Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet - MGallery by Sofitel
Paris, France
Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet - MGallery by Sofitel
2224 Rue Faidherbe, Paris, France, 75011 Original Property Opened in 1926 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet - MGallery by Sofitel derives its name from a historic Parisian company once named "Maison Boutet." At the beginning of the 20th century, Maison Boutet was a prosperous business that manufactured and distributed exotic wood to the craftsmen living throughout the surrounding area. The company’s officers decided to raise a new building to stay abreast of the business’s growth. Finished in 1926, the building was a factory for the next 63 years. But by the 1980s all manufacturing had ceased. A team led by Vincent Bastie and Astrid Dieterlen restored the erstwhile factory to its former glory. Nestled within one of Paris’s most historic districts, the Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet is perfectly situated for its guests to experience the City of Lights. The Rue Faidherbe passes by the hotel, serving as the main thoroughfare through the surrounding 11th arrondissement. As such, guests can easily access the multitude of cultural attractions that proliferate nearby. The historical district of Le Marais is just down the road, which is the home to such iconic landmarks as the breathtaking Place des Vosges. Guests will find other grand destinations, like the Louvre, the Île de la Cité, and perhaps the greatest of them all, the Eiffel Tower. The Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet is a fabulous place to begin a journey into this illustrious city.
Discover
- Appreciate the hotel’s brilliant Art Deco architecture. Designed by the famed French architect Achille Champy, the building has many of its original outstanding design aesthetics. Among these wonderful features are a series of beautiful ochre mosaics by famous French firm, Gentil & Bourdet.
- Marvel at the magnificent industrial heritage of the Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet - MGallery by Sofitel. This terrific historic hotel originally debuted as a factory known as the Maison Boutet. The name “Maison Boutet,” is still emblazoned onto the building’s exterior.
- Discover the charming Parisian neighborhood of Le Marais. Filled with the highest concentration of medieval buildings in the entire city, La Marais is a fantastic place to spend a day sightseeing.
Explore
- Explore the Place de la Bastille mere moments away from the hotel. This public square is the site of where the infamous Bastille Prison stood at the onset of the French Revolution. A brilliant monument called the July Column now stands at the center of the Place de la Bastille, although it commemorates the July Revolution of 1830.
- Travel to the Panthéon nearby. Originally constructed as a replacement for the Church of Sainte-Geneviève, this neoclassical structure is now a mausoleum that contains the remains of prominent French citizens like Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, and Alexandre Dumas. The Panthéon resembles the famous Pantheon of Rome.
- Visit the Sainte-Chapelle just moments away. Constructed during the 13th century, this amazing historic cathedral was once the official royal chapel for the ancient Kings of France. The Sainte-Chapelle resides on the Île de la Cité, which is part of the city’s renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Experience
- Enjoy a thrilling performance at the nearby Opéra Bastille. This wonderful performing arts center is home to the Paris National Opera, and hosts a number of symphonies, ballets, and concerts throughout the year. Designed by architect Carlos Ott, the Opéra Bastille can seat over 2,700 people.
- Tour the remarkable collection of art on display at the Musée National d’Art Moderne. Housed within the renowned Centre Pompidou, the museum features more than 100,000 pieces of modern artwork from the likes of Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol.
- Stroll through the nearly six acres of beautifully sculpted landscape of the Jardins des Plantes. In operation for more than 400 years, this botanical garden is the most historic of its kind in France. The Jardins des Plantes is the site of several other fantastic cultural landmarks, including four amazing museums and a small zoo.
Taste
- Enjoy a wonderful meal at an iconic brasserie. These terrific dining establishments radiate a cozy, intimate atmosphere in which to feast upon their extensive variety of classic French dishes. Come savor such renowned cooking at famous brasseries like Brasserie FLO, Bouillon Julien, and Brasserie Bofinger.
- Taste some amazing French cheeses at Restaurant Astier. Located in the city’s 11th arrondissement, this historic bistro is known for its massive platter of unique regional cheese like Brie de Meaux, Camembert, and Époisses.
- Eat steak frites when out on the town. Simple yet refined, steak frites is usually prepared with savory cuts of entrecôte, faux filet, or runsteak. Perhaps the best place in the city to try this delectable French meal is at Le Relais de l‘Entrecôte.
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