Terraces abound in Paris right now. And the growing number of waterside bars are especially appealing, with their spacious, airy, festive, and beach-like vibes. This new wave of waterside bars near Paris are worth the journey out of the city center to experience. 

Left: a picture of several plates of food in an outside bar along the banks of the Seine in Paris. Right: a picture of of people having some alcoholic drinks on a table on a waterside bar in Paris, with a set table in the foreground.
Top: Rosa Bonheur Above: Guinguette des Maquereaux

Rosa Bonheur à l’Ouest

Part of the Rosa Bonheur family, this barge moored on the river in Asnières-sur-Seine is popular with the afterwork crowd of La Défense. It features the same chill vibe as the other Rosas, complete with reasonably priced drinks, wood-fire pizzas, good music, and a bucolic riverside atmosphere. If you’re more drawn to eastern Paris, read about the new Rosa Bonheur à l’Est in this article.

Left: a picture of an outdoor white couch with white cushions along the Seine river in Paris. Right: a picture of two glasses of white wine with a small plate of tapas.
L’Eden Lounge

L’Eden

This barge docked off the verdant Parc de l’Île-Saint-Germain in Boulogne-Billancourt is a hop, skip, and a jump from southwestern Paris. In summer, the boat’s terrace spills overboard with a large grassy patch with tables and umbrellas. The ambiance picks up on Wednesdays with an open mic night, and on Friday to Sunday evenings with DJ sets.

Left: a picture of the interior of a bar in Paris that rests along the Seine. Several tables and chairs and a hanging wood burner under a glass ceiling. Right: a picture taken from above of several plates of food, including fish and potatoes at a bar in Paris.
Left: Polpo Plage / Right: @laguinguettedesmaquereaux

Polpo Plage

You’ll almost feel like you’re in the South of France at this beach terrace in Levallois-Perret. Its sandy beach is decked out with reclining chairs, sunbeds, palm umbrellas, and picnic tables. The seaside theme is also reflected in its menu of seafood snacks. During happy hour when you can get six oysters with two glasses of white wine for only 19€.

Left: a picture of a DJ playing to a crowd in Summer. The DJ is wearing a blue denim jacket while holding his headphones to his ear. right: a picture taken from above of two plates of beef and a bowl of sweet potato fries. Also in the photo is two glasses of wine and I’m the background a burger and fries.
Left: @jardinbohemeparis / Right: @raphael_dimitri

Le Chalet du Lac

Although technically “in” Paris, you’ll feel a world away at this new beach club in the Bois de Vincennes. Its huge sandy beach next to the Lac de Saint-Mandé has sun loungers, water misters, an ice cream stand, barbecue, and cocktail bar. Reserve weekend brunch and get a sunbed for free, or bring your dancing shoes for its swing dances held Monday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons. DJs nights are on Friday and Saturday.

Guinguette des Maquereaux

On the banks of the Marne River, east of Paris, is the little sister of the Les Maquereaux barge found in Paris near Hôtel de Ville. This part of the Marne has a tradition of guinguettes, which this venue beautifully maintains. Like its Parisian outpost, here too seafood is at the forefront, available as snacks or full meals. Weekends often feature live bands. Consider taking your apéro to the water by renting out one of their small boats (no license required!).

Left: a picture of an outdoor bar in Paris that rests in a Garden full of green trees. There is several tables and benches in the photo however no people. Right: a picture of a boat along the Seine in Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background on a sunny day.
Left: @chaletdulacparis / Right: @thebestinparis

Addresses

Rosa Bonheur à l’Ouest – 20 Quai du Dr Dervaux, 92600 Asnières-sur-Seine

L’Eden Paris – 52 Quai du Point du Jour, 92100 Boulogne Billancourt

Polpo Plage – 47 Quai Charles Pasqua, 92300 Levallois-Perret

Chalet du Lac – Orée du Bois de Vincennes, Avenue de Bel Air, 75012 Paris

Guinguette des Maquereaux – 8 rue du Port, 94130 Nogent-sur-Marne

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Lily Heise

Lily Heise has been living in Paris for more than 10 years. When she’s not getting into romantic mischief, she writes on dating, travel, and culture. Her writing has been featured in Frommer’s Guides, the Huffington Post, Conde Nast Traveler, City Secrets, DK Eyewitness Guides, and other local and international publications. She is the author of Je T’Aime, Me Neither, and Je T’Aime… Maybe? lively novelized memoirs on her romantic misadventures, and continues to share dating tips, stories and travel features on her blog www.jetaimemeneither.com.

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