No matter which major city you're visiting in France, you're sure to find an amazing rooftop bar. If the French know anything, it's how to dine al fresco.
We decided to do a deep dive into the best rooftop bars across France.
Whether you're just heading to Paris or you're taking full advantage of your France visa and trying to hit as many destinations as possible, you'll find the most popular option here.
This rooftop bar is on the seventh floor of the Terass" Hotel de Montmartre, a 4-star luxury hotel.
Luckily, the bar is not exclusive to hotel guests, meaning anyone can stop by for a cocktail or appetizers.
While it isn't in the city center, that might be for the best, as you get an up-high panoramic view of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower.
There are indoor and outdoor options, which is great for those spontaneous bouts of rain.
You don't need a reservation, but outdoor seating is first-come, first-served.
Portuguese for "the best", Le Melhor is rated one of the best rooftop bars in all of Lyon.
Only open in the evenings, the bar is located on the 8th floor and offers a really spectacular view over the river.
The menu has signature cocktails, small plates, and champagne, and there's often live jazz music.
While it is open to the public, make sure that you check to see whether or not reservations are required.
Ciel | Rooftop | Marseille is in the city center and has a beautiful view overlooking every direction. In fact, it's on the roof of one of the tallest buildings in town.
This rooftop bar has dolce vita vibes and a more casual setting, but still feels luxurious. Plus, unlike some rooftop bars, there is a menu of delicious Italian food.
The Sanha is one of the highest rated rooftop bars on this entire list.
On the roof of the hotel, the rooftop bar is open to the public and is Asian-wellness inspired. There's a garden, light sculptures, and a menu with signature cocktails and tapas.
Sometimes, the Sanha holds events like DJs, networking get-togethers, and more.
A restaurant and a cocktail bar, Bella Ciela gives a 360 view of Nice -- including the ocean. This makes it quite the popular sunset spot.
The menu has Latin-Mediterranean fusion dishes, cocktails, regional wines, and more.
Occasionally, Bella Ciela has live music. Make sure you check the calendar ahead of time if that's what you're looking for.
We took a look at reviews across multiple platforms. Taking into account the star rating, number of reviews, and consistency of ratings across the board, we chose the most consistent overall.
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