5 superb sun-drenched terraces in Paris

If you are looking for a quiet place away from the bustling city, then head to this tiny tree-lined square, with its many public benches. It is the perfect place to meet with friends. Many of the bars and restaurants set up tables in the square during the day. A good place for an early morning coffee or afternoon drinks.

Just a short walk from the church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais in a narrow cobbled street you will find one of the prettiest terraces in Paris. The blue façade, the garden chairs and the parasols make you feel as if you are on holiday. Come on weekdays or during off-peak times.

The Swedish Institute is located in the historic Marais district and organises exhibitions, concerts and film screenings. The idyllic tiny cafe at the entrance of the sun-drenched paved courtyard is called FIKA (Swedish for a coffee break with friends). Tuck into a sandwich with Swedish dark rye bread at lunch or enjoy a traditional cinnamon bun at tea time.

The elegant terrace of Le Saut du Loup restaurant is the perfect place for a lunch, a drink or dinner in this privileged setting where you can feel the magic of Paris at any time of day. Enjoy the postcard views thanks to the exceptional location between the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Gardens.

There is a panoramic terrace on the top floor of this industrial building. The ambiance in this place, which is popular with Parisian thirty-somethings, is rather relaxed. The bar, under a tent, is never empty. The snack shack serves some tapas and the large tables are perfect for chance encounters.