Les Ombres
Les Ombres is a restaurant and bar perched on the rooftop of Musée du quai Branly with glass panels providing views of the Eiffel Tower from every table. The space is designed as an open structure that connects the interior with the surrounding environment.
Architect Jean Nouvel designed this glass structure as part of the museum, integrating shadow patterns and light effects into the design. The structure follows the museum's architectural concept and its interaction with natural light.
The restaurant blends French cooking techniques with Mediterranean influences using seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully designed menus. Diners experience a kitchen that brings together local products with international flavors.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner service and is located at 27 quai Jacques Chirac in the 7th arrondissement. Making a reservation ahead of time is recommended to secure a table, especially during peak hours.
During evening service, the ceiling projects a starlit display every hour that transforms the setting at each full hour. During daytime, the glass structure creates soft shadow patterns across the tables that shift throughout the day.
Location: Paris 7e Arrondissement
Location: Paris
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Quai Branly
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 19:00-22:00
Phone: +33667891699
Website: https://lesombres-restaurant.com
GPS coordinates: 48.86111,2.29856
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
Paris has dozens of establishments situated at heights, offering different views of the city from their terraces and glassed-in spaces. From Perchoir Marais on the seventh floor with its 360-degree view of Notre-Dame and the Centre Pompidou, to Georges restaurant located at the top of the Centre Pompidou, these venues use their positions to show the capital from new perspectives. The Terrass Hotel in Montmartre lets visitors observe the Eiffel Tower from higher ground, while Les Ombres at the Musée du Quai Branly is only 100 meters from the Iron Lady. These locations are spread across different districts of the city and offer various options depending on the time of day. Some places like 43 Up on the Roof or La Vue at Hôtel Concorde Lafayette focus on cocktails and bar ambiance; others like L'Oiseau Blanc at Peninsula Paris or Les Ombres emphasize French cuisine. Several combine restaurant and bar functions, such as Nüba in the 13th arrondissement, which also integrates music into its offering. These heights allow rediscovering Paris while enjoying the cuisine and drinks provided by each venue.
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