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L’Hotel. Paris
This iconic left-
Its primary historical aspect, however, is that it was here that Oscar Wilde lived during the last few years of his life and finally died on November 30th 1900. Indeed, it was while in Room 16 of the then Hotel d’Alsace he uttered the famous lines: 'My wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One or the other of us must go.’ The décor is much improved these days.
Find out more about L’Hotel (Rue Des Beaux Arts) via Booking.com, LateRooms and Mr and Mrs Smith
La Relais du Louvre. Paris
Located between Notre Dame and the Louvre, this eighteenth century building has recently been renovated to provide guests with all the modern comforts one expects. Its past, though, is nowhere near as serene as its present day atmosphere. Parts of the hotel once accommodated printing presses used by Revolutionaries, and the ground floor previously housed the popular Café Momus where luminaries such as Voltaire and Victor Hugo would gather.
Those interested in opera will no doubt be interested to learn that it was here that Puccini set one of the pivotal scenes of La Boheme. Booking.com
Victoria Palace. Paris
A Landmark of Paris’ left bank since 1913, The Victoria Palace has maintained the elegance for which it has long been associated (it consistently rates highly on independent travel review websites). Located between Saint-
The hotel served as a home-
Hotel d’Angleterre. Paris (Rue Jacob)
Built during the 18th century it once housed the British Embassy, but today the Hotel D’Angleterre provides excellent accommodation for those seeking to explore the historic city of Paris. Located in a quiet corner of the otherwise bustling left bank, the D’Angleterre is situated within a short walk of the Louvre, Notre Dame cathedral, and the banks of the Seine.
On September 3, 1783, the preparation of the Treaty of Paris, proclaiming the independence of the Federal Republic of the United States took place in the building -
Hotel Opera Richepanse
The Convent of the Daughters of the Immaculate Conception once stood on the site of this famous Art Deco style hotel, and visitors still take breakfast in all that remains of the old building – its cellars.
The hotel’s primary historic claim-to-fame, however, is that it was frequented on numerous occasions by the great composer, Tchaikovsky. Indeed, he makes reference to the place in many letters he wrote during his stays in the 1880’s.
Situated between the Place de la Concorde and the Opera Garnier, it offers 38 rooms in all.
For further information see the Hotel Opera Richepanse’s entry at Booking.com
The hotel’s primary historic claim-
Situated between the Place de la Concorde and the Opera Garnier, it offers 38 rooms in all.
For further information see the Hotel Opera Richepanse’s entry at Booking.com
Aviatic
Situated between Montparnasse and St Germain des Pres, the Aviatic owes its name to the pioneers of flight from Issy-les-Molineux airfield who stayed here in 1912.
Its history, though, runs even deeper. Indeed, this is the very house where the children of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan were raised by the Marquise de Maintenon in the late 17th century.
Three-star rated, the hotel boasts 42 guest rooms in total.
Its history, though, runs even deeper. Indeed, this is the very house where the children of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan were raised by the Marquise de Maintenon in the late 17th century.
Three-
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St. James and Albany. Paris
Despite being close to the centre of bustling Paris, the seventeenth century St. James & Albany -
The hotel once played host to none other than Marie Antoinette.
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The Ritz. Paris
Certainly one of the world’s most famous hotels, the Ritz Paris began life in the eighteenth century as a private dwelling prior to becoming the head office of a financial institution. It finally opened as a hotel on June 1st 1898, and has since played host to countless international dignitaries.
It goes without saying that The Ritz has a pretty impressive guest book, and amongst the signatures are those of F Scott Fitzgerald, Marcel Proust, Ernest Hemingway and King Edward VII of Great Britain.
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More period places to stay in and around Paris
Edouard VII. The only hotel on the Avenue de l’Opera. Formerly patronised by King Edward VII during his time as Prince of Wales. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Exclusive Les Rives Notre Dame. A 16th century mansion offering ten rooms and four-
Grand Hôtel de l’Univers. Situated on the rue Gregoire-
Hotel Bourgogne & Montana. A 32-
Hotel Concorde Saint Lazare. Late 19th century hotel now classified as a national historic monument. Tripadvisor
Hotel d’Aubusson. Early seventeenth century boutique hotel in Saint Germain des Pres area. More details
Hotel de Buci. Dating back to the 16th century, this is one of Paris’ oldest hotels. Booking.com
Hotel de Crillon. 103 rooms, 39 suites and 5 apartments, this majestic hotel overlooks to Place de la Concorde. Booking.com | Lastminute.com
Hotel de Notre Dame. Seventeenth century building on the rue Maitre Albert. Booking.com
Hotel des Grands Hommes. An eighteenth century building opposite the Pantheon. The hotel was formerly the home of the artist Andre Breton. Booking.com
Hôtel des Tuileries. Centrally located 18th century mansion offering 26 en suite guest rooms. Booking.com
Hotel Lancaster. Quiet townhouse hotel, close to the Champs-
Hotel Le Clos Medicis. 38 room hotel built in 1773 for the Medicis family. Located at the heart of the Latin Quarter. Booking.com | LateRooms
Hotel Les Jardins du Luxembourg. Mid-
Hotel Luxembourg Parc Paris. Highly-
Hotel Relais Saint Sulpice. Part of the hotel is a classified national historical monument. Located close to the Palais du Luxembourg. Expedia
Hotel Relais Saint Germain. Centrally located on the Left Bank, this 17th century hotel offers four-
Hotel Residence des Arts. Situated within an historic 15th century building close to Notre Dame. More information is available with Booking.com
Hotel Saint Paul. 17th century former private residence in the city’s Latin Quarter. TripAdvisor
Hotel Washington Opera. The former home of Madame du Pompadour and within a stone’s throw of The Louvre. Expedia
Le Meurice. Favoured by royalty during the late 19th century, Le Meurice benefits from its exceptional position on the rue de Rivoli between the Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. Booking.com | Expedia
Pavillon de la Reine. 55 rooms. 4-
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Historic Hotels in Paris and Ile-de-France
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Hotel de Crillon
Le Meurice
St James & Albany