A summer closer to heaven: the rooftops of Paris
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Sunny days and the warm summer air are an invitation to enjoy the outdoors. Your stay at the Hôtel de la Motte Picquet will give you the perfect sun-kissed opportunity to discover the rooftop restaurants of the City of Light. In addition to fine cuisine, each of these spaces perched high upon buildings in the heart of Paris offers you a unique visual experience.
Perruche, the neo-bistro in rooftop mode
Located on the roof of the famous Printemps Haussmann department store, this brasserie combines the best of the Parisian lifestyle with a stunning 360° view over the capital. Imagine tasting octopus with buckwheat cooked a la plancha while admiring the sublime Eiffel Tower in the distance.
Créatures; eminently veggie
Each summer, the Créatures restaurant pops up on the rooftop terrace of the Galeries Lafayette department store on the Boulevard Haussman. It offers an exclusively vegetarian Mediterranean cuisine with original recipes brought to you by the young and passionate chef Julien Sebbag. The chef and his team prepare the dishes before your eyes, adding visual delight to the pleasures of the palate.
Mama Shelter Rooftop; a high summer haven
A complete change of scenery awaits you in the 15th arrondissement on the roof of the Mama Shelter West. This large restaurant with plenty of space offers an inviting, playful and friendly environment with outdoor rattan furniture, table football and hammocks. With family or friends, you’re sure to enjoy its gourmet gastronomy with an emphasis on the French terroir.
Perchoir Rive Gauche, in the heart of the largest urban farm
Above Pavilion 6 of the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, the Perchoir is the first establishment of the renowned brand to be located on the Left Bank of the Seine. The space is in the heart of the largest urban rooftop farm in the world, so you can be sure that the cuisine includes plenty of fresh produce. For your viewing pleasure, the Perchoir offers a collection of art works in addition to a breathtaking view of Paris.
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More information:
- Perruche
- Créatures
- Mama Shelter
- Perchoir Rive Gauche
Hotel de la Motte Picquet, a 3-star hotel close from Eiffel Tower and Invalides