The best rooftops in Paris this summer: breathtaking views and trendy spots
Looking for some height? This summer, head for the best rooftops in Paris. Discover Canopy by Hilton, Hôtel Warwick, the brand-new Sax, the elegant Hôtel La Fondation, the ultra-chic Cheval Blanc… and the electric Too TacTac. Spectacular views, varied atmospheres and trendy addresses to try out!
Hôtel Warwick – Discreet chic on the Champs-Elysées rooftops
The Warwick’s “W” rooftop offers a hushed atmosphere and a view of the Eiffel Tower. Perfect for a drink or dinner with friends, a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, in an elegant and confidential setting.
📍 Address: 5 Rue de Berri, 75008 Paris
– Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt (1/9) 3 min away
– Opening hours: 8am-11pm (depending on season)
– Prices: cocktails €18-25, main courses €25-45
– Reservations: recommended
Canopy by Hilton – Hanging garden with Eiffel Tower view
Perched atop the Canopy by Hilton hotel, this rooftop garden offers a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower. Palm trees, cosy furniture and creative cocktails: a soothing, plant-based atmosphere right in the heart of the 16ᵉ.
📍 Address: 16 Rue d’Eylau, 75016 Paris
– Subway: Trocadéro (6/9) 2 min
– Opening hours: 11am-11pm (weather permitting)
– Prices: cocktails from €20, plates around €15
– Reservations: recommended
Hôtel La Fondation – New signature from 17ᵉ
Just a stone’s throw from Parc Monceau, the La Fondation hotel is a new 5-star jewel. Its rooftop offers a 360° panoramic view of Paris. Tapas and cocktails in a unique arty-sport chic setting.
📍 Address: 40-42 Rue Legendre, 75017 Paris
– Subway: Pont Cardinet (450 m), Malesherbes (500 m)
– Opening hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-midnight, weather permitting
– Prices: cocktails €20-30, tapas/world dishes
– Reservations: possible, free access depending on attendance.
Le Cheval Blanc, Excellence at altitude
Atop La Samaritaine, this rooftop palace offers spectacular views over the Seine and the capital’s monuments. Palatial service, inventive menu, magical setting: a benchmark for Parisian rooftops.
📍 Address: 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris
– Subway: Pont-Neuf (7) or Louvre-Rivoli (1)
– Opening hours: “Le Tout-Paris” 7am-1am; “Le Jardin” 12pm-11pm (mid-May to mid-September)
– Prices: cocktails €25-35, main courses from €30
– Reservations: recommended
Too TacTac – The highest, most festive rooftop
Perched on the 27th floor of the Duo Tower (120-127 m), Too TacTac Skybar is the highest rooftop in Paris. 360° views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Seine… Live Ska, DJ sets, cosmopolitan vibes and an exotic menu by Chef Benjamin Six. Festive Thursday to Saturday, popular Sunday brunch.
📍 Address: 65 Rue Bruneseau, 75013 Paris
– Transport: Tram T3a – Avenue de France; Métro 14 – Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (10 min walk)
– Opening hours: Mon-Sat 4pm-2am; Sunday 11.30am-midnight (brunch until 2.30pm)
– Prices: cocktails from €17, platters/tapas from €14-45, buffet brunch €55
– Booking: recommended (€50/pers. min. for dinner, €55 for brunch); privatization up to 250 pers.
SAX – The rooftop event of the summer
This new 5-star address boasts a rooftop with views of the Eiffel Tower and fireworks. With a menu by Kinugawa and a festive atmosphere, this is a prime spot to discover from July 14.
📍 Address: 55 Avenue de Saxe, 75007 Paris
– Subway: Sèvres-Lecourbe (6)
– Opening hours: official opening on July 14
– Reservations: essential
