The New Rooftops to Discover This Summer

© Sun Club at Printemps Haussmann by Romain Ricard, and Terraza Mikuna by Mary Devinat.

Do It In Paris declares rooftop season officially open! Once again, new spots are popping up across Parisian rooftops, each boasting the best views. Tested and approved, here’s a list of new high-altitude aperitifs that will take you to new heights…

Location: The Veuve Clicquot house introduces its new Rich and Rich Rosé cuvées with fruity flavors, best enjoyed chilled or even on ice. This new way of enjoying champagne is available at the Sun Club Veuve Clicquot on the Printemps rooftop, set to become the chicest high-perch hangout of the summer. Enjoy a fresh and colorful summer menu that pairs perfectly with these signature cuvées. Experience a multisensory delight with the iconic colors of the champagne house and a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower.

Menu Highlights: Enjoy two glasses of Veuve Clicquot Rich paired with Crevettes Croisette (shrimp and fresh goat cheese cone, €20), spicy fries (€5), or a veggie hot dog with carrots, fried onions, and mayo (€14). The ultimate treat is the divine Club Tourteau by Jean Imbert, a club sandwich with crab, avocado, arugula, and lemon mayo in a toasted brioche (€22).

Sun Club Veuve Clicquot, open until September 30th on the 7th Heaven Terrace, 7th floor of Printemps Femme - Printemps Haussmann, 64 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9th. Open Monday to Wednesday from 10:00 to 20:30, Thursday to Saturday until 23:30, Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00. Reservations at printemps.com.

© Sun Club, Printemps Haussmann by Romain Ricard.

Location: Enjoy a Cuban evening right in the heart of Paris on the rooftop of the Drawing Hotel, next to the Palais-Royal gardens. The Cuban rum Eminente takes over this open-air space until September, offering food pairings with cocktails and tapas in a lush, Havana-like setting. Featuring a wooden and marble bar, tropical plants, and cozy seating.

Menu Highlights: Savor Cuban-inspired dishes like grilled prawns with chimichurri, mango, and vanilla (€15), Cubano Sandwich with roasted ham and sheep cheese (€14), Caribbean chicken skewers with chipotle mayo (€15), and hummus with flambéed bananas and lime zest (€12). Try one of the five signature cocktails by bartender Adrian Niño, all made with Eminente rum: Artista Daïquiri (coconut, lime, absinthe, €16), Ache! (honey, pineapple, Caribbean spices, €16), or El Ultimo (palo santo, cocoa, maple with fleur de sel, €17).

Rooftop Eminente, Drawing Hotel, 17 Rue de Richelieu, Paris 1st. Open until September, Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00 to 22:00. Reservations, private events at info@drawinghotel.com.

© Rooftop Eminente, Drawing Hotel.

Location: Every summer, the Fouquet’s reimagines its Marta rooftop. After a guinguette theme and a Miami Beach 100% #BarbieCore last summer, Marta now offers a bucolic, ultra-Instagrammable decor with fake grass, floral parasols, fountains, and vintage chairs reminiscent of a Downton Abbey picnic. Curated by Cordelia de Castellane (Dior Maison, Cordelia Flower Coffee Shop, Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay…), this suspended garden offers a chic holiday club vibe with attentive service, cool DJ sets starting at 17:30, and a progressively more danceable atmosphere.

Menu Highlights: Enjoy refreshing signature cocktails like Rosier du Jardin (vodka, Noilly Prat, rose syrup, lime juice, €22), Rêve de Bourbon (bourbon, chamomile, lime juice, orange, angostura, €22), or Lavande Royale (gin, lavender syrup, lemon juice, €22). Delight in a lobster roll with tomato (€28), a trio of finger sandwiches (€21), or salmon heart with Isigny cream and blinis (€21).

Marta at Fouquet's Paris, 46 Avenue George V, Paris 8th. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 17:30 to 00:00 with DJs Thursday to Saturday from 19:00 to 00:00.

© Marta, Fouquet’s Paris by Anael Boulay and Clémence Renoux.

Location: Hidden on the 6th floor of the BHV is a Mexican terrace waiting for you to party. Cozy benches, small round tables, string lights, wicker lampshades, and good music create a vacation vibe with an extraordinary view of the Hôtel de Ville and the Seine. Grab your cocktail at the outdoor bar and order some tapas as you watch the sunset.

Menu Highlights: Shareable dishes include perfectly seasoned guacamole with crunchy nachos (€10), shredded chicken tacos (€12), and empanadas with tomato, mozzarella, basil, or spicy beef, red peppers, and cumin (€12). For dessert, try the Mikuna waffle with dulce de leche ice cream, speculoos, hazelnut pieces, and whipped cream. Enjoy the cocktail Le Fraisier: tequila, Campari, passion fruit, strawberry, and agave syrup (€16).

Mikuna, 6th floor of BHV, elevator at 1 Rue des Archives, Paris 3rd. Open Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 1:00 and weekends from 12:00 to 1:00. No reservations.

© Terraza Mikuna by Mary Devinat.

Location: Head to the 7th floor of the Terrass’ Hotel in Montmartre for high-quality drinks and tapas with a view of the Eiffel Tower. This year, the hotel’s rooftop transforms into a bucolic garden with flower bouquets and lush vegetation, complemented by an inspiring nature-themed fresco by artist Natacha Birds.

Menu Highlights: Enjoy spring tapas and crafted cocktails like Jardin Perché (Tequila, dry curaçao, lime juice, Three Cents grapefruit soda, tonic - €17) and Basil Smash (Hendricks Gin, fresh basil, lime juice, sugar syrup - €15). Food options include oysters with rosé granita (€21 for 6), tuna tartare with crispy chickpeas (€18), and decadent burrata with heirloom tomatoes, lemon ginger vinaigrette (€25). Finish with a chocolate cookie for two (€10).

Jardin Perché, summer rooftop of Terrass’Hotel. 12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, Paris 18th. 01 46 06 72 85. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 15:30 to 00:30 and Sunday and Monday from 15:30 to 23:30 until October 15, 2024. No reservations.

© Jardin Perché, Terrass’Hotel.

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