Chic indoor terraces: where to enjoy a quiet lunch this summer?
Looking for a soothing, refined lunch away from the hustle and bustle of Paris? These five-star hotels offer lush indoor terraces, ideal for a meal in total serenity. Here are nine addresses not to be missed.
Hôtel Le Saint-James – “La Terrasse
As soon as you arrive, the Saint-James seduces with its illuminated pergola and hushed murmur. Set in green and white tones, you’ll enjoy fine cuisine, surrounded by painted ceramics and a sculptural central tree. Soft light dances throughout the day, creating a unique setting of calm.
📍Saint James Paris, 5 Pl. du Chancelier Adenauer, 75116 Paris
Shangri-La Paris – La Bauhinia
Open for the summer, the Shangri-La’s indoor terrace offers a secret winter garden. It extends under a glass roof, lined with flowers and foliage, with a partial view of the Eiffel Tower. A French-Asian gourmet getaway in the heart of a historic palace.
📍La Bauhinia, Shangri-La Paris, 10 Av. d’Iéna, 75116 Paris
Maison Delano – The Patio
At the heart of its 8ᵉ hotel, Maison Delano has transformed its patio into a haven of peace. The covered terrace extends into a winter garden, blending cast iron, wood and cozy cushions. Mediterranean cuisine is served here in a relaxed atmosphere, starting at lunchtime.
📍Maison Delano Paris, 4 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris
Le Royal Monceau – Three experiences under one roof
The palace offers three addresses to suit all tastes. Il Carpaccio (starred Italian), Matsuhisa (Japanese-Peruvian) and Bar Long each offer a light-filled interior space. Intimate gourmet pleasures, overlooking the hotel gardens, in a contemporary, artistic setting.
📍Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, 37 Av. Hoche, 75008 Paris
La Réserve Paris – Le Gabriel & La Pagode de Cos
In the intimacy of a manor house, La Réserve boasts two Michelin-starred restaurants under a glass roof. The three-star Gabriel combines classicism and nobility. The more contemporary Pagode de Cos opens onto a discreet patio, surrounded by greenery – a rare luxury in the city.
📍La Pagode de Cos, 42 Av. Gabriel, 75008 Paris
Royal Madeleine – Arboré
Located in the Hôtel Royal Madeleine, the Arboré restaurant features a green terrace adjoining an indoor dining room. From lunchtime onwards, you can enjoy the filtered light and the décor, which combines blond wood, plants and tables d’hôtes. The perfect place for a serene, gourmet meal.
📍Arboré, 29 Rue de l’Arcade, 75008 Paris
Relais Christine – Saint-Germain-des-Prés
This discreet boutique hotel offers a romantic interior terrace in its courtyard. Enjoy a snack, tea or light lunch under a glass roof and ancient vaulted ceilings. A truly timeless cocoon, just a stone’s throw from Boulevard Saint-Germain.
📍Relais Christine, 3 Rue Christine, 75006 Paris
Hôtel Lancaster – La Table / Monsieur
Just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, the Hôtel Lancaster is home to “Monsieur”, a bright restaurant opening onto an indoor terrace. The décor makes the most of natural light and soothing calm. The experience is gourmet and meticulous, with the discretion and charm of a Parisian townhouse.
📍Restaurant Monsieur Lancaster, 7 Rue de Berri, 75008 Paris
Mandarin Oriental Paris – Camélia
The Camélia restaurant is built around a central winter garden, with light-colored stones and delicate flowers. The space breathes, bathed in natural light, in an Asian art deco decor. Ideal for a peaceful, almost zen-like lunch in the heart of Rue Saint-Honoré.
📍Camelia, 251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
Hôtel de l’Abbaye Saint-Germain
A discreet gem in Saint-Germain, l’Abbaye offers an indoor terrace adjacent to its restaurant. Under a glass roof, you can enjoy lunch in the softness of a muffled setting, between stone and greenery. A luminous refuge from the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood.
📍Hôtel de l’Abbaye Saint Germain, 10 Rue Cassette, 75006 Paris
A chic break, absolute calm
These indoor terraces combine a soothing atmosphere, fine cuisine and discreet refinement. Widely available at lunchtime, they transform a simple meal into a sensory experience.
Book your table, sit back in the shade of a glass roof and let yourself be carried away by the serenity of a lunch in the city.
