Perched on the rooftops of the 16th arrondissement, steps from the Trocadéro, the Eylau Paris rooftop holds its own among the finest terraces in Paris. We went up to test the menu, and the verdict is clear: a three-course menu at just €46, facing the Eiffel Tower, is simply one of the best value-for-money offers in the capital.
A rooftop with its feet in the sky, facing the Eiffel Tower
Nestled atop the Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower, Eylau Paris unfolds a lush terrace from which the Iron Lady stands tall, remarkably close. Sun loungers, colourful furniture, fire pits and house cocktails: the atmosphere is that of a summery interlude suspended above Paris, perfect for a sunny lunch or a sunset aperitivo. The view, as always, makes an instant impression.
The €46 menu: starter, main and dessert facing the Eiffel Tower
This is the standout surprise of the visit. For just €46, you get a full three-course menu with one of the finest views in Paris thrown in. A delicately prepared salmon to start; then the choice between a lacquered duck breast with green beans, or a roasted sea bass on a silky pea purée; and to finish, a generous pavlova crowned with a red-fruit coulis. At this price, at this address, the bill feels almost unreal.
The Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower, setting for the rooftop
The rooftop crowns a 4-star lifestyle hotel at 16 avenue d’Eylau, on the edge of the Palais de Chaillot and Trocadéro. Designed by interior architect Jean-Philippe Nuel, the Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower cultivates an urban, botanical spirit with its signature “urban jungle” aesthetic. On the dining side, the property features two restaurants: L’Esprit Nouveau at street level, and of course Eylau Paris on the roof. An ideal base for exploring the Trocadéro, Champs-Élysées and the Seine.
Practical information
- Address: Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower, 16 avenue d’Eylau, 75116 Paris (Trocadéro).
- The rooftop: Eylau Paris, on the hotel’s roof, with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower.
- The menu: starter, main and dessert at €46.
- On offer: cocktails, fire pits and seasonal cuisine, lunch and dinner, weather permitting.
- Reservations: strongly recommended, online at the hotel’s website: https://www.canopypariseiffeltower.com/.
Our verdict
It is hard to do better in Paris: an iconic Eiffel Tower view, refined cuisine and a reasonable bill, all wrapped in a thoroughly contemporary rooftop atmosphere. For those seeking the best value-for-money experience with a view over the capital, Eylau Paris goes straight onto our shortlist of rooftops worth visiting. An address that also earns its place among the finest Eiffel Tower views in Paris.
