Rooftops & bars with Eiffel Tower views
Around Place du Trocadéro, a handful of addresses offer a terrace or rooftop turned toward the Iron Lady. On the esplanade itself, Café de l'Homme and Girafe face the Tower at eye level; a few streets away, the Bigoudi rooftop looks out over Paris from the 10th floor; on the Champ-de-Mars side, the Pullman's 10e Ciel rounds out the selection.
Book your table
Four addresses, four atmospheres. Booking is done directly on each venue's official website and remains advisable in the evening, especially on the terrace.
Addresses and descriptions verified on the venues' official websites (June 2026): cafedelhomme.com, girafe-restaurant.com, brasseriesalamode.com, rooftop10eciel.fr. No reviews or prices are reproduced here. Some links may be affiliate links (see Transparency).
The addresses at a glance
- Café de l'Homme (17 place du Trocadéro, Palais de Chaillot): chic brasserie with a 300 sq m terrace opening at eye level onto the Eiffel Tower and the Champ-de-Mars. Open every day.
- Girafe (Palais de Chaillot, 1 place du Trocadéro): a fish and seafood spot in a 1930s setting, with a terrace in direct dialogue with the Eiffel Tower across the Seine.
- Bigoudi Rooftop (38 avenue Raymond Poincaré): rooftop bar and brasserie on the 10th floor, a few streets from the Trocadéro, with a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails.
- 10e Ciel (18 avenue de Suffren, Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel): rooftop bar on the 10th floor on the Champ-de-Mars side, with evening bar service and a clear view of the Tower.
For a sunset drink, book early: the terraces facing the Tower are the most sought-after, especially in season.
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Frequently asked questions
Which rooftops and bars have the best Eiffel Tower views near the Trocadéro?
On the Trocadéro esplanade, Café de l'Homme and Girafe (both at the Palais de Chaillot) have a terrace facing the Eiffel Tower. A few streets away, the Bigoudi rooftop (avenue Raymond Poincaré) offers a panoramic view from its 10th floor. On the Champ-de-Mars side, the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel's 10e Ciel looks out over the Tower.
Do you need to book to get a terrace table with an Eiffel Tower view?
Yes, booking is strongly recommended, especially on the terrace and at sunset. At both Café de l'Homme and Girafe, tables with a view fill up fast: book ahead on the venue's official website.
How do you get there from Place du Trocadéro?
Café de l'Homme and Girafe are right on the Trocadéro esplanade (Trocadéro Métro, lines 6 and 9). The Bigoudi rooftop is a few streets away, on avenue Raymond Poincaré. The 10e Ciel is reached by crossing toward the Champ-de-Mars, Bir-Hakeim Métro (line 6).
Can you just have a drink without dining?
It depends on the venue. The Bigoudi rooftop and the 10e Ciel offer evening bar service. Café de l'Homme and Girafe are first and foremost restaurants: the terrace is reserved primarily for dining service. Check the conditions on each venue's official website.
A drink with the most beautiful view in Paris ?
Book ahead on the official website of the address that suits you, then linger over the evening with the view of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro.