From a rooftop with breathtaking 360° views to a Provençal garden on a five-star hotel terrace in Versailles—or even a glamorous Sunday night brunch at a Parisian palace—discover four unforgettable open-air dinners to enjoy in Paris this summer.
Bold Woman Dinner by Veuve Clicquot
Looking for a dinner that’s as inspiring as it is delicious? Veuve Clicquot’s Bold Woman Dinners return this summer, hosted on the Seventh Heaven rooftop of Printemps Haussmann. Held on June 23, 24, and 25, these one-of-a-kind evenings spotlight female entrepreneurship, blending thought-provoking conversations with a standout dining experience.
This year’s lineup includes chef Céline Pham, food writer Raphaële Marchal, renowned sommelier Estelle Touzet, and artisan chocolatier Jade Genin. Guests are treated to Céline Pham’s vibrant dishes—think flower-filled ravioli with wild fennel olive oil or slow-cooked pollock with fig leaf oil and tempura zucchini flowers—paired with Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune. For dessert, Jade Genin dazzles with a dark chocolate tart infused with lime, mandarin, and grapefruit, elevated by Veuve Clicquot Rosé at sunset.
Bold Woman Dinner by Veuve Clicquot, Terrasse du 7ème Ciel, 7th floor, Printemps Femme, 64 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9th. June 23–25 at 7:30 PM. €95 per person .
Le Jardin at Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc Paris unveils Le Jardin, its most elegant summer terrace, perched on the 7th floor with panoramic views of the Seine and Eiffel Tower. Designed like a Provençal dream, the lush 650m² space is filled with aromatic herbs, blooming flowerbeds, and chic striped staff uniforms that radiate Riviera charm.
Chef William Béquin delivers sun-kissed Provençal flavors: classic stuffed vegetables with poultry, veal, and beef (€42), grilled lamb chops (€58), or tender St. Pierre fillets (€58), best served with soft gnocchi tossed in tomato, olive, and marjoram (€9). Finish with a dessert by Maxime Frédéric, such as fashion-forward ice cream sundaes (strawberry, chocolate & skyr, or cherry & almond, €25) or a stunning rhubarb vacherin (€25).
Le Jardin at Cheval Blanc Paris, 8 quai du Louvre, Paris 1st. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 PM–11 PM (weather permitting)
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Le Jardin du Trianon at Waldorf Astoria Versailles
For the ultimate outdoor escape, head to Le Jardin du Trianon at the Waldorf Astoria Versailles – Trianon Palace, nestled just beside the Château de Versailles. All summer long, this refined garden hosts open-air five-star BBQ dinners with live music from Thursday to Saturday nights.
Sip playful cocktails by mixologist Thomas Roy—like the Candy Cosmo (vodka, cotton candy syrup, cranberry & lime, €24) or the Pop & Pear (pear brandy, popcorn syrup, apple & lime juice, Perrier, €24). Chef Frédéric Larquemin fires up the grill for dishes like spicy aioli shrimp and octopus (€36), maple-mustard fried chicken burgers (€38), fish & chips (€36), or sweet chili pork ribs (€38). Cap it off with Eddie Benghanem’s luscious frozen desserts: peanut caramel, coconut chocolate (€14), or creamy ice cream pots in flavors like strawberry-yogurt and dulce de leche.
Le Jardin du Trianon at Waldorf Astoria Versailles, 1 boulevard de la Reine, Versailles. Open daily – Sunday to Thursday from 12 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday until 1 AM. No reservation needed
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Les Échappées at The Peninsula Paris
Palaces know how to spoil Parisians, and The Peninsula Paris proves it with a new summer ritual: the Sunday night brunch. Designed as a luxe way to wrap up the weekend, this elegant open-air feast is served on the Kléber Terrace—an idyllic spot perfect for golden hour.
Start with a refreshing Reflet de Glace mocktail (hibiscus, mint, ginger, elderflower, €20), then enjoy a spread of gourmet starters: vitello tonnato, Mediterranean salad, tomato burrata, smoked tarama blinis, focaccia, sea bream ceviche, and Iberian ham. Grill stations serve up shrimp, marinated salmon, and beef skewers with seasonal sides like artichokes barigoule and baby potatoes. Pastry chef Anne Coruble provides a grand finale with four desserts to share: strawberry carpaccio, vanilla flan, rhubarb panna cotta, and a decadent double chocolate cookie.
Les Échappées at The Peninsula Paris, 19 avenue Kléber, Paris 16th. Every Sunday evening until late September, 6 PM–9 PM. €145 per person (excluding drinks)
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