Celebrating July 13 in Paris: Five Chic Hotel Restaurants in the 8th Arrondissement Where to Dine Before Watching the Fireworks

This year, the National Day fireworks display will be held exceptionally on the evening of July 13 from the Champ-de-Mars , in tribute to the victims of the Nice attack. The 8th arrondissement, just a few minutes from the Trocadéro, is the perfect neighborhood to start the evening: have dinner at one of its top restaurants, then walk to the banks of the Seine or the Champ-de-Mars to enjoy the show. Other options: settle in at a rooftop bar with a view of the Eiffel Tower and watch the fireworks right from your table.

Le V, Hôtel Vernet: Dinner Under Gustave Eiffel’s Glass Roof

Behind the unassuming façade of the Hôtel Vernet, a 5-star hotel in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the restaurant Le V reveals itself as one of the 8th arrondissement’s best-kept secrets: a dining room bathed in natural light, topped by a historic glass roof designed by Gustave Eiffel himself—the same man who gave his name to the tower we’ll be admiring a few hours later from the Champ-de-Mars. There’s something quite delightful about dining beneath the work of an architect whose masterpiece you’re about to admire as it stands alongside the fireworks.

In the kitchen, Chef Baldassare Mazzara creates a fusion of Mediterranean cuisine inspired by his Sicilian roots and his experience working in renowned French restaurants. In the evening, the atmosphere becomes more intimate, perfect for leisurely conversations and moments of tranquility beneath the glass roof. Vegetables with Mediterranean flavors, subtly prepared fish, and house-made pastries that provide a sweet finish to the meal: the menu follows the seasons with quiet precision. The bar extends the experience in an intimate and artistic atmosphere, for those who wish to linger before heading to the waterfront. Reserve your table!
25 Vernet Street, Paris 8th arrondissement.

Restaurant de Sers, Hôtel de Sers: The Golden Triangle’s Secret Patio

As you walk through the portrait gallery at the Hôtel de Sers, the restaurant comes as a delightful surprise: beyond the first dining room lies the true gem of the establishment—a hidden garden, a lush oasis of greenery in the heart of Paris, sheltered beneath a glass roof bathed in natural light. The patio, with its spectacular living wall, potted palm trees, and lavish floral arrangements, creates the atmosphere of a winter garden suspended between Paris and somewhere else. You’re just a stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, yet you can’t hear a thing!

On the plate, you’ll find authentic and generous seasonal cuisine, with dishes featuring distinctly Italian influences, crafted by a chef who has honed his skills at several renowned establishments. The Hôtel de Sers has also just been honored with Modern Luxury’s 2026 Best of Travel Award for the exceptional view from its Panoramic Suite—proof that the hotel knows how to cultivate the art of setting with true mastery. For the evening of July 13, this intimate patio is the perfect retreat: a quiet dinner, far from the hustle and bustle of Bastille Day, before heading to the Pont Alexandre III or the Champ-de-Mars for the fireworks display. Reserve your table!
41 Avenue Pierre I of Serbia, Paris 8th arrondissement.

Cira, Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées: The Hidden Mediterranean Garden

As the highlight of its recent renovation, the Paris Marriott Champs-Elysées unveiled its Cira summer terrace in early May—a Mediterranean garden nestled in the courtyard of the avenue’s only five-star hotel, featuring century-old olive trees, a living wall, colorful earthenware tiles, and a menu centered on dishes cooked over charcoal and vine shoots. Intimate, sun-drenched, and just two minutes from the Arc de Triomphe: one of the best surprises of the Parisian summer.
70 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th arrondissement.

And on the rooftop:

La Terrasse du W, Warwick Paris: the rooftop with a view of the Eiffel Tower

This summer, Terrasse le W is setting up shop on the 8th and top floor of the Warwick Champs-Élysées Hotel, with a lunch and dinner menu showcasing refined, seasonal cuisine crafted around carefully selected ingredients and sunny inspirations. On the 8th floor, the terrace offers an exclusive summer retreat with a direct view of the Paris rooftops and the Eiffel Tower. For the best vantage point to watch the fireworks, it doesn’t get any better than this. Reserve your table!
5 Rue de Berri, Paris 8th arrondissement.

The Rooftop at Fouquet’s Paris, the Joy

Completely reinvented and nestled on the 5th floor of the iconic Fouquet’s Paris, Joy unveils a unique atmosphere this season, blending French-Japanese fusion cuisine, lush greenery, and understated elegance. With natural materials, soft tones, and enveloping light, it invites you to escape as the day draws to a close. Signature cocktails and French-Japanese creations can be savored under the golden light of the sunset, in an atmosphere that embodies Parisian chic.
46 Avenue George V, Paris 8th arrondissement.