The 8th in May, that late-afternoon light on la Madeleine, the terraces of faubourg Saint-Honoré filling up from 5pm, and that density of premium coworking spaces that have invested in landscaped rooftop terraces. You'll find less of a neighbourhood-café feel than elsewhere in Paris, but in return you'll find work spaces with impeccable equipment, terraces designed by architects rather than improvised on the pavement.
We looked for the genuinely good terraces for working: not a decorative balcony, but spaces where you can set up your computer in peace. Here are four addresses worth the detour on the western side.
Wojo Paris 8e: Madeleine
Boulevard Malesherbes, Wojo Madeleine is one of the network's flagship locations. Inspiring design, complete equipment (phone booths, bar, restaurant, nap room), and several terraces that genuinely change the experience in summer.
The experience is calibrated for long days: you can move from the quiet room to the bar to the terrace depending on your mood. It's probably the most complete coworking space in the 8th in terms of variety of spaces.
Our favourite when you want to alternate between intense focus and a relaxing break without changing address.
Wojo Champs-Élysées
Rue Washington, Wojo Champs-Élysées offers seven floors, a central bar, and a large sunny terrace. The community is active, the mix of large companies and independents creates a lively atmosphere, and the terrace is a real draw in season.
Refined atmosphere. More geared towards large spaces than other Wojo locations, the right pick for those who like the energy of a big venue.
The spot for days when you want people around you without getting distracted.
Morning Concorde
Rue Royale, Morning Concorde is an open-plan workspace set in the Hôtel de la Marine. The setting is quite remarkable: innovative design, and the proximity to museums, shopping and restaurants makes the neighbourhood workable for a full day.
Large tables, food, refined atmosphere. The terrace takes full advantage of the exceptional location to offer a view that's hard to match.
The spot for a day when you want your work setting to be a sightseeing highlight too.
Café Mirette
Cours Paul Ricard, behind Saint-Lazare station, the café of the Pernod Ricard corporate foundation presents itself as a space to work and unwind. It serves lunch and has a terrace. Open during the day.
The no-membership spot of the selection, for a quiet session near the station.
How to make the most of working on a terrace in the 8th
Three rules specific to this neighbourhood:
- Terraces open to the public are rare. The 8th's ecosystem revolves mostly around private coworking terraces. Plan your formula (day pass, subscription) based on how often you'll use it.
- The streets are noisy. A terrace on faubourg Saint-Honoré looks lovely but isn't compatible with a call. Go for rooftops and courtyard terraces instead.
- Shade is hard to come by in season. Look for landscaped or covered terraces, unless you're aiming for a short morning session.
Go further
If you want our full selection of spots in Paris 8e, we also have a guide covering all the best spots in the area (cafés, coworking spaces, community spaces), not just terraces. For detailed listings of spots in Paris 8e, head to our city page.
Looking for terraces in another city this summer? We also have our selections for Courbevoie, Boulogne Billancourt, Rueil-Malmaison.
In summary
The 8th is not the most obvious arrondissement for working on a terrace in a neighbourhood-café style. But it's probably the one with the best-equipped, most aspirational coworking terraces in Paris. Our selection covers every level of style and every atmosphere: intimate vintage, landscaped rooftop, large inspiring spaces.
Want to explore other options in Paris? Find our selections by arrondissement and our city guides on Deskover.
