- The Fouquet’s Paris features three distinct spaces, including the hanging garden Le Marta designed by Cordelia de Castellane and a gastronomic offering orchestrated by Chef Pierre Gagnaire.
- The Hôtel Peninsula Paris offers a panoramic terrace with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower, the Sacré-Cœur, and the Grand Palais, accompanied by a menu signed by David Bizet.
- The Publicis Drugstore revisits its summer terrace with a thematic offering dedicated to Roland-Garros, including original desserts and Californian-inspired milkshakes.
- The Hôtel du Collectionneur transforms its bar into a pop-up Italian lounge in partnership with Campari, offering weekly after-work events hosted by mixologists.
Paris from above: exceptional rooftops around the Champs-Élysées to discover this summer
As summer brings its first warmth to Paris, the most iconic of avenues, the Champs-Élysées, finds a new lease of life · at altitude. It is here, a few floors above the urban hustle, that the capital reveals its finest features: hanging gardens, spectacular views, signature cocktails, and starred gastronomy. The Revue des Hôtels takes you to discover seven dizzying and confidential addresses where the Parisian art of living takes on its full meaning.
1 · Le Fouquet’s Paris – Elegance on three levels
It is impossible to miss this institution of Parisian luxury. This summer, the Fouquet’s goes for three:
- La Terrasse Champs-Élysées, open to the spectacle of the avenue.
- La Terrasse George V, hidden and hushed, ideal for a quiet moment.
- And above all, Le Marta, a hanging garden vibrant with DJ sets, signed by Cordelia de Castellane.
All accompanied by the poetic cuisine of Chef Pierre Gagnaire · we love the lobster salad or the langoustine ravioli.
📍 99, avenue des Champs-Élysées – Paris 8e
2 · Publicis Drugstore – The chic & sweet spirit
On the Arc-de-Triomphe side, the legendary Drugstore reinvents the summer break with a sun-drenched terrace. Special mention for the tribute to Roland-Garros: lemon-verbena or raspberry-coconut “tennis ball” desserts, and a unique ice cream sundae. The retro California-style milkshakes add a touch of whimsy.
📍 133, avenue des Champs-Élysées – Paris 8e
3 · Le Prince de Galles – An Art Deco haven
A stone’s throw from the avenue, Le Patio at the Prince de Galles is a well-kept secret. This interior garden, nestled in a listed Art Deco setting, is an enchanted interlude where gastronomy flirts with serenity. Lunch, cocktail, or dinner, everything here breathes quiet elegance.
📍 33, avenue George V – Paris 8e
4 · L’hôtel Lancaster – Confidential charm
In the heart of the 8th arrondissement, Le Patio du Lancaster reveals itself to those who know where to look. An intimate green setting where the sensitive cuisine of Sébastien Giroud flourishes. As night falls, hanging lanterns, a fountain, and foliage transform the address into a summer tale.
📍 7, rue de Berri – Paris 8e
5 · L’Hôtel du Collectionneur – Italy in the sky
Three terraces, three atmospheres. Special mention to the bar’s terrace, transformed all summer into a Campari-signed Italian lounge. Signature cocktails, sunny bites, and after-work events rhythmically hosted every Thursday by talented mixologists: the address plays the card of the Parisian dolce vita.
📍 51-57, rue de Courcelles – Paris 8e
6 · The terrace of the Hôtel Peninsula Paris
The Peninsula rooftop is not just a hotel bar; it is a stage suspended between the sky and monuments. Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, and Grand Palais within reach. Light menu by starred Chef David Bizet, collaborations with The Macallan, and a “Belle Époque” playlist: an urban symphony to be savoured at the golden hour.
📍 19, avenue Kléber – Paris 16e
7 · La Clef des Champs – Two visions of elegance
On one side, an interior garden, a haven of peace in the heart of the hustle. On the other, two duplexes with private terraces, offering a breathtaking panorama of Paris and its famous Iron Lady. A rare address, with discreet luxury, for a timeless experience.
📍 46, rue de Bassano – Paris 8e
8 · Bonus: Aqua Kyoto – Culinary ascension
Coming very soon to 26 Champs-Élysées: a contemporary Japanese restaurant with a panoramic rooftop, bringing together the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and the Grand Palais in one single view. A promise of escape at the summit.
Our Verdict?
This summer, the Champs-Élysées is no longer just to be admired from the pavement. It is discovered from the heights, in an atmosphere that is increasingly chic, intimate, and sensory. Secret gardens, designer terraces, festive rooftops, or green refuges, each selected address embodies a precious facet of the Parisian art of living. And what if you finally looked up?
