Where To Stay

Choosing the right hotel, and the right area is essential on any holiday – and Paris is no exception. There are five key areas in Paris where we would recommend you stay. Each area, like any city, will have its own flavour and will be close to certain attractions.

1. Champs-Elysées/Trocadéro
Stretching from the iconic Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, the wide, tree-lined Champs-Elysées is well deserving of its reputation as the most beautiful avenue in the world. Bordered by shops, chic cafés, cinemas, theatres and museums, there is something here for everyone. A short walk from the Arc de Triomphe takes you to the Place Trocadéro in the fashionable 16th arrondissement. This offers the best unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower – perfect for the budding photographer!

2. Louvre/Opéra
This is the very heart of Paris and perfect for those who like to be at the very centre of things! The Louvre and the Opéra Garnier are just two examples of the stunningly beautiful buildings to be found all around the area. Popular also for shopping, it is the home of Galeries Lafayette, Printemps as well as all the usual high-street fashion houses. The Tuileries gardens are the perfect place for a picnic and, with the Seine flowing by, a great end to the day is a riverside stroll.

3. République.Bastille/Gare du Nord
Convenient for the Eurostar which arrives at and departs from the Gare du Nord, this area is steeped in French history. Most cite the storming of the Bastille prison as the beginning of the French Revolution of 1789. believe that the French Revolution of 1789 began at the Place de la Bastille where a prison once stood....yadda yadda, need to look at this again...

4. Montmartre
Home of the Moulin Rouge and Le Chat Noir, Montmartre is Paris’ bohemian district. With a vibrant and exciting atmosphere, artists still flock here for their inspiration just as the likes of Picasso, Van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec did before them. Head to the Place du Tertre to see them in action! Alternatively, after a visit to the magnificent Sacré-Coeur basilica, soak up the fantastic views over the city and let the street performers entertain you. With plenty of cafés, restaurants and bars to choose from, it is a great place to spend an evening.

5. Left bank/Latin Quarter
The left bank is a really popular part of Paris and has a very youthful feel. This is no more evident than on the Boulevard St. Michel (or Boul’Mich to the Parisiens) with its chic cafés and bars. The neighbouring Latin Quarter, home to a number of higher education establishments including the famous Sorbonne, has a great selection of restaurants and is only a stone’s throw from the beautiful Notre Dame cathedral, just across the river. The Luxembourg gardens are great for a bit of relaxation and if it’s romance you’re looking for, a picnic dinner on the Pont des Arts is a must. There, you can take in the sights and sounds of Paris as the Seine flows beneath you.