Rooftop Brunch in Paris: The Weekend Reaches New Heights at Maggie Rooftop
It’s that hour in Paris when the city is still in a state of limbo. The streets of Pigalle are slowly coming to life, coffee is being brewed, and the zinc roofs are turning a light gray. That’s exactly the moment when we head up to the ninth floor.
Rooftop brunch in Paris rarely lives up to its promises: great views but little food—or the other way around. Here’s how to spot the best spots, and why brunch at Maggie Rooftop, at the top of the Hôtel Rochechouart, has become a must-visit weekend destination.
Rooftop brunch in Paris: what it means
A late-morning meal served on a rooftop terrace on Saturdays and Sundays, somewhere between a late breakfast and lunch. There are three variations in Paris:
- The season. Most rooftops are open from April through October.
- The height. A "rooftop" on the 3rd floor overlooks the courtyard across the way.
- The kitchen. Brunch isn't just a last-minute buffet. A concise menu, clearly identified ingredients: that's what sets it apart.
A garden on the 9th floor in Pigalle
The Hôtel Rochechouart a 1920s building at 55 Boulevard de Rochechouart. Take the elevator, and nine floors up, you’ll find yourself facing the dome of the Sacré-Cœur—so close you can make out the stone. Turn around, and there’s the Eiffel Tower. Between the two, a sea of rooftops, with nothing to break the view.
The decor doesn’t go for the rooftop-lounge look: wrought-iron tables, low benches, striped awnings, and plants everywhere. The scent grows stronger as the heat rises. A Nice-style terrace perched above Pigalle.
What We Eat
Brunch is served on the rooftop every Saturday and Sunday. The menu features brunch classics, reimagined in Maggie’s style:
- Avocado toast and poached eggs
- Tuna Tataki
- Fluffy Pancakes
- French toast, roasted apricots
- Freshly squeezed juices, homemade smoothies, pour-over coffee, and the daily specials
A concise menu, carefully sourced ingredients. We don't try to offer everything.
Go there
- Address: 9th floor of the Hôtel Rochechouart, 55 Boulevard de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris
- Directions: Anvers metro station (Line 2). Sacré-Cœur is a 10-minute walk away.
- Season: April through October. During the off-season, Maggie Restaurant takes over the ground floor.
- Brunch: Saturdays and Sundays, by reservation. The rest of the week, the rooftop is open to visitors without a reservation in the evening.
Brunch is the only meal at the rooftop restaurant that requires a reservation. Seating is limited by the size of the terrace: on a nice weekend, spots fill up fast.
Extend the morning
Walk up to Montmartre along Rue des Martyrs—a twenty-minute stroll. Walk back down toward South Pigalle, with its bookstores and record shops. Or stay put: at sunset, the rooftop turns back into a cocktail bar.
FAQ
Can you have brunch on a rooftop in Paris all year round? Rarely . Le Maggie, like most Parisian rooftops, is open from April through October.
Do you need to make a reservation? Yes , for brunch. No, for the rooftop in the evening.
Which days? Saturday and Sunday, during the season.
Do you have to be a guest at the hotel? No , the rooftop is open to everyone.
Can you see the Eiffel Tower and the Sacré-Cœur? Both . 360° panoramic view.
Dress code? Smart casual.
What if it rains? Service will move to Maggie Restaurant on the ground floor. Different atmosphere, same food.
In summary
- Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, by reservation, from April through October
- 9th floor of the Hôtel Rochechouart, between Pigalle and Montmartre
- 360° View: Sacré-Cœur, Eiffel Tower
- Book directly with the hotel
