Paris museum terraces to enjoy sunny days
Beaux Arts magazine highlights the best museum terraces in Paris for the summer season. Among the recommended spots are Rose Bakery at the Musée de la Vie romantique, Joli at Musée Carnavalet, the Grand Café at Grand Palais, Corail at Musée d'Art moderne, Café 1902 at Petit Palais, Fika at the Swedish Institute, Café Renoir at Musée de Montmartre, the rooftop at Musée Guimet, Rose Bakery at Maison de Balzac, Sama at Institut du Monde Arabe, and Les Lionnes at Palais de la Porte Dorée. Each offers unique views and culinary experiences, from Korean classics at Guimet to Scandinavian specialties at the Swedish Institute. The terraces open from spring through summer, with special events like DJ sets and Nuit des Musées on May 23 and Nuit Blanche on June 6.
Key facts
- Rose Bakery operates at Musée de la Vie romantique, Jeu de Paume, BnF-Richelieu, and Maison de Balzac.
- Joli restaurant at Musée Carnavalet is run by chef Youssef Gastli, with pastries by Paloma Laguette and cocktails by Théo Mébarki.
- Grand Café at Grand Palais features Belle Époque style and classic French cuisine.
- Corail at Musée d'Art moderne offers views of the Eiffel Tower and fresh salads, tarama, and sashimi.
- Café 1902 at Petit Palais is a peaceful spot with pastries by chef Claire Heitzler.
- Fika at the Swedish Institute serves kanelbullar and Scandinavian open sandwiches.
- Café Renoir at Musée de Montmartre is set in gardens where Renoir, Suzanne Valadon, and Maurice Utrillo once lived.
- Musée Guimet's rooftop reopens with Korean cuisine by chef Young Kyoung Lee and DJ sets, with special events on May 23 and June 6.
- Sama at Institut du Monde Arabe offers panoramic views and cocktails, designed by Jean Nouvel.
- Les Lionnes at Palais de la Porte Dorée opens May 22 with street food and family activities.
- The terrace at Maison de Balzac features Rose Bakery and views of the Eiffel Tower.
Entities
Artists
- Ary Scheffer
- George Sand
- Youssef Gastli
- Paloma Laguette
- Théo Mébarki
- Claire Heitzler
- Suzanne Valadon
- Maurice Utrillo
- Young Kyoung Lee
- Honoré de Balzac
- Jean Nouvel
- Jamel Debbouze
- Laurent de Gourcuff
Institutions
- Beaux Arts magazine
- Musée de la Vie romantique
- Rose Bakery
- Jeu de Paume
- BnF-Richelieu
- Maison de Balzac
- Musée Carnavalet
- Joli
- Grand Palais
- Grand Café
- Musée d'Art moderne
- Corail
- Palais de Tokyo
- Petit Palais
- Café 1902
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris
- Institut suédois
- Fika
- Musée de Montmartre
- Café Renoir
- Musée Guimet
- Misso
- Institut du Monde Arabe
- Sama
- Dar Mima
- Paris Society
- Palais de la Porte Dorée
- Les Lionnes
- La Bellevilloise
- Institut Paul Bocuse
- Les Ombres
- Musée du quai Branly
- Les Petites Mains
- Palais Galliera
- Tour d'Argent
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Marais
- 1 place Clemenceau, 75008 Paris
- 11 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris
- 2 avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris
- 1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
- 293 avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris
- Tunis