It has been a few weeks now since the outdoor party season officially kicked off in the capital. And let's just say that since the arrival of spring, rooftops and open-air venues in the city have really stepped up their game to give us the best. A great example is the Cheval Blanc, which has become one of the most essential summer spots in the capital since it opened. And we are absolutely thrilled to let you know that you can already enjoy this little slice of paradise up on the rooftops of Paris.
An Eden Garden in the Clouds
To reach cloud nine, the process is quite simple: you just need to take the elevator at the Samaritaine up to the 7th floor, where you'll find a lovely little vegetable garden set high above, with a view of a...
a number of monuments in the capital. On the agenda: Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, the Louvre, and of course the Seine, which flows right at the foot of the department store.See this post on Instagram
Once you're there, you immediately dive into a summer garden thanks to the plants all around and the colorful furniture that instantly evokes vacation vibes. It's such a wonderful atmosphere!Relaxed and warmly inviting, perfect for soaking up the sun all day, making us almost forget that we’re in a palace.
A little paradise on a plate
Because yes, the garden terrace of the Cheval Blanc hotel, like the other restaurants in the place, is quite the address run by chef Arnaud Donckele, with 6 stars to his name, crowned as the world's greatest starred chef in 2018 and Chef of the Year in 2020. Not to mention the accolades earned by his other restaurants, such as being named the best restaurant in the world multiple times. And here, it's under his guidance that chef William Béquin works his magic.
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Honestly, you can tell right away how the quality of the dishes is absolutely stunning. On the savory side, there's a short, seasonal menu crafted around tomatoes. On the sweet side, we have Maxime Frederic, the best pastry chef of 2022, taking over with fresh variations featuring strawberries. And yes, you might guess, the dishes aren’t cheap, but we promise you that just for the view, it’s worth it to go up and treat yourself to at least a little ice cream (at €25…).
Address: 8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
