CLASSIC TERRACES

DISCOVER THE CITY’S MOST ICONIC TERRACE CAFES W HERE YO U CAN ENJOY AN APERITIF & PEOPLE WATCH LIKE A LOCAL PARISIAN.

I N STIT U TIO N As one of the oldest and most prestigious cafés in the world, Café de Flore boasts a picturesque setting in Paris’s chic Left Bank and has played host to many of history’s greatest minds, including Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, Picasso. Today, Café de Flore’s animated street side terrace is still “the” fashionable place to see-and-be-seen. Open daily. €

172 boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris

+33 1 45 48 55 26 | cafedeflore.fr

PA N ORAMIC With a spectacular setting beneath the arcades of the Louvre’s Richelieu Wing, Cafe Marly boasts a grand terrace with stunning views of the Louvre museum and its iconic glass Pyramid. Showcasing the Costes brothers’ signature sense of glamour, enjoy a front row seat on the terrace and watch the world passing alongside a mix of journalists, models, designers and discerning tourists. €€

93 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

+33 1 49 26 06 60 | beaumarly.com/cafe-marly

TR EN DY A former boulangerie that retains its original wrought iron xtures and golden lettering above the door, the bustling Café Charlot is a people-watching hotspot in the trendy Marais district. Whether you’re meeting friends for co ee or a glass of wine, or settling in to sample their casual, hearty brasserie fare, this bustling terrace cafe is a buzzing hangout at all hours of the day. €€

38 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris

+33 1 44 54 03 30 | cafecharlotparis.com

H IP is authentic Parisian Tabac is one of the city’s hippest terraces, situated in the chic Marais district. Lying at the intersection of six di erent streets, Le Progrès o ers one of the nest people-watching spots in the city, considered to be a national sport in Paris. Enjoy co ee and fresh croissants in the late morning, or meet friends for a glass of wine and charcuterie in the evenings. € 1 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris +33 1 42 72 01 44 | No website

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Luxury H otels: You’ll also find spectacular terraces within Paris’s most luxurious hotels, such as the Mandarin Oriental, the Four Seasons George V & Le Bristol.

Rooftop Views: The rooftop of the classic Hotel Raphael also boasts magnificent panoramic city views.

5. Café Etienne Marcel

A N IMAT E D With a futuristic design featuring a vivid, electric colour palette and curvy plastic and leather chairs, this trendy cafe marks another hit in the Costes Brothers’ empire of Parisian dining and nightlife venues. Occupying a vibrant streetcorner in the rue Montorgueil pedestrian area, secure a seat on the fashionable outdoor terrace and watch an eclectic crowd of models, stylish locals and the occasional fashion victim passing by. € 64 rue Tiquetonne, 75002 Paris +33 1 45 08 01 03 | beaumarly.com/etienne-marcel

6. Le Perchoir

ROOFTOP SC ENE Perched high above the trendy Oberkampf district, Le Perchoir boasts one of the coolest rooftop terraces in Paris, with panoramic 360 degree views overlooking Sacré Cœur in the distance. With funky wooden palettes covered with cushions and an outdoor bar illuminated by endless strings of lights, arrive early to avoid the crowds (especially during the warmer months). € 14 rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris +33 1 48 06 18 48 | leperchoir.fr

7. Les Deux Magots

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A favourite historic meeting place of famous guests such as Pablo Picasso, James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway, this icon of the Saint Germain cafe scene is renowned for its animated outdoor terrace overlooking the picturesque Saint Germain church. e ideal place to experience Paris’s legendary Left Bank cafe scene, don’t miss their divine hot chocolate served in porcelain jugs. €€

6 place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris +33 1 45 48 55 25 | lesdeuxmagots.fr

8. Hotel Amour

R ELAX E D Set within a building in Pigalle that was formerly a red-light brothel, the Hotel Amour is a romance-themed “love hotel” with an animated courtyard terrace which is one of the area’s hippest hangouts particularly during the summer months. Sip potent cocktails, French wine or a glass of champagne with the SoPi (South of Pigalle) neighbourhood’s cool crowd. €€

8 rue de Navarin, 75009 Paris +33 1 48 78 31 80 | hotelamourparis.fr