The loveliest summer terraces for private hire

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Whether you're searching for a terrace overlooking the Seine, a high rooftop spot, a private patio or a terrace with a garden, Paris has a great range of sublime terraces that can be made private in fine weather!

Rooftop terraces on the Seine: get a change of scene!

Paris has wonderful terraces with Seine river views. Get a change of scene without leaving Paris …

Below the Pont des Invalides, the urban art centre Fluctuart, dedicated to street art, has a rooftop terrace of 300 m² with a panoramic view of the Grand Palais on one side, and the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro on the other. On the quayside, a temporary terrace is also open for the season from 1 May to 31 October. In the 12th arrondissement, the party barge Le Mazette offers a stunning view of the Seine. This venue can host up to 1,300 persons - perfect for all your cocktail parties, team-building events, team evenings, brand or project launches, private viewings and exhibitions, seminars, summer and Christmas parties!

Head to Paris’s 15th arrondissement to discover the Terrasse du Gustave. This superb rooftop terrace is a unique private hire space moored on the quayside below the Eiffel Tower, ideally equipped for a get-together with your colleagues (up to 115 persons) for a cocktail party or any other corporate event. You'll find a chic, hushed atmosphere where everything is designed to ensure you have everything you need.

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Terraces with gardens for a bucolic atmosphere

Situated in one of the oldest houses on the Butte, the Musée de Montmartre, with its Renoir gardens, is an ideal place to host a cocktail reception and other corporate events for up to 300 persons, in summer, and boasts an exceptional view of the Clos Montmartre vineyard. The terrace of the hotel Le 5 Particulier, a veritable oasis of greenery designed by renowned landscape architect Christophe Gautrand, offers a unique setting for your business events, accommodating up to 120 people for cocktails and 40 for a seated meal. On the catering side, Casetta, the hotel's restaurant, offers sun-drenched flavours that blend perfectly with the tranquillity of the garden.

Backing onto Stade Roland Garros, the Pavillon des Princes is an historic place revamped in 2017 by the famous Parisian decorator Maison Sarah Lavoine. The two terraces, with shade and sun (115 m² and 250 m²), are available for private hire for your cocktail receptions up to 450 persons or sit-down meals for up to 360 guests. The caterer Gusté proposes tailor-made, homemade culinary creations based on sharing. A large,covered terrace opening onto the garden is ideal for all kinds of events, both personal and professional.

Just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Cœur, on the famous Place du Tertre, La Crémaillère 1900 welcomes you to its Belle Époque decor, with paintings inspired by the Mucha style. This restaurant-cabaret offers traditional cuisine accompanied by a pianist or a cabaret show. Its vast, flower-filled, cobbled garden, with its rattan chairs and Wallace fountain, is one of the most charming in Paris, ideal for elegant outdoor events.
Located on the Place du Marché Saint-Honoré, la Maison Saint-Honoré is an elegant café-brasserie with a large sunny terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. Its refined French cuisine, combining tradition and modernity, is perfect for a business lunch, dinner with friends or a gourmet break in the heart of Paris.

Musée de Montmartre Garden Party jardin
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Le 5 Particulier - Jardin et façade - 2024
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Casetta - Jardin banquette chez Casetta - 2024
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 Maison Saint-Honoré - Façade
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Hidden patios: charming terraces out of sight

Sheltered from the hustle and bustle of Paris, some hotels feature patios and inner courtyards that are ideal for hosting private business events. In an elegant and intimate setting, the Lancaster Hotel offers the option to reserve its patio exclusively, in addition to its private daylit lounges, restaurant, and suites. It’s the perfect venue for hosting a meeting, a business lunch, or a reception in an atmosphere that’s both classic and quintessentially Parisian.

Another stunning venue in the heart of the capital, the Crowne Plaza Paris République is centered around a vast 1,200 m² inner courtyard. In the warmer months, its terrace offers a peaceful setting for working, socializing over a drink, or hosting a friendly gathering, featuring a grill and live music. The hotel also features eight versatile meeting rooms, as well as a studio on the ground floor, allowing the spaces to be adapted to various types of professional events.

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