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Only a month left until the return of the XXL terraces in Paris!

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The Editor

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It's finally here! For the past few days, the sun has made its delightful return to the capital. The residents of the City of Light have only one thing on their minds: to spend as much time as possible on the terrace soaking up the lovely weather. Thankfully for them, the pop-up terraces are making their grand comeback very soon, providing extra spots for everyone to enjoy.

Every year, various signs announce the return of spring in Paris. The singing birds, the blossoming trees, the open-air events popping up, and especially the temporary terraces that take over every little corner of Parisian sidewalks in just a few days. 2026 is no exception, as they will be back in just a few weeks. And let me tell you, it makes us so happy!


Spring is on the horizon

Here we are, it's officially March, and that can only mean one thing: spring is here at last!

corner of the street. Just a little over twenty small days to wait, and we can finally say it’s almost summer. Even better, we can spend hours on the terrace, especially since the pop-up terraces are about to make their big comeback, as every year, this will happen on April 1st!

In less than a month, restaurateurs will be able to set up these additional spaces, which sprouted up right after the Covid crisis, and this will last until October 31st. It's going to be 7 months of hard work for them, with surely more dynamic services, 7 months of joy for us, with cheers and clinking glasses galore, plus laughter at every corner, all to soak up some vitamin C.


A must-have with conditions

However, be aware, for the past few years, these summer terraces have been subject to certain criteria due to the growing discontent of some locals . Thus, they must comply with aesthetic and size criteria.

should not include very tall plants, tents, wooden pallets, or heating. However, it remains to be seen if, like last year, they will be allowed to stay open until 11 PM instead of 10 PM during the period from Music Day to Sports Day, or if we will have to settle for the usual hours. The suspense is unbearable, but in the meantime, we'll stock up on sunscreen and check out the sunniest terraces to make the most of it!