The Neighborhood

Designed around the church from which it took its name, Place de la Madeleine is one of the flagship places of Parisian shopping. Historic restaurants and chic addresses are grouped together, revealing storefronts that rival each other in elegance. But how can we not think of "those short and plump little cakes" that Marcel Proust made famous many years after living at n ° 9, with his parents? In fact, the square now seems dedicated to gourmet devotions. There you will find the shops of famous brands specializing in gastronomy.

The collection, an exceptional collection of more than 10,000 works by nearly 350 artists, consists of paintings, sculptures, videos, photographs, sound works, installations and performances. The artists whose works François Pinault collects come from all countries and represent all generations. They explore all areas of creation and bear witness to the special attention paid by the collector to emerging trends.

La Rue de la Paix forms the junction between Place Vendôme and the Opéra Garnier. Located in a prestigious and affluent district of the capital, it mainly includes high jewelry houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Fred, or Mellerio, luxury stores.

The Grévin Museum is a private wax museum in which are grouped wax reproductions of famous people.

There are no less than two hundred wax characters ranging from Albert Einstein to Mahatma Gandhi to Michael Jackson or Alfred Hitchcock. Many scenes from the history of France are also reconstructed, such as the captivity of Louis XVI at the Temple or Joan of Arc at the stake.

Regularly, new personalities enter the Musée Grévin.

Accessible by metro lines 8 or 9, Grands Boulevards station.

The Drouot auction house or hotel Drouot is the largest auction house in the world with 10,000 m2 of space and 500,000 items sold per year. With 15 auction rooms grouped into two specialized venues, the Drouot Hotel is a hub of the French and international art market.

Sales are held daily from Monday to Saturday, mainly from 14h to 18h.

Located 10 minutes walk from the hotel Opéra d'Antin.

These galleries pierced in the middle of the buildings and surmounted by glass windows are considered as an architectural curiosity typical of Paris. You will reach inside some boutiques, tea rooms or restaurants. Paris has about twenty, located near the Grands Boulevards.

Place de l'opéra, 75009 Paris.

The Opéra national de Paris invites you to discover, during an independent visit, the wealth of public spaces of the Palais Garnier, a masterpiece of theatrical architecture of the 19th century.

Price: € 14.00 (excluding the exhibition period).

Located 5 minutes walk from the hotel Opera D'Antin.

Each visit to the capital is worth a visit to the Louvre, as the largest museum in Paris is full of treasures. It brings together works of western art from the Middle Ages to 1848, ancient Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, graphic arts and Islamic arts civilizations.

Metro 7: Palais Royal Musée du Louvre stop.

The garden, which separates the Louvre museum from the Place de la Concorde, is a place for walking and culture where the statues of Maillol and those of Rodin or Giacometti. And for fans of cotton candy, rides and thrills, go to the Tuileries Festival, from June to August.

Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris.

Located in the first district of Paris, near the Tuileries Garden, the Place Vendome is one of the most chic stages during a visit of the French.

The 44-meter high Vendôme column, which still stands in the center of the octagonal square despite its eventful history, was erected by Napoleon and cast in the 1200-gun bronze of enemy armies. It is impregnated with its eventful history and strolls from jewelers to luxury hotels, over the mansions that surround it.

Vendome place is located 15 minutes walk from the hotel Opera d'Antin.

111 Rue Saint-Lazare, 75008 Paris

The Garnier restaurant is a true Parisian institution for lovers of fish and seafood dishes. You can enjoy refined dishes in a typical marine setting. Booking is recommended.

Located 7 minutes walk from the hotel Opera d'Antin.

115 Rue Saint-Lazare, 75008 Paris.

The chef offers traditional French cuisine accentuated on fish and seafood.

The Mollard Brewery is one of the oldest breweries in Paris, in a refined Art Nouveau decor decorated with mosaics, which has been registered as a historical monument since 9 November 1989.

Located an 8-minute walk from the hotel Opera d'Antin.

