The green terrace of Grand Café Fauchon: the chic summer setting in Paris
From May 14 to the end of summer, the Grand Café Fauchon terrace is transformed into a gourmet garden, with exclusive cocktails, regional dishes and a breathtaking view of the Madeleine church.
Just a stone’s throw from the Opéra and Place Vendôme, Grand Café Fauchon reinvents itself for summer 2025, with a green terrace designed as a haven of freshness right in the heart of Paris. An ideal address for a chic, gourmet summer experience, where shareable plates and aromatic cocktails come together in a resolutely elegant ambience.
An ephemeral garden in the heart of Paris
Every summer, terraces blossom in Paris, but few manage to combine exceptional views, refinement and a green atmosphere. The Grand Café Fauchon ticks all the boxes. From May 14, it will be transformed into a graphic plant setting, designed like an imaginary garden in the heart of the 8th arrondissement.
The deep green of the foliage contrasts subtly with the black and magenta hues of Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris, creating a hushed yet luminous ambience. Soft armchairs, natural textures and an immersive floral setting: everything is designed to invite you to take a break. The place is as much for aesthetes in search of calm as for Parisians curious about a different kind of summer.
Cocktails inspired by the Parisian summer
In collaboration with Generous Gin, Grand Café Fauchon has created a collection of five cocktails, including two exclusive creations. Each drink evokes a moment of summer in Paris, between herbaceous freshness and floral sweetness.
Among the creations not to be missed: the Thai Basil Smash, vegetal and intense; the Fauchon is Generous, floral and tangy; the BBQ Margarita, with smoky notes; the Blueberry Manhattan Rye, with fruity accents; and the Hazelnut Mint Julep, minty and sweet.
Subtle compositions designed to accompany the late afternoon or to enhance an aperitif under the sun.
The Fauchon sharing plate
Our cuisine also takes on summer accents. Chef Baptiste Limouzin showcases French terroirs in five generous regional plates, to be enjoyed with friends or as a duo. Each plate revisits a local culinary tradition with a Fauchon twist.
Our favorite trio: La Parisienne: croque-monsieur, Prince de Paris ham, Brie de Meaux. La Méditerranéenne: sheep’s milk brousse, watermelon, olives, pomegranate. L’Atlantique: salmon, salmon roe, tarama, crispy shrimp.
Homemade spreads (bell pepper mascarpone, zucchini goat, eggplant ricotta…) complete this gourmet experience, perfect for a light lunch or dinner on the terrace.
A chic, alcohol-free alternative
For those who wish to avoid alcohol, Fauchon iced teas are an elegant, fragrant alternative. Peach, lemon, vanilla or the signature blend with floral notes: each infusion is designed as a refreshing break, ideal for any time of day.
L’Instant Généreux: an offer for two to try out
Le Grand Café Fauchon is offering an exclusive formula called L’Instant Généreux. Two cocktails + a plate of your choice (La Parisienne, La Méditerranéenne or Les Tartinables), to be enjoyed between 3pm and 10.30pm, for €60. A perfect invitation to enjoy the end of a sunny day, in chic but relaxed mode.
Practical info
Le Grand Café Fauchon
📍 11 place de la Madeleine – 75008 Paris
📞 Reservations: 01 87 86 28 27
🔗 grandcafefauchon.fr
🕒 Every day from 3 to 10:30 p.m.
Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris
📍 4 boulevard Malesherbes – 75008 Paris
📞 +33 1 87 86 28 00
