10 beautiful terraces for chic summer lunches
Fancy a refined lunch in the sunshine? Discover ten sumptuous Parisian terraces, perfect for savoring a gourmet moment in style.
Chez Laurent – Golden Triangle (8ᵉ)
Since 1842, Chez Laurent has embodied the art of Parisian living. Its terrace, surrounded by greenery and century-old chestnut trees, offers a peaceful, elegant setting. At lunchtime, chef Mathieu Pacaud’s contemporary cuisine revisits the classics with a modern twist, in the warmth of a historic setting.
📍Laurent, 41 Av. Gabriel, 75008 Paris
Café de l’Homme – Trocadéro (16ᵉ)
Facing the Eiffel Tower, Café de l’Homme offers a sensory lunch, enhanced by the view. Under its heated terrace, Chef Wilfried Graux’s dishes, inspired by seasonal produce, are paired with exceptional wines, all in a chic art deco ambiance.
📍Café de l’Homme, 17 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris
La Terrasse – Hotel SAX (7ᵉ)
Set in the intimate courtyard of the Hôtel SAX, La Terrasse offers light, refined cuisine, combining daily vegetables, fresh salads and seasonal dishes. The perfect spot for a quiet lunch, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
📍SAX Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts, 55 Av. de Saxe, 75007 Paris
Le Grand Café Rotonde Clemenceau – Champs-Élysées
Under a monumental Art Deco glass roof, this legendary rotunda exudes a grand-century brasserie spirit. On the menu: classic dishes, oysters and fish, served in a luminous, majestic setting, ideal for an elegant downtown lunch.
📍Le Grand Café, Rotonde Clémenceau, 1 Pl. Clemenceau, 75008 Paris
Saint-James – La Terrasse (16ᵉ)
In the heart of a wooded setting, the Saint-James terrace blends into a private park. Here, you can savor refined, meticulous cuisine to the rhythm of the light and the song of the birds, for a sensory escapade out of time.
📍Saint James Paris, 5 Pl. du Chancelier Adenauer, 75116 Paris
Maison Revka – Secret courtyard (16ᵉ)
This confidential guesthouse offers a green courtyard, conducive to discretion. Its refined Mediterranean cuisine features artisanal products and an intimate ambience – the perfect place for a peaceful, convivial lunch.
📍Maison Revka, 59 Av. Raymond Poincaré, 75016 Paris
Fontaine Gaillon – Passage Gaillon (2ᵉ)
Nestled in a former covered passageway, La Fontaine Gaillon offers a classic-chic atmosphere with its tree-lined terrace. On the menu: brasserie cuisine revisited in a historic, refreshing and elegant setting.
📍La Fontaine Gaillon, 1 Rue de la Michodière, 75002 Paris
Hôtel Particulier Montmartre – Private garden (18ᵉ)
A veritable secret garden perched on the hilltop of Montmartre! The Hôtel Particulier terrace invites you to savor cocktails and gourmet dishes in a romantic, secluded setting in the heart of the city.
📍Le Très Particulier, Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, 23 Av. Junot Pavillon D, 75018 Paris
Maison Delano – Secret patio (8ᵉ)
This patio, hidden between plant-covered walls and elegant arches, offers a peaceful setting for lunch in the shade. The cuisine, a Franco-Mediterranean fusion, combines freshness and refinement for a gourmet getaway.
📍Maison Delano Paris, 4 Rue d’Anjou, 75008 Paris
La Bauhinia – Shangri-La (16ᵉ)
Nestled in the garden of the Shangri-La, facing the Eiffel Tower, Bauhinia Summer by Lacoste is a blend of elegance and summer. Its glass-roofed terrace offers a menu focused on seafood, in a palatial setting bathed in light.
📍La Bauhinia, Shangri-La Paris, 10 Av. d’Iéna, 75116 Paris
Enjoy summer on the terrace
These ten terraces promise sunny, gourmet and elegant lunches: from historic institutions to confidential venues and palaces. Make a reservation, settle in and enjoy a summer full of flavors and light.
