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Paris from above: The Printemps Haussmann terrace

Last updated on April 22, 2016 by Claire / this article contains affiliate links (Info)

There are many spots in Paris to see the city from above, the Terrace at Printemps Haussman is free and easily accessed. Have a look with me...

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INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Printemps Haussmann Terrace

The Rooftop terrace of Printemps Haussmann is one of the best free locations to see Paris from above. It offers a 360 view of the city. The closest buildings are Madeleine and the Opera Garnier​.

The Haussmann Terrace is one of the best places to see Paris from above.

TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING ADDICTS

Getting to Printemps Haussmann

  • Métro station Havre-Caumartin
  • 64 boulevard Haussmann

Visiting The Terrace at Printemps Haussmann

  • There are 3 different buildings for this mall. You need to go into the Home and Beauty One in the middle.
  • It is on the 9th floor. There are lifts at one end but with the number of customers, it can take a long time before they stop at your level
  • You can also take the escalators all the way to the top
  • There is a coffee shop at the top, le Deli-cieux (French play of words with Delicious, Deli and Cieux which means skies). You cannot bring external food.
  • Opening times may vary (normally 9:35 am to 8 pm) - check on the Printemps's site front page for any exceptional changes

Getting to the top

Those department stores at a real maze sometimes. You have to get inside on the Home and Beauty one (on the ground floors is make up and perfume)

Printemps Haussmann - escalator to Terrace - Paris from above 2

Lifts are on the left side when entering via Boulevard Haussmann. They can be very slow.

Otherwise you can take the 9th elevators which become narrower and narrower. They are located in the middle of the shop​

Printemps Haussmann - escalator to Terrace - Paris from above

This is the terrace viewed from the Haussmann Boulevard:

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above

Panorama

The terrace is 360 with great views of the roof of Paris all around. However on the day I was there, there were redoing the terrace so access was limited.

This photo is the Haussman Boulvard side view:​

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - panorama view

Opera side

Just before climbing to the rooftop terrace, I visited the Opera Garnier. I was happy to get a good view of the to of the building from there.

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Opera Garnier view
Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Opera Garnier view 2
Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Opera Garnier view 3

Eiffel tower side

A bit further, I could see the Eiffel Tower. This is not the best spot to see the iconic tower (I think Arc de Triomphe is) but it was popping above the roofs quite nicely.

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Eiffel Tower view 1
Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Eiffel Tower view 2

The building at the end of the road is the intriguing church of Madeleine in the share of the Greek temple.

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Madeleine church view
Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Eiffel Tower view 3
Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Eiffel Tower view 4

La Defense

Far away we get also a good view of the business district of La Defense

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - La défense view

In front is the Saint-Augustin church:

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - La défense view 2

If you look well, you can also see the top of Arc de Triomphe:

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Arc de Triomphe view

Sacre coeur

The Printemps terrace is one of the best spot to see the Sacre Coeur Basilica and Montmartre. However during to the remodelling I did not get to shoot the best angle

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Sacre Coeur view 1

I was stuck with that one angle with the tower of the Trinity church in front.

Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Sacre Coeur view 2
Printemps Haussmann Terrace - Paris from above - Sacre Coeur view 3

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  1. Sharon says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:46 AM

    Interested of going to Germany and Switzerland. Have you got sone inspiring photos to share.

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