Now that the sun is finally shining, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. A bucolic stroll, a cocktail at a rooftop table or an escapade outside the walls of Paris a thousand activities are on offer as the warmer weather settles over the capital. But nowhere are we happier than with the successive reopenings of our favorite guinguettes. Follow the guide to 5 enchanting spots in Paris and beyond.
Alma Verde: a must in Greater Paris
A stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Paris lies a place that combines all the characteristics of a magical spot. Bucolic, secretive and magical, the Alma Verde guinguette opened its doors last May and has been welcoming all Parisians in search of greenery and escape ever since. A leafy terrace, local beers and tasty mezze: all the ingredients are there for an address that’s perfect for the arrival of fine weather. Now all we need is you to spice up this explosive cocktail!
Alma Verde – 1, rue Kléber, Montreuil
The legendary Chalet des Iles
In the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, Chalet des Iles is a veritable bubble of greenery. A chic but not blinged-out place to dine on the banks of the Seine, with the gentle sensation of being in the countryside.
Le Chalet des Iles 14, chemin de Ceinture du Lac Inférieur – Paris 16e
The most secret guinguette : Le Fer à Cheval
In the Parc de Saint-Cloud, Le Fer à Cheval welcomes you every Saturday with a sumptuous Italian buffet, then transforms into a club until 4am. A great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris, in a green setting that’s perfect for relaxing and socializing.
Le Fer à Cheval Parc de Saint Cloud, Allée du Fer À Cheval – 92210 Saint-Cloud
The most Parisian and festive: Rosa Bonheur
For dancing and sipping cocktails, Rosa Bonheur is a little gem in the heart of Buttes Chaumont. A true Parisian HQ, with its string lights and guinguette atmosphere, it’s like being on vacation again and again… in the heart of Paris!
Rosa Bonheur Parc des Buttes Chaumont: 2, avenue de la Cascade – 19th Paris
Le petit bain: the eclectic floating guinguette
Docked at the foot of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BNF), the Petit Bain is a cultural UFO built by a group of architects. In this hybrid waterside venue, restaurant, concert hall and bars coexist. A festive, eclectic atmosphere on this floating guinguette, reminiscent of our wild summer nights.
Petit Bain, 7 Port de la Gare, 75013 Paris