Courtyard of Gare Saint-Lazare, Rue Intérieure, 75008 Paris.

Fine, family-run French cuisine in a warm and elegant setting, harmoniously staged by interior designer Karine Lewkowicz.

Chef Eric Frechon offers authentic and generous family cooking directly inspired by the French culinary tradition.

Open daily from 7:30 am to midnight, and Sunday from 11:45 am to midnight.

Located 10 minutes walk from the hotel Opera d'Antin.

25, rue le Peletier 75009 Paris.

An authentic Parisian restaurant.

Brasserie offering à la carte a traditional and refined cuisine. The staff will be happy to advise you on the best food and wine pairings.

Located 10 minutes walk from the hotel Opéra d'Antin.

4, Boulevard des Capucines 75009 Paris.

Traditional French cuisine and tea room in a brasserie atmosphere and Art Nouveau decor.

This brasserie is one of the essential places of the Grands Boulevards.

Restaurant open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.

Located 10 minutes walk from the hotel Opéra d'Antin.

Palais Garnier, 1 Place Jacques Rouché, 75009 Paris.

Elegant Art Deco address inside the Opera House. Fine cuisine in a green setting. During the summer, the terrace will be proposed to you to discover a case of greenery in full center of Paris.

The dishes are signed Julien Chicoisne, trained at Frechon.

5 minutes walk from the hotel Opéra d'Antin.

30 rue de Mogador, 75009 Paris.

In a cozy and warm setting, this restaurant offers authentic Italian specialties, real Italian coffee to enjoy on a beautiful terrace and a real Italian aperitivo.

Restaurant located opposite the famous Mogador Theater, at 5-minute walk from the hotel Opera d'Antin.

107, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.

Loulou is the new restaurant of the Museum of Decorative Arts. It enjoys a unique location and a privileged setting in the heart of the Palais du Louvre.

The Italian chef Diego Compagno offers a selection of dishes from the French and Italian Riviera as well as some classic favorites.

Located 20 minutes walk from the hotel Opera d'Antin.

Stop Palais Royal Louvre Museum.

Les Galeries Lafayette, 40, Boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris.

The new rooftop restaurant on the Galeries Lafayette terrace in Paris.

Ephemeral restaurant offering only vegetarian dishes. 40% of the menu is vegan.

The dishes are signed by chef Julien SEBBAG.

Ideal address to enjoy the beautiful summer days with an amazing view over Paris.

Located at 1 minute walk from the hotel Opéra d'Antin.

12 rue de Caumartin.

Japanese gourmet restaurant. Modern and creative cuisine.

The dishes are made by Chef Yasuo Nanaumi, from the Tohuku region of Japan. It offers à la carte dishes and a selection of hot and cold tapas to share.

This modern, refined and very bright place will provide you a real taste trip.

Located 10 minutes walk from the hotel Opéra d'Antin.

True temples of shopping, Printemps and Galeries Lafayette are the must-see stores on Boulevard Haussmann. Their legendary Art-Deco glass roofs house the most prestigious fashion brands. For a shopping session or a simple curiosity visit, the Department Stores know how to delight their public.

Our tip: the breathtaking view of the Opéra Garnier from the rooftop of the Galeries Lafayette, which also houses a restaurant.

Distance from the hotel: less than 5 minutes by walk, immediate proximity.

Before becoming the contemporary benchmark in terms of jewelry, rue de la Paix and place Vendôme were the heart of Parisian elegance, once home to many couturiers and milliners. Many watchmakers have also taken up residence there since.

A fashion showcase, this famous street is home to the biggest haute couture houses, for luxury shopping. After admiring sumptuous creations, the continuation of the visit takes us straight to the Elysées Palace, the official residence of the President of the Republic, located at number 55.

Distance from the hotel: 20 minutes by walk, 15 minutes by public transport (Metro line 9).

An emblematic building of the French capital, this sumptuous building has reopened after 16 years of closure and renovation. On the program: fashion, gastronomy and the Parisian art of living, all in a magical setting.

