Museums' Secret and Seasonal Terraces in Paris: A Guide to Rooftops, Gardens, and Cafés
As the warm glow of September continues, museums in Paris reveal their concealed rooftops, gardens, and courtyards. The Han Rooftop at the Musée Guimet, featuring Korean street food by Chef Lee, welcomes visitors daily from 10 to 18 (closed Tuesdays) until September 12, 2026. At the Musée Picasso, Le Café sur le toit offers sandwiches starting at €6.30, open Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 to 17:30 and weekends from 10. The Café de l'Homme at the Musée de l'Homme boasts a terrace with views of the Eiffel Tower, with lunch options ranging from €75 to €120. Other highlights include Maison de l'Amérique latine's terrace-jardin, La Suite Girafe's marine cuisine, and the Art Nouveau champagne bar at Musée d'Orsay, all providing unique dining experiences.
Key facts
- Han Rooftop at Musée Guimet serves Korean street food by Chef Lee, open daily 10-18 (closed Tuesdays) until September 12, 2026.
- Le Café sur le toit at Musée Picasso (5 rue de Thorigny) is open Tue-Fri 10:30-17:30, weekends from 10, closed Mondays; sandwiches from €6.30.
- Café de l'Homme at Musée de l'Homme offers a terrace facing the Eiffel Tower, lunch menus €75-€120.
- La Suite Girafe at Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine was redesigned by Joseph Dirand in Art Deco style, cocktails €15-€20.
- Rooftop Nijinsky at Théâtre du Châtelet runs until September 21, 2026, with menu by Thomas Cherbit and live music from 8pm.
- Le Café des Amis at Musée de Cluny (28 rue du Sommerard) serves medieval-inspired cuisine, salads €7.50.
- The Musée d'Orsay's terrace has an Art Nouveau champagne bar, open Tue-Sun 10-16:15 (Thu 10-20), cocktails €11-€16.
- L'Envol at Philharmonie de Paris, with chefs Thibaut Spiwack and Sarah Ledu, offers sustainable seasonal cuisine and views of La Villette, cocktails €14-€18.
Entities
Artists
- Cheffe Lee
- Thomas Cherbit
- Thibaut Spiwack
- Sarah Ledu
- Joseph Dirand
Institutions
- Musée Guimet
- Musée Picasso
- Musée de l'Homme
- Maison de l'Amérique latine
- Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
- Musée de Montmartre
- Théâtre du Châtelet
- Musée de Cluny
- Musée d'Orsay
- Philharmonie de Paris
- Han Rooftop
- Le Café sur le toit
- Café de l'Homme
- Restaurant de la Maison de l'Amérique latine
- La Suite Girafe
- Café Renoir
- Rooftop Nijinsky
- Le Café des Amis
- Terrasse du Musée d'Orsay
- L'Envol
Locations
- Paris
- France
- 6 place d'Iéna, 75116
- 5 rue de Thorigny, 75003
- 17 place du Trocadéro, 75116
- 217 boulevard Saint-Germain, 75007
- 1 place du Trocadéro, 75016
- 12 rue Cortot, 75018
- 1 place du Châtelet, 75001
- 28 rue du Sommerard, 75005
- 1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007
- 221 avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019
- Le Marais
- Quartier latin
- Montmartre
- Trocadéro
- Rive gauche
- Rive droite
- La Villette
- parc de la Villette
- Tour Eiffel
- Seine