L'Oiseau Blanc

This is the contemporary French fine dining restaurant at The Peninsula, a luxury hotel located near the Arc de Triomphe. It is named after the plane in which Nungesser and Coli attempted the first North Atlantic crossing in 1927, and a life-size replica of the plane is affixed to the top of the hotel, as if poised to take to the skies before your very eyes. A fine tribute to the two aviation pioneers, as well as to the sky over Paris! Perched above the rooftops and encased in glass, the restaurant feels like it is in flight over the capital, while the terrace offers a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower and the Sacré Cœur. A perfect setting in which to sample the fine cuisine of chef David Bizet, which hits the nail on the head in all respects: cooking, jus and sauces, visuals. As for the desserts, pastry chef Anne Coruble treats our taste buds to the fruits of her talents. A great success.

• Aviation story built into the room, named for Nungesser and Coli’s 1927 aircraft, with a replica plane mounted atop the hotel.
• A glass-walled rooftop dining room and terrace, designed for long views over Paris landmarks.
• The Balcony Table, a weather-dependent private terrace setup for two with a dedicated tasting-menu experience.

What defines the cooking here is less a single signature product than the handling of seasonal French produce, with an emphasis on precise cooking, concentrated jus and sauces, and pastry-led desserts.

Rooftop fine dining at The Peninsula Paris, built around chef David Bizet’s contemporary French cooking, served in a glass-walled dining room with a terrace view over Paris. Lunch and dinner are served daily.

How to eat here

• Lunch, 12:00 to 14:00
• Dinner, 19:00 to 22:00

Experiences

• The Balcony Table, a private terrace table for two, paired with a 6-course tasting menu and optional food and wine pairings.