Hotel Balzac
Paris, France.
Built for the director of the Paris Opera, this splendid house was originally known as Le Folie Beaujon. Its present name, however, relates to its most well known former inhabitant, the legendary writer Honore de Balzac, who acquired the building in 1846.
It is said that he gave the place to his love, Countess Ewelina Hanska, who he married in 1850. Alas, he would die only five months after his wedding having spent his final days at the house.
Thankfully, the interior decor and ambience is very much in keeping with its early 19th century origins and it undeniably possesses plenty of Parisian style. With 56 guest rooms and 13 suites (including Presidential and Royal) Hotel Balzac bridges the gap between the boutique and the grand providing a best-of-both-worlds feel.
The Arc de Triomph is but a few minutes walk away, as is the Champs Elysees. Hotel Balzac is five star rated.
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It is said that he gave the place to his love, Countess Ewelina Hanska, who he married in 1850. Alas, he would die only five months after his wedding having spent his final days at the house.
Thankfully, the interior decor and ambience is very much in keeping with its early 19th century origins and it undeniably possesses plenty of Parisian style. With 56 guest rooms and 13 suites (including Presidential and Royal) Hotel Balzac bridges the gap between the boutique and the grand providing a best-of-both-worlds feel.
The Arc de Triomph is but a few minutes walk away, as is the Champs Elysees. Hotel Balzac is five star rated.
See the Historic Hotels in Paris index
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