Parisian oases to return to again and again
Oh... the unmistakable charme of the terraces and gardens of Paris , own amphitheaters to spend hours, relax, chat, admire the parade of its streets, toast or flâner. Voila! 16 Parisian oases to return to again and again.
MUSCADE (66 Montpensier gallery, 75001)
Muscade invites its enviable location, the wonderful Garden of the Palais Royal. From a simple letter, he proposes have lunch on your terrace and end “en douceur” with a Paris-Brest, an eclair, a cocoa chocolate bar or a key lime pie of its delicious pastries.
His diners are surrendered to the beauty of the garden, during the hours of sun, with the freshness of the row of its thick lime trees , and at the end of the day, after closing its gates, with the calm and the murmur of the source of it.
What to drink? A gourmet cafe.
LOULOU (107 rue de Rivoli, 75001)
The panorama of Loulou, the restaurant of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is incomparable. Lying in the heart of the Louvre , specifically in the Jardins du Carrousel , the prelude to the Tuileries, is a paradis sur terre. Nothing like accommodating in the spacious white canvas armchairs of its aesthetic and refreshing terrace to delight in a romantic apéro at sunset.
What to drink? A mela speziata juice based on granny smith apples, mint, cucumber and ginger beer.
FONTAINE GAILLON (1 rue de la Michodiere, 75002)
The refined terrace of renovated restaurant , today by the hand of Chef Marc Veyrat , rest discreetly in an endearing and little-known square close to the Opéra Garnier . Silent, confidential and with a chic decoration, it offers its guests, deluxe evenings à la parisienne.
What to drink? Scallops with date puree and lemon verbena emulsion and a wine from his select cellar.
Fontaine Gaillon
COFFEE OF THE MAIRIE (8 Place Saint-Sulpice, 75006)
East quarter Bistrot, Parisian to the extreme, he is one of the eternal place to be from the left bank. Located in front of the beautiful Place Saint-Sulpice , keep your retro air and the furniture and aura of yesteryear Its tables and chairs join one another and its stools delight the last to arrive. Its coveted terrace is perfect for indulging in the luxury of doing nothing, read alone or remake the world in company.
What to drink? A perroquet a la titi parisien.
ROSE BONHEUR SEINE (Quai d'Orsay, 75007)
East boat , moored at the docks of the left bank of the Seine , is one of the best spots in the city to celebrate life in front of parisian sunset rosacea . Nestled almost at the height of the grandiose Pont Alexandre III , enjoy privileges views of the river and the Grand Palais and flaunts its atmosphere of guinguette , thanks to its garlands of lights, its large picnic tables and their lively nights.
What to drink? A pizza from their wood oven and a fresh beer.
GARDEN OF THE MUSÉE RODIN (77 Rue de Varenne, 75007)
Its visitors are enthralled by its chestnut trees, its rose garden, the meadow with Rodin's bronze sculptures , and the inviting rest area covered by a trellis. Having in the background the Hôtel Biron , mansion that encloses the museum dedicated to the artist , proposes two routes, The Jardin d'Orphee , in which the rock garden predominates, and the des Sources , of winding paths with fountains.
What to drink? Time to dream.
In the background, the Hôtel Biron
MINI PALAIS (3 Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008)
The café and restaurant of the majestic Grand Palais boasts a large terrace overlooking Winston Churchill Avenue. Protected by its imposing imperial columns, with palm trees and Parisian Woven Rattan Armchairs , the classics of the Maison Drucker, is a true haven of peace. His letter is the result of the creation of the Chef Eric Frechon and offers an unbeatable picture of the Little Palais.
What to drink? A beef tartare knife cut and a vin de Bourgogne.
GARDEN OF THE HÔTEL SALOMON DE ROTHSCHILD (12 avenue de Friedland, 75008)
Owned by the Fondation des Artistes, this charming English garden from the second half of the 19th century , is unknown to many. Its extension of one hectare includes a large meadow where you can relax in front of the beautiful private hotel , surrounded by horse chestnuts, flowers, boxwood and other shrubs.
What to drink? A cake (to take away) from a neighboring pâtisserie.
THE GARDEN OF THE PETIT PALAIS (Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008)
The cafe-restaurant Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts in Paris , is probably one of the most surprising in the city. To access it, you go through part of its permanent collection, until you reach its discreet and beautiful tropical garden, serving a few privileged tables.
Its charm is the fruit of a cocktail from its pond, hidden among the undergrowth, palm trees, banana trees and grasses, lined with columns perched on a beautiful 19th century mosaic floor.
What to drink? A five o'clock tea.
CAFÉ DE L'HOMME *(17 place du Trocadero et du 11-Novembre, 75016) *
The majestic building of Musée de l'Homme , keep this precious trendy coffee, designed by Gilles & Boissier, highlighting ornamentation 1930s art deco . Its impressive terrace overlooks the trocadero gardens with an unbeatable panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower and the Champ-de-Mars.
What to drink? a l meunière enguado and a white wine.
THE RELAIS DE LA BUTTE (12 rue Ravignan, 75018)
This typically French petit café is located at the top of Montmartre, on place Emile Goudeau , which houses the famous artists' atelier Bateau Lavoir. your terrace it is away from the hustle and bustle , of the serenade of the accordions, of the Amélie Poulain aura, of the souvenir boutiques and other caricatures of the hectic neighborhood. And your tilt shows a nice view of the rooftops of the city, like a movie screen.
What to drink? A sparkling water “avec rondelle de citron”.
MONCOEUR BELLEVILLE (1 Rue des Envierges, 75020)
On summer evenings, its spacious terrace presents a bucolic image of the capital on the belleville lookout It allows you to see the horizon like a ship's captain, looking over the roofs of the city from a different perspective. On Sundays, the holiday air of the peaceful little cobbled square and its appetizing brunch encourage relaxation, sometimes animated by concerts.
What to drink? A spritz at aperitif time.
HÔTEL RAPHAËL (17 Avenue Kléber, 75116)
With good weather and until the end of September, the luxurious five star hotel opens the wonderful garden of its rooftop, without a doubt one of the Parisian terraces to go to once in a lifetime . It boasts of its calm atmosphere, its pleasant music and a spectacular 360º panorama from which it is observed the dame de fer of Paris, the Arc de Triomphe and the Sacré Cœur.
What to drink? A glass of champagne in the evening.
THE FONTAINE MEDICIS (Luxembourg Garden, 75006)
Imagine the extraordinary Luxembourg Garden , and sheltered from the rest of the flower beds, a pond with ducks covered slightly with moss presided over by a statue of Polyphemus surprising Acis and Galatea . Around leafy plants and chairs encourage you to settle down to appreciate the calm and beauty of the Italian style monument.
What to drink? A crêpe to go from nearby Madame's Terrace.
HÔTEL COUR DE VOSGES (19 place des Vosges, 75004)
Its exquisite tea room welcomes its clients on its appetizing terrace, sheltered under the arcades of the elegant place de Vosges . This quiet corner provides an ideal and very chic environment, from which to appreciate the spectacular surroundings.
What to drink? a breakfast of oeufs à la coke and a cream.
Cour des Vosges tea room terrace
ALBERT-KAHN GARDENS (10 rue du Port, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt)
Bordering Paris, the poetic gardens were devised in 1894 by the banker Albert-Kahn , as a philanthropic project, offering a vegetable paradise. Its four hectares are designed as a park à scènes of the 19th century ; putting together a French garden with a rose garden, a winter garden, a bucolic English garden with a rock bridge , a Japanese one, adorned with two pavilions and a wooded landscape.
What to drink? A great breath of fresh air.