Where to Have Lunch in the Most Beautiful Parisian Gardens?

07.10.2026

The weather is beautiful, it’s warm, and we only want one thing: to soak up the sun before it gets too hot and share a delicious moment with friends or as a couple in Paris’s most elegant gardens. From a secret café in a museum garden to highly refined shaded tables and the best bucolic restaurants, the Do It Team has found 6 100% cottagecore Parisian terraces to frequent all summer long. Whether you are team quick lunch, sweet afternoon snack, or gourmet restaurant, here are our favorite spots to have lunch surrounded by greenery without leaving Paris.

Ora Farmhouse

The most bucolic terrace in the Buttes-Chaumont

In the mood for a cottagecore-style brunch or dinner with friends, family, or as a couple? Head to Ora Farmhouse in the heart of the Buttes-Chaumont, a true countryside house offering plant-based, local, and seasonal cuisine. It’s the perfect spot to forget you’re even in Paris, and they also offer great workshops like game nights or watercolor classes (schedule available online).

At a glance

Address: 63 rue Manin, Paris 19th
Metro: Laumière (line 5), or Buttes-Chaumont (line 7 bis)

Where? Inside the Buttes-Chaumont park
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 2 AM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Ideal for: brunch, lunch
Budget: €€
Dishes: Beef carpaccio (€14), risotto (€18), cheesecake (€8).
Kid-friendly: yes, children's menu €14
Dogs: 100% dog-friendly! Reservations recommended on weekends.

Why we go there

For a 100% good vibes meal surrounded by trees.
For ultra-fresh cuisine.
For the country-style atmosphere.
To extend a stroll through the park.

Café Renoir at the Musée de Montmartre

A secret terrace in the heart of Montmartre

Imagine having lunch in the very garden that inspired Renoir, with a breathtaking view of the Montmartre vineyards. Behind the museum, this hidden terrace opens up to views of the Butte's vineyards, making it the perfect spot for a bucolic break far from the crowds. Special mention goes to its white wrought-iron tables and chairs, looking just like a picnic straight out of Downton Abbey.

Address: Musée de Montmartre, 12 rue Cortot, Paris 18th.
Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt (line 12)
Where? In the gardens of the Musée de Montmartre
Hours: Every day from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Ideal for: lunch, afternoon snack, coffee
Budget: €
Dishes: quiches (€13.90), chicken wrap (€13.90), pastries (between €4 and €5.50), and ice cream (€5.50)
Kid-friendly: yes
Dogs: no
Access: with a museum ticket (€16) or exclusively for the Renoir gardens (€6).

Why we go there?

To have lunch in one of the gardens that inspired Renoir.
For the peace and quiet, just a stone's throw from the bustling Place du Tertre.
For the view over the beautiful Montmartre vineyards.
To extend your museum visit over tea or dessert.

© Jean-Pierre Delagarde / Musée de Montmartre.

Loulou

The chic terrace facing the Tuileries gardens

An XXL terrace nestled between the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Tuileries, Loulou ticks all the boxes for a dream lunch. Direct sunlight, a lush green setting, a royal view of the gardens... It’s la dolce vita Right Bank style, where you'll gladly linger over a plate that bursts with Italian flavors.

Address: 107 rue de Rivoli, Paris 1st
Metro: Tuileries (line 1) or Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7)
Where? On the edge of the Jardin des Tuileries, inside the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner
Ideal for: lunch, dinner, drinks in the sun
Budget: €€€
Dishes: parmesan eggplant (€28), beef carpaccio (€35), frosted lemon (€22).
Kid-friendly: yes
Dogs: yes on the terrace
Not to be missed: the unobstructed view of the Tuileries and the highly elegant atmosphere. Reservations strongly recommended!

Why we go there?

To have lunch with one of the most beautiful views of the Tuileries.
For the chic and fashionable atmosphere.
For well-executed Italian classics and cocktails.
To extend your walk between the Louvre, the gardens, and the Place de la Concorde.

La Terrasse de Madame

The elegant hidden terrace of the Jardin du Luxembourg

Tucked away in the heart of the Jardin du Luxembourg, La Terrasse de Madame offers a true haven of peace amidst flowers, shaded alleys, and the iconic green chairs, all in a postcard-perfect setting. It is a kiosk where you can indulge in a gourmet break between two chapters of a novel in one of the most beautiful gardens in Paris.

At a glance :

Address: Jardin du Luxembourg, 138 rue de Médicis, Paris 6th
Metro: Odéon (line 4 and 10)
Where? In the heart of the Jardin du Luxembourg, near the bandstand
Hours: Every day, 9:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Ideal for: breakfast, lunch, coffee, afternoon snack
Budget: €
Dishes: Cucumber gazpacho with mint (€8.50), Parisian croque-monsieur (€17.50), French toast (€10.50)
Kid-friendly: yes, children's menu
Dogs: not allowed (located outside the dog-accessible zone of the garden) No reservations

Why we go there?

To have lunch in one of the most beautiful gardens in Paris.
For the bucolic atmosphere, free from cars and noise.
For a coffee or lunch after an exhibition or a Left Bank stroll.
For the large shaded terrace that remains pleasant even in the peak of summer.

La Grande Cascade

The gastronomic restaurant in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne

Nestled in a sublime Belle Époque pavilion in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, La Grande Cascade cultivates the art of a chic getaway. Its terrace, surrounded by century-old trees and lush greenery, offers a fairy-tale setting where you instantly forget about Paris... even though it's just a stone's throw away.

At a glance :

Address: Carrefour de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, Paris 16th
Metro: Porte Dauphine (line 2), Les Sablons (line 1)
Where? In the heart of the Bois de Boulogne
Ideal for: gastronomic lunch, dinner, celebrations
Budget: €€€€
Dishes: black truffle macaroni (€88), Pays d’Oc lamb (€82), praline mille-feuille (€28) Kid-friendly: yes
Dogs: yes on the terrace
Open: every day, lunch and dinner
Not to be missed: the Belle Époque setting and the feeling of having lunch in the countryside. Reservations essential, especially on sunny days.

Why we go there

To treat yourself to a gastronomic experience in an exceptional setting.
For the romantic terrace surrounded by nature.
For refined French cuisine and top-tier service.
For a chic escape far from the Parisian hustle, without leaving Paris.

Les Ventrus

The plant-focused restaurant in the Parc de la Villette

Located in the heart of the Parc de la Villette, Ventrus—a unique restaurant that plants its plump wooden cabin right on the lawn—blends contemporary architecture, eco-conscious cuisine, and a large, lush terrace right by the water's edge. It's the ideal destination before a concert or an exhibition.

At a glance