{"id":1610,"date":"2015-10-05T12:57:18","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T11:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.book-a-flat.com\/magazine\/?p=1610"},"modified":"2015-11-25T12:49:16","modified_gmt":"2015-11-25T11:49:16","slug":"terraces-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.book-a-flat.com\/magazine\/en\/terraces-paris","title":{"rendered":"The 6 best terrace bars and cafes in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

What could be more Parisian than having your morning coffee on the street-side terrace of a traditional caf\u00e9? Parisians love being outside, especially when the sun shines, and there are almost numberless restaurants, caf\u00e9s and bars with terraces to suit every taste.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Whether you are looking for a quick espresso, a light lunch, an early evening aperitif with friends, a perfect spot for a first date, a multi-course dinner, or simply some of the world\u2019s best people-watching, Paris\u2019s terraces come in all shapes and sizes. Sunny, shady, covered, small, large, lively, discrete, trendy: you\u2019ll find them all over the city.<\/p>\n

Here are a few of our favourites.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Marly<\/h3>\n

93 rue de Rivoli 75001
\nReservations: 01 49 26 06 60
\nOpen: 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n

\"Caf\u00e9
Caf\u00e9 Marly Louvre<\/div><\/div>
\"Caf\u00e9
Caf\u00e9 Marly Paris Rivoli\u2019s arcades<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

The height of Parisian chic.<\/b>
\nThe Caf\u00e9 Marly is situated in the arcades of the rue de Rivoli facing the Louvre museum\u2019s famous glass pyramid. The interior, wood panelled and parquet-floored, is effortlessly elegant, while the equally comfortable terrace is a lesson in casual chic. Inside or out, the food is excellent and, thanks to staff who look like off-duty supermodels, the service impeccable.<\/p>\n

Ask for<\/em><\/b> a table with a view of the Louvre Pyramid
\nWhy we\u2019ll go back:<\/em><\/b> the location, the comfortable designer chairs, the views.
\nOur recommendations:<\/em><\/b> foie gras (28 euros), le foie de veau aux raisins (29 euros), le bar grill\u00e9 (35 euros), le diner au champagne, a glass of Veuve Clicquot (17 euros).<\/p>\n

Le Georges<\/h3>\n

Place Georges Pompidou 75004
\nReservations recommended: 01 44 78 47 99<\/p>\n

\"Le
Le Georges<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Views
Views of Paris<\/div><\/div>
\"Terrace
Terrace of the Pompidou Centre<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Top
Top floor of the Pompidou Centre<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Contemporary style and some of the best views in the city.<\/strong>
\nGeorges is situated on the top floor of the iconic Pompidou Centre, Paris\u2019s popular museum of modern and contemporary art, and offers extraordinary, uninterrupted views of the city\u2019s lovely rooftops. The d\u00e9cor is high industrial chic with lots of chrome but the red rose on every table adds a nice, warm touch.<\/p>\n

Ask for<\/em><\/b> a table by the windows, either inside or on the outdoor terrace.
\nDon\u2019t miss:<\/em><\/b> the panoramic views, the trendy evening crowd and the excellent food.
\nOur recommendations:<\/em><\/b> les raviolis aux champignons, \u00e0 la cr\u00e8me de truffe (29 euros), le thon \u00e0 la planche (39 euros), le verre de Bourgogne C\u00f4tes de Beaune de J. Drouhin (12 euros).<\/p>\n

La Rotonde<\/h3>\n

105 Boulevard du Montparnasse 75006<\/p>\n

A classic French bistro where Picasso used to eat.<\/b>
\nLa Rotonde is one of the oldest brasseries in Paris and during the 1920s was a popular meeting place for the many artists living in Montparnasse, Picasso and Modigliani among them. The prices may have changed in the intervening years but the interior is still in the classic brasserie style of red velvet, gilt and tightly packed tables, and the patrons are an interesting mix of local writers, actors and resident Americans. Outside the tables spill out onto the pavement and offer a great spot for people watching.<\/p>\n

What we like best:<\/em><\/b> the warm welcome, excellent service, and the French equivalent of comfort food.
\nOur recommendations:<\/em><\/b> the fixed price menu at 44 euros, les huitres fines de Claire n\u00b04, l\u2019entrec\u00f4te-frites (32 euros), les escargots de Bourgogne, the seafood platter for 25 euros.<\/p>\n

Le Fumoir<\/h3>\n

6 Avenue de l\u2019Amiral Coligny 75001
\nReservations: 01 42 92 00 24
\nOpen: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n

\"Le<\/p>\n

A pretty and friendly caf\u00e9 right by the Louvre.<\/b>
\nLe Fumoir looks out onto the Colonnade du Louvre, a masterpiece of classical architecture dating from 1670 and built during the reign of Louis XIII. The clientele is a pleasant mix of local residents, young bobos and sophisticated foreign visitors. Soft music adds to the sense of calm and there is a wide range of newspapers and magazines on offer at the bar.<\/p>\n

Our tip:<\/em><\/b> Go early to catch the morning sun on the lovely terrace.
\nOur recommendations:<\/em><\/b> cheese plate de chez Alleosse (9 euros) with a green salad (7 euros) and a glass of Lalande de Pomerol 2011 (7,90 euros); breakfast with confitures maison; Sunday brunch; and afternoon tea with tarte au citron vert (8,50 euros).<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Le Pomone<\/h3>\n

Jardin des Tuileries 75001
\n01 42 61 22 14<\/p>\n

A green idyll in the heart of the city.<\/b>
\nThe peaceful terrace of the Caf\u00e9 de Pomone in the beautiful Tuileries gardens is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a coffee or glass of fresh orange juice and watch the world go by. In the morning the gardens are full of joggers and hurried businessmen; at lunchtime office workers come to pick up a salad to take away; and after school the terrace is a popular spot for parents and children to enjoy an ice cream.<\/p>\n

Our recommendation:<\/em><\/b> the house specialty of homemade, orange-flavoured cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Ruc<\/h3>\n

159 Rue Saint Honor\u00e9 75001
\n01 42 60 97 54<\/p>\n

\"Caf\u00e9
Caf\u00e9 Ruc Saint Honor\u00e9 Paris<\/div><\/div>
\"A
A Paris institution<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

A classic that never goes out of style.<\/b>
\nSituated at the junction of the Louvre, the Palais Royal and the Mus\u00e9e des Arts D\u00e9coratifs, with a terrace that faces the theatre of the Com\u00e9die Fran\u00e7aise and the majestic Place Colette, Caf\u00e9 Ruc is a Paris institution. It\u2019s long been popular with an eclectic mix of patrons: foreign tourists, top civil servants from the nearby ministries, actors from the Com\u00e9die Fran\u00e7aise, and the models, designers and glitterati in town for Fashion Week. A makeover has given the place a more contemporary look but done nothing to damage its enduring appeal.<\/p>\n

Our recommendation:<\/em><\/b> if you\u2019re hungry, choose the house cheeseburger or the crab with avocado.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Rosa Bonheur sur Seine<\/h3>\n

Quai d\u2019Orsay, port des Invalides 75007
\n01 47 53 66 92<\/p>\n

\"Rosa<\/p>\n

A chic open-air caf\u00e9-bar on the Seine<\/b>
\nA modern twist on a traditional turn-of-the-century Parisian tavern, the very busy Caf\u00e9 Rosa Bonheur comprises a wood and glass boat and a riverside terrace right next to the Pont d\u2019Alexandre on the Left Bank. It\u2019s a great spot for watching a sunset on a summer evening or enjoying a drink while feeling the gentle roll of the Seine under your feet. The now pedestrianised quay where Rosa Bonheur is located is also a popular gathering place for young Parisians, some of whom bring their own picnics and sprawl out on deckchairs thoughtfully provided by city hall.<\/p>\n

Our recommendation:<\/em><\/b> the well-priced wine and a wide and imaginative selection of tapas.<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Le Nemours<\/h3>\n

2 Galerie Nemours 75001
\n01 42 61 34 14<\/p>\n

\"Le
Le Nemours Cafe<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Galerie
Galerie Nemours<\/div><\/div>
\"Le
Le Nemours facing Place Colette<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

The quintessential Parisian caf\u00e9.<\/b>
\nGiven its location in the arcades of the Palais Royal, right by the Louvre, the elegant Caf\u00e9 le Nemours is the perfect place to take a break from sightseeing. With its cane-backed chairs, round tables, sun umbrellas and traditionally clad waiters, it also presents the classic image of a Parisian street-side caf\u00e9. Heat lamps make for a year-round experience.<\/p>\n

Our recommendation:<\/em><\/b> when the sun shines, what could be better than a spritz or a well-chilled glass of white wine?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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