To enjoy the 14 July fireworks from the front row without spending a penny, the best solution is to arrive early at one of the Parisian parks offering unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower.
The Belleville viewpoint offers a view of the entire city from the top of its hill. This option allows you to get away from the centre of Paris and enjoy a panoramic view of the city skyline, far from the crowds.
To make sure you get the most out of the magic of the most eagerly awaited fireworks display of the year, why not climb to the top of Paris' monuments? The Sacré Cœur, the Montparnasse Tower and the Trocadéro esplanade are all places from which you can see the Eiffel Tower and where the atmosphere is guaranteed to be festive! There's only one thing you need to do to enjoy the show: arrive early to get the best seats. The fireworks are worth it!
The Paris Montparnasse Tower - Top of the City is offering a special 14 July evening with a panoramic tour, musical entertainment and a breathtaking view of the fireworks display from the Eiffel Tower. For this occasion, access to the panoramic terrace of the Montparnasse Tower will be closed to the public at 6pm.
Some Parisian hotels and restaurants offer their guests a spectacular view of Paris from their terraces. Whether green, lounge-style, quiet or more lively, they are the ideal place to admire the fireworks display on 14 July. Far from the crowds gathered on the Champ-de-Mars, they allow you to enjoy all the magic of this unique pyrotechnic display. Sip a drink or share a meal with your partner, family or friends and enjoy a front-row seat for the National Day festivities.
The rooftops of hotels Generator, Novotel Paris Vaugirard Montparnasse, Peninsula Paris, Raphaël, Terrass’’ Hotel, Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, Molitor, the Pley, the Canopy by Hilton, La Réserve Paris, Les Piaules Nation...
The Rooftop Eylau at the Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadéro hotel and its French-inspired, rustic menu specially created for 14 July, to be enjoyed with a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower.
The terrace of the restaurant Les Ombres on the roof of the Musée du Quai Branly
The terrace of a concept store located in Montmartre: Cœur Sacré
The Skybar terrace at the top of the Pullman Paris Montparnasse is celebrating France on its national holiday, 14 July 2025. Enjoy a memorable experience 115 metres above ground from a sophisticated rooftop with panoramic views of Paris and its fireworks display.
Terraces and rooftops that have become must-see attractions:
Créatures on the roof of the Galeries Lafayette, Forest at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris...