O'Paris (now operating as Moncoeur Belleville) sits perched above Parc de Belleville at 108 meters, offering one of the most spectacular panoramic terraces in Paris. You'll get a sweeping view of the entire city skyline while sipping a drink or sharing a planche with friends — it's the kind of spot that makes you fall in love with Paris all over again. The bar-restaurant also hosts concerts, exhibitions, and games, making it more than just a place to drink.
Perched 108 meters above Parc de Belleville, this bar-restaurant terrace delivers a sweeping panoramic view of the entire Paris skyline — for the price of a drink.
Arrive before 6pm on sunny evenings to grab a terrace table with the best view — the terrace fills up fast and there's no reservations for outside seating.
Paris's most spectacular terrace view, above Belleville
If you want to understand why Parisians love Belleville, go to O'Paris on a sunny evening. Perched at the top of Parc de Belleville — one of the highest points in the city at 108 meters — this bar-restaurant serves up what might be the most stunning free panorama in Paris. The terrace faces west, so you get the full skyline bathed in golden hour light, and on a clear day you can see everything from the Eiffel Tower to Montmartre. It's the kind of view that makes even the most jaded local pull out their phone.
The food is straightforward but generous — think planches of charcuterie and cheese, French bistro classics, and a brunch that draws weekend crowds. It's not fine dining, and it doesn't pretend to be. What you're really paying for is the location and the atmosphere, which is worth every centime. The bar also hosts concerts, exhibitions, and game nights, so there's often something happening beyond just eating and drinking.
The downside? On a beautiful summer evening, everyone in the 20th arrondissement has the same idea. The terrace fills up fast, and service can get stretched thin when it's packed. Go early to snag a table with a view, or embrace the crowd and make new friends. Metro Pyrénées is the closest stop. Note that the venue has been rebranded as Moncoeur Belleville, but the spirit of the place — that magical Belleville terrace energy — remains.