5 hidden terraces in Paris for lunch / dinner away from the hustle and bustle

In Paris, there are discreet terraces, tucked away behind Haussmann façades or at the back of secret gardens, that offer a true interlude. Here are our 5 favorite addresses.

Far from the noisy boulevards and queues on the main squares, certain Parisian terraces are well worth a visit. Hidden, confidential and sometimes located in the heart of museums or luxury hotels, they are ideal for a quiet lunch or an elegant summer dinner. Here are 5 secret terraces where you can enjoy Paris in a different way.

Derrière – The bucolic and trendy Marais

Set in a typically Parisian courtyard, Derrière is aptly named: it’s accessed via a discreet alleyway off rue des Gravilliers. Away from the hustle and bustle of the Marais, the terrace offers a bohemian decor, with antique furniture, climbing trees and an intimate atmosphere. The ideal address for lunch with friends, a romantic dinner or an extended aperitif at the end of the day.

Find out more about Derrière restaurant: here

📍 69 rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris

Le Camondo – Secret garden in a museum

Few visitors to the Musée Nissim de Camondo are aware that behind the building lies an elegant terrace planted with trees, where you can enjoy a quiet lunch overlooking the gardens. The restaurant blends Italian inspiration with seasonal French cuisine, in a setting steeped in history. A perfect break after a cultural visit or for a discreet escape in the middle of 8ᵉ.

📍Le Camondo, 61bis Rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris

Maison Blossom – Flower garden at Sofitel Le Faubourg

Just a stone’s throw from Place de la Concorde, the terrace of the Blossom restaurant (in the Sofitel Le Faubourg) is an unexpected oasis of greenery. It features flower beds, white parasols and a hushed atmosphere that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood. An ideal address for a weekday lunch or a quiet, chic dinner.

📍11 bis rue Boissy d’Anglas, 75008

NONOS – Chic terrace at the Crillon

Designed by chef Paul Pairet, the NONOS brasserie at the Hôtel de Crillon boasts an intimate terrace overlooking the Place de la Concorde, yet out of sight. A rare place, between extreme refinement and apparent simplicity, where you can enjoy precise, generous cuisine in a sophisticated yet unostentatious setting.

📍Nonos & Comestibles by Paul Pairet, 6 Rue Boissy d’Anglas, 75008 Paris

La Grande Cascade – Escape to the Bois de Boulogne

Housed in a former hunting lodge, La Grande Cascade offers one of the most spectacular terraces in Paris. On the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, under century-old trees, you can enjoy gourmet service in absolute calm. An ideal getaway for a special occasion… or just to indulge in a moment of suspended animation.

📍La Grande Cascade, Rte de la Vge aux Berceaux, 75016 Paris

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