Summer is here, and with it comes the desire to enjoy the sun and fresh air. Whether you’re a Paris resident or a visitor, here’s a selection of the best terraces where you can relax and enjoy the summer in Greater Paris.
1. Au fond d’un jardin (Paris 20th)
This is a hidden terrace, accessible after crossing the dining room of a bistro. The pizzas and cocktails come highly recommended. It’s the perfect place to imagine leaving Paris for the duration of a lunch.
2. Le Chalet des Îles in the Bois de Vincennes (Paris 12th)
Located on the shores of Lake Daumesnil, the Chalet des Îles offers a decidedly seafood menu with mussels marinière, snacked knives in persillade, and tuna tataki.
3. La guinguette des Grandes Serres (Pantin, 93)
Located on the off side of the Canal de l’Ourcq, this guinguette offers a street food menu with Italian influences.
4. 13 au Clubhouse (Paris 16th)
Located in the Paris-Jean Bouin sports club in Auteuil, this place offers dishes like the club sandwich, healthy salads, BBQ plate, and banana bread.
5. Les Canaux (Paris 19th)
Located on the banks of the Bassin de la Villette, this space dedicated to the social and solidarity economy offers a selection of drinks and small dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients.
6. Griffon (Paris 4th)
Located in the courtyard of the Crédit Municipal, this café-restaurant offers a selection of homemade soups, sandwiches, tartines, snacks, salads, and desserts.
7. Les Badauds (Versailles, 78)
This bar offers an enlightened selection of local beers and organic or natural wines, with a breathtaking view of the Château de Versailles.
8. Le Mistral (Paris 20th)
Located between the heights of Belleville and the plateau of Buttes-Chaumont, this restaurant offers generous Aveyron cuisine.
9. Velove Montreuil (Montreuil, 93)
An old bicycle hangar transformed into an open-air bar, in the shade of chestnut trees. A great place to relax and enjoy the summer.
10. Filomena (Montfort-l’Amaury, 78)
Located in a chic and charming village, this restaurant offers one of the best pizzas in Greater Paris. A terrace on the church square, just a stone’s throw from Maurice Ravel’s former home where he composed his famous Boléro.
These terraces offer a variety of atmospheres and cuisines, allowing everyone to find a place that suits them to enjoy summer in Paris. So, don’t hesitate to visit and make the most of summer in Greater Paris!
Note: The images are illustrative and may not exactly represent the mentioned places.
The Travelling Lab 