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Three Charming Hotels in the Latin Quarter

by Lynn on October 28th, 2007

When people ask me what part of Paris is the best to stay in, my answer is always the same.  The Latin Quarter, of course!  (And no, it’s not a Latino neighborhood!  I’ve been asked that, so don’t laugh!) The Quartier Latin got its name hundreds of years ago when Latin was an official language and because many of the schools and universities in Paris were in this area, among them the Sorbonne which was established in 1253.  Classes were taught exclusively in Latin and used among students and academicians; thus the name Latin Quarter.

If you’ve read many of my posts, then you know that this is my neigborhood of Paris.  I will admit that I haven’t stayed at any of these hotels, but I will tell you why I think they may be a great place to stay.  All three hotels are minutes away from one another, so they all enjoy the same ambiance of the neighborhood.  All three serve breakfast in the hotel, but I would suggest going to the little café at the Luxembourg Gardens or to one of the neighborhood cafés, like the Café de la Mairie on the Place Saint-Sulpice which was my hangout for years when I lived a few feet away!

Hôtel Luxembourg Parc  - This charming little hotel is situated right across the street from the Luxembourg Gardens.  What better way to wake up and start your day in Paris than to walk through the gardens.  (You can read all about the Jardins du Luxembourg in my post here.) There are only 23 rooms so you need to book your stay way in advance; the same goes for all three hotels.  This hotel has concierge service, a bar, a lift, a-c, and also accomodates the physically challenged.  Buses and métro stations as well as the RER are all nearby.  For more details and prices, visit their website.
Hôtel Luxembourg Parc ****
42 Rue de Vaugirard
75006 Paris
Tél: (33) 01 53 10 36 50

Hôtel La Perle - This hotel is right next door to where I use to live for a number of years (#16) so I know this street very well.  As I wrote in one of my posts, it is not a place where you want to stay if you like peace and quiet when you sleep.  However, if you’re looking for fun and action well into the night, then this little street provides that and more!  It’s right across from Chez Georges a well known wine bar.  (If you’re staying here during the Beaujolais Nouveau, you won’t sleep at all, trust me!  Then again, who comes to Paris to sleep!?)  They have 38 double rooms; for more information, visit their site and have fun!
Hôtel La Perle ***
14, rue des Canettes
75006 PARIS
Tél: +33(0)1 43 29 10 10

Hôtel Recamier -  If you’ve read my post about the Place Saint-Sulpice than you know how much I love this square.  It is one of the most beautiful in Paris and the Hotel Recamier is situated right on the square.  The church bells may wake you up if you’re not accustomed to them (it took me awhile to get use to when I first moved into the neighborhood) but afterwards you don’t even notice them.  The fountain nearby is relaxing and once again you find the quiet and calm as in the first hotel on the list.  There are 22 rooms, the amenities aren’t like the first two hotels, but it’s such a charming location!  For more about this hotel, click here.
Hôtel Recamier ** 
3 bis place Saint Sulpice
75006 Paris

Photo Credits: Flickr, and the 3 Hotels

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