 3 (Porte de Bagnolet), Metro 2 (Alexandre Dumas), Metro 3 and 3 bis (Gambetta)

Terrass' Hotel

Located in the heart of Montmartre, the rooftop of the Terrass' Hôtel offers a breathtaking view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The bar, restaurant, refined cuisine and fresh local produce will win you over!  The little extra? The pretty greenery that makes summer a real pleasure.

📍RDV in Montmartre

Metro 2 (Blanche) or Metro 12 (Abbesses)

43 Up on the Roof

A selection of cocktails, tapas, bites and plates to share? Welcome to 43 Up on the Roof. On the Holiday Inn Paris Notre-Dame hotel’s rooftop, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for a night out with friends or family.

Our favourite feature here? The 360-degree view of the Paris skyline and vegetation as far as the eye can see.

43 Up On the Roof is open every night in spring and summer. In winter, you can still get up there, but the upstairs bar is not accessible. If you want a drink, you'll have to bring it from the lobby bar.

📍RDV on Holiday Inn Rooftop Paris Notre-Dame.

Metro 4 (Saint-Michel) and Metro 4 and 10 (Odéon)

Le Roof by Madame Rêve

Located on the roof of the Madame Rêve hotel in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, this huge 1,000m² rooftop offers a chic and sophisticated view of all of Paris. With its panoramic views and refined Mediterranean cuisine, rooftop and restaurant lovers will not be disappointed!

📍RDV in the 1st arrondissement

Metro 4 (Étienne Marcel), Metro 3 (Sentier), Metro 1 (Louvre - Rivoli)

Free and/or affordable rooftops in Paris.

It's possible to have a rooftop on a budget! Here are some ideas for rooftops and terraces that you can enjoy without spending a fortune.

The Galeries Lafayette Haussmann rooftop

There's no need to consume here. If you're not going to Créatures Paris, the bar/restaurant in the Galeries, you can still go up to the roof terrace on the 8th floor and enjoy a free, unobstructed view of the Opéra Garnier. This is THE free rooftop in Paris, right in the heart of the city.

📍RDV in the Grands Magasins district

Metro 7 and 9 (Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette), Metro 3 and 9 (Havre Caumartin), Metro 3, 7 and 8 (Opéra).

Panoramic view from the Pantheon

You can visit it too! It's free for under-26s, then €16.5, and offers a splendid view, neither too high nor too low, of the main Parisian monuments (including the Eiffel Tower).

📍RDV in the 5th arrondissement

Metro 10 (Maubert-Mutualité), Metro 7 (Place Monge), RER B (Luxembourg)

Why not privatize a rooftop in Paris?

Having a drink on a rooftop in Paris is so much fun, but did you know that you can also privatise these spaces?

For a birthday party, an EVJF, an EVG, a wedding, or simply to enjoy getting together with friends, you can privatise a rooftop and enjoy a breathtaking view, just for you!

Companies can also book it for their events! For a seminar, a company cocktail, a networking evening or an after-work party in Paris, the rooftops of Paris welcome you every day when the weather is fine. These events can be tailored to your needs with bespoke catering, decoration and entertainment options.

Why choose a rooftop in Paris?

If you're going to have a drink on a terrace, you might as well do it high up with a view!

For the view!

Each rooftop offers a different view, but all are breathtaking. Whether you're in the heart of the 1st arrondissement or the heights of Montmartre, the panoramic views are always spectacular. Photographers will be delighted to capture images worthy of the finest postcards.

Paris rooftop bars and restaurants compete in ingenuity to offer innovative cocktails and tasty dishes.

Bars and restaurants on the rooftops of Paris compete to serve the most innovative cocktails and tasty dishes. How about a signature cocktail on a brick terrace overlooking the Seine? Or perhaps you'd prefer to enjoy tapas in a more intimate setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Each location has its own unique character and promises an exceptional dining experience in its own restaurant.

For the vibe?

Part of the charm of the rooftops of Paris is the atmosphere. Each rooftop has its own rhythm: from a lively evening with live music to a quiet afternoon with the family, you're sure to find an atmosphere to suit you. Some hotels also offer themed evenings, transforming their restaurant terraces into dance floors under the stars.

For the Decoration?

These terraces are often tastefully decorated, combining comfort and style.

Sometimes themed and sometimes decorated with a thousand and one plants or brick facades, these terraces are also seductive for their decoration! With their colourful parasols, exotic plants and soft lighting, these rooftops are a dream come true for decor lovers.

The best terraces in Paris

We love rooftops, but nothing beats the legendary terrace parties in Paris and the love that Parisians have for their terraces.

Paris is full of brasseries with exceptional terraces and unique atmospheres. The Café de l'Homme on the Trocadéro is one of the must-sees, with a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower. Its terrace is the ideal place to enjoy dinner or a cocktail while admiring one of the most beautiful views in Paris.

In the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Deux Magots offers a historic terrace where literary ambience meets Parisian charm. For an open-air lunch or a coffee, this emblematic place has hosted famous writers and artists.

Nearby, the terrace of Café Le Procope, the oldest café in Paris, serves traditional French dishes.

Place Dauphine on the Ile de la Cité is home to a number of picturesque terraces, including La Rose de France. This is a quiet spot where you can enjoy a relaxing break in the open air.

In the Marais district, Café Charlot has a lively terrace overlooking the Rue de Bretagne. This is the ideal place for lovers of a friendly atmosphere and bistro cuisine. Finally, the terrace of the Pavillon des Canaux, on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, is bucolic and colourful. It's perfect for brunch or an evening with friends, with relaxing views over the water.

These Parisian terraces and bars are perfect for relaxing and enjoying the unique atmosphere of the French capital.

Why not privatize a terrace in Paris?

Although it is more common for rooftops to be privatised, some terraces can also host private, personal or professional events. This is the case with the terraces of the Café de l'Homme or Monsieur Bleu, both of which offer stunning views of the Eiffel Tower.

For a more festive atmosphere, places like Le Flow or Rosa Bonheur sur Seine, located in the heart of Paris between the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, offer private terraces overlooking the Seine with a bar and refreshments (but no real restaurant). It's the place to be in summer (private hire for 200 people or more at Rosa Bonheur).

Before organising such an event, don't forget to check the transport links in Paris - some venues are more accessible than others!

So, do you prefer restaurant terraces or rooftops in Paris? Either way, the City of Light will surprise you with its breathtaking rooftops and countless terrace bars. The Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre, the Seine or the Louvre? All you have to do is choose! Between Montmartre, Louvre-Rivoli, Montparnasse, Les Halles, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Canal Saint-Martin... Choose your neighbourhood and escape to the heart of Paris!