What to do in Paris

TOURIST SITES WHICH ARE APPEALINGLY CLOSE

The Bastille Spéria hotel is the nearest hotel to the place de la Bastille, where the imposing opera house, with its always prestigious programme, takes centre stage. Below, the little port de l’Arsenal offers a short, but very pleasant trip and, why not, a patch of grass for a picnic. The other way, in just a few minutes you can reach the sublime place des Vosges. The Marais district spreads out into a warren of lanes from another age, interspersed with museums and art galleries, elegant individual mansions, private interior courtyards and intimate gardens, not to mention the chic boutiques with all the fashionable brand names and designers. With regards to dining, countless restaurants, bistros and food shops will tempt all palates. The Bastille Spéria hotel thus opens onto a district full of charm, where you can also enjoy the picturesque coexistence of Jewish shops and the best gay places.

Paris is certainly a city to explore on foot and less than 30 minutes walk from the hotel, those who like walking can visit:

L’hôtel de Sully (3 minutes)

  • 62, rue Saint-Antoine ou 7-7 bis place des Vosges, 75004
  • T : 01 44 61 20 00
  • For its sumptuous architecture and its pleasant garden which gives access to the place des Vosges.

Victor Hugo's house (5 minutes)

  • 6, place des Vosges, 75004
  • T : 01 42 72 10 16
  • A visit into the private life of a giant of French literature, known worldwide for his Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris.

The Carnavalet museum (7 minutes)

  • 16, rue des Francs Bourgeois
, 75003
  • T : 01 44 59 58 58
  • To find out everything on the history and changes in Paris throughout the centuries.

The Hunting and Nature museum (15 minutes)

  • 62, rue des Archives, 75003
  • T : 01 53 01 92 40
  • Permanent collections and temporary exhibitions show the link between man and the untamed world.

The Cognacq-Jay museum (10 minutes)

  • 8, rue Elzévir,
 75003
  • T : 01 40 27 07 21
  • In the heart of the Marais, a very elegant private mansion is the setting for 18th century art.

The Picasso museum(11 minutes)

  • 5, rue de Thorigny, 75003
  • T : 01 42 71 25 21
  • The exceptional collection of works and the artist's personal archives presented in a recently restored private mansion.

The European house of photography (8 minutes)

  • 5-7 rue de Fourcy, 75004
  • A wealth of material and temporary exhibitions dedicated to all the skills of contemporary photography.

The Georges Pompidou Centre(18 minutes)

  • Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004
  • T : 01 44 78 12 33
  • A wonderful, forever unexpected view over Paris from the top of this building, which always houses special event exhibitions.

GOURMET DINING ESTABLISHMENTS

L’Auberge de Venise

  • 2, rue de la Bastille, 75004
  • T : 01 48 04 88 44
  • Opposite the hotel, a comfortable and warm setting to enjoy Italian flavours.

Lenôtre

  • 10, rue Saint-Antoine, 75004
  • T : 01 53 01 91 91
  • Behind the shop windows of one of the great chocolatier and pastry shops in Paris, something to please the eye and pamper the taste buds.

Bofinger

  • 5-7 rue de la Bastille, 75004
  • T : 01 42 72 87 82
  • Just on the left when you leave the hotel! The most famous Alsace brasserie in Paris, décor from the golden age and a plentiful table of traditional recipes. An institution!

L’Éclair de Génie

  • 14, rue Pavée, 75004
  • T : 01 42 77 85 11
  • For inventive, constantly new ideas from this classic bakery, by the talented Christophe Adam.

Carette

  • 25, place des Vosges, 75004
  • T : 01 48 87 94 07
  • Under the arches of the most beautiful square in Paris, an place in which to revel in savoury dishes, brunch and sweet treats at teatime.

Dammann Frères

  • 15, place des Vosges, 75004
  • T : 01 44 54 04 88
  • The distinguished shop of an enterprise which, for more than three centuries, has delighted lovers of fine teas and unusual blends of flavours.

L’Ambroisie

  • 9, place des Vosges, 75004
  • T : 01 42 78 51 45
  • For a trip to the world of gastronomy. Exceptional three star cuisine, run by Mathieu and Bernard Pacaud.
 

Le Dôme du Marais

  • 53 bis, rue des Francs Bourgeois
  • T : 01 42 74 54 17
  • A restaurant which goes back to traditions, but also offers a gourmet teatime, in an elegant historic setting.

Une Glace à Paris

  • 15, rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004
  • T : 01 49 96 98 33
  • Frozen desserts of all types, created jointly by the best in France and a world champion pastry cook.

Le Coude Fou

  • 12, rue du Bourg-Tibourg 75004
  • T : 01 42 77 15 16
  • An authentic Parisian bistro and its simple and tasty cuisine, carefully prepared by a young chef.

Le Pain de Sucre

  • 14, rue Rambuteau, 75003
  • T : 01 45 74 68 92
  • Two shops not to be missed, where you can succumb to the exquisite creations (bought to take away), both sweet and savoury, by Nathalie Robert and Didier Mathray.

Olivier & Co

  • 60, rue Vieille du Temple, 75003
  • T : 01 42 74 38 40
  • Oils the colour of the Mediterranean sun and all sorts of preparations based on the succulent little sun-drenched fruit.
Hotel Bastille Spéria, 1 Rue de la Bastille, 75004 Paris,
Tel.: + 33 (0)1 42 72 04 01, Fax.: +33 (0)1 42 72 56 38,
Email: info@hotelsperia.com
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