A new rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar in Paris offers sweeping views of the entire length of the Seine from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower. Located just at Pont Neuf, Le Tout-Paris gives visitors a breathtaking panorama of the Parisian skyline that went unappreciated during the many years that the Samaritaine building, where the restaurant is located, was under renovation.
I recently joined a friend there for evening cocktails, to catch the sunset and the play of golden Parisian light over Pont Neuf and the monuments. Below, on the far left, you can just see the huge crane for the reconstruction of Notre Dame.
Below, Pont Neuf and just right of center, the entrance to Place Dauphine, a favorite location.
When you next visit Paris, it is well worth making the effort to get to Le Tout-Paris. To be honest, the staff aren’t the friendliest (I also went for a birthday party and encountered the same thing) and you often can’t get a bar reservation for a nice table (they are held for hotel guests) but you can come and wait to be seated in the bar area. Of course, you can also make a dinner reservation but if you just want the view, tell them when you arrive that you will wait to be seated in the bar (weekdays are best). We each had two drinks (white wine for me) and the bill was over €90.00! So, bear all of that in mind and go anyway, at least once, to enjoy this spectacular view!
Á bientôt!
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The golden glow on the buildings in your photographs along with the sweeping views of the city are just perfection! Thank you for continually using your gifts to bring beauty to the world!
Christi
Thank you so much, Christi! So pleased that you enjoyed the tour. My best, G
What a romantic and dreamy capture of Parisian beauty. It is such a nice work.
Ooo la la! C’est magnifique!
Exciting new views of Paris, but, of course, all your photos are just fabulous! Does Paris Perfect license some of your black and white photos? I think I saw her showing how she was going to use some big ones in some of their rental apartments that look like your beautiful work. Thank you for keeping us well stocked with Paris beauty.
Hi Kathleen! Yes, you’re right, I do work with Paris Perfect to place some of my images in their apartments. Thank you for recognizing my work! All my best, Georgianna
I remember when La Samaritaine was open for shopping–so long ago… That’s a pricey drink, but I guess if the view is included, maybe it’s worth it. Looking forward to more of your beautiful views of Paris.
Hello, Debi! The Samaritaine is really incredible now – completely restored and beautiful. Full of very expensive luxury goods.
I hope all is well and send my best wishes for the holiday season. G
These are beautiful Georgianna!
I just LOVE Paris! (and your fotos)
Thanks for sharing, the beautiful views and tips.
Thank you so much, Luisa! I’m so glad to hear that. 💕
Georgianna