Paris's rooftop scene is mostly summer-only — the rules and the weather conspire. The 10 below show what's worth queuing for. Most are in the 9th, 18th and 1st arrondissements.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Paris
01 · Paris
11th
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Open-air · Industrial
The original Paris rooftop bar that legitimised the form. Sacré-Cœur in the distance, summer-only opening.
Order: A spritz on the rooftop, sunset hour
02 · Paris
Montmartre
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Hotel rooftop · Eiffel view
The 7th-floor restaurant-bar at Terrass Hotel in Montmartre. The Eiffel Tower from this angle is the better view.
Order: French 75, Eiffel-side
03 · Paris
Montmartre
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Garden rooftop · Hotel
At the Hotel Particulier Montmartre. Hidden mansion garden — more discreet than rooftop, but the most romantic terrace in Paris.
Order: A glass of champagne in the garden
04 · Paris
3rd · Marais
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Marais rooftop · Beaubourg
Sister to the original Le Perchoir, in the Marais. Direct view of the Pompidou Centre.
Order: A signature spritz with the Pompidou view
05 · Paris
4th · Beaubourg
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Top of Pompidou · Restaurant
On top of the Pompidou Centre. The view down the Marais and across to the Eiffel is one of Paris's best.
Order: A martini with the Marais panorama
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06 · Paris
9th
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Hotel rooftop · Pullman
On top of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel. Direct view of the Eiffel Tower from the bar windows.
Order: A spritz with the Eiffel facing you
07 · Paris
13th
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Hotel rooftop · 36th floor
On the 36th floor of the TOO Hotel. The highest rooftop bar in Paris. Glass walls, panoramic view.
Order: A martini with the Paris panorama
08 · Paris
18th
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Hotel rooftop · Sacré-Cœur
Hotel rooftop in the 18th. Direct view of Sacré-Cœur. Summer-only opening.
Order: A glass of rosé with the basilica behind you
09 · Paris
9th · Galeries Lafayette
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Department store rooftop · Cocktails
On top of Galeries Lafayette. Direct view of the Opera Garnier. Open year-round.
Order: A signature with the Opera view
10 · Paris
3rd
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Marais rooftop
Marais rooftop with Mediterranean food and casual cocktails. Summer-only.
Order: A glass of Provence rosé on the terrace
More Paris rooftopsThe full Paris rooftop-bar index by arrondissement.
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How Paris rooftops compete with the Seine
Le Perchoir is the original Paris rooftop institution. Terrass Hotel gives you the best Eiffel angle. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM in summer; many close in winter.