More than 600 brands coexist in this magnificent Art-Deco building, mixing luxury brands but also emerging designers.

Distance from the hotel: 30 minutes by walk, 10 minutes by public transport (Metro line 7).

Ideal for affordable shopping, this district offers a wide range of consumer brands at low prices. The rue de Rivoli extending to Place de la Concorde, it offers a pleasant setting for mixing a stroll through the heart of Paris and window shopping. If the weather is not there, you can go shopping in Les Halles, the famous shopping center located in Châtelet.

Distance from the hotel: 30 minutes on foot, 10 minutes by public transport (Metro line 7).

Stretching for almost 2 kilometers, the one that is nicknamed "The most beautiful avenue in the world" will not cease to amaze you. It hosts the most luxurious fashion brands and flagships of many brands from different universes. There are also souvenir shops here, to keep an indelible trace or to offer a glimpse of a stay in our beautiful capital.

Distance from the hotel: 35 minutes on foot, 10 minutes by public transport (RER line A).

Typically Parisian, this chic and trendy district is home to the most confidential addresses of designers, big brands and thrift stores. This is a must have for any fashion fan, who will receive the most cutting edge style advice. To take a break, a detour to Place des Vosges offers a charming historical setting.

Distance from the hotel: 35 minutes by walk, 20 minutes by public transport (RER line A or metro line 9).

Located in the mythical district of Saint-Germains-des-Prés, it is the jewel of the Parisian Left Bank. The first department store to open in Paris, since 1852 it has offered a wide choice of fashion, gastronomy and furniture items. It is essential to visit it as the Christmas holidays approach: the entire store is adorned with a magical and grandiose decor each year.

Distance from the hotel: 40 minutes by walk, 15 minutes by public transport (Metro line 12).

With more than 3,000 second-hand dealers, this space is one of the largest antiques places in the world. Composed of several markets each specializing in one area, the Puces are a real playground for those who enjoy digging in to find bargains and rare gems. Antique furniture, clothes, vinyls and various objects will make you happy.

Distance from the hotel: 45 minutes by walk, 25 minutes by public transport (Metro lines 7 then 4).

Address: Place de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris

Travel time: 22 minutes on foot, 26 minutes by bus.

Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The Opéra Garnier is a national theater which aims to be an academy of music, choreography and lyrical poetry; it is a major part of the heritage of the 9th arrondissement of Paris. It is located on Place de l'Opéra, at the north end of Avenue de l'Opéra and at the crossroads of many lanes.

Address: 12 Avenue Georges V - 75008 Paris

Travel time: 32 minutes on foot, 25 minutes by bus

Opening hours: Sunday to Friday at 8 p.m. or 10:30 p.m.

Saturday at 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. or midnight.

Price: from € 87 to € 250.

The Crazy Horse, formerly called Crazy Horse Saloon, is a Parisian cabaret in the Champs-Élysées district located 12, avenue George-V, created in 1951 by Alain Bernardin. The name "Crazy Horse" is that, translated into English and thus passed down to posterity, of the Sioux chef Thasunka Witko, the decoration of the cabaret at its opening being supposed to be western style, with its room pasticating a saloon from the 1870s.

Address: 1 Place Colette, 75001 Paris

Travel time: 19 minutes on foot, 25 minutes on foot + bus

Opening time :

Price: 42 €

The Comédie-Française or Théâtre-Français is a French cultural institution founded in 1680 and since 1799 living in the Richelieu room in the heart of the Palais-Royal in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.

It is the only national theater in France with a permanent troupe of actors, the Troupe des Comédiens-Français. Although dead for seven years when the troupe was created, Molière is considered the "patron" of the institution, nicknamed the "House of Molière". The armchair in which he went into agony during a performance of the Imaginary Patient is still on display at the back of the gallery of busts, after the Foyer Public!

Address: 1 rue de la Légion d'honneur 75007 Paris.

Travel time: 5 minutes walk from the hotel.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 am to 6 pm.

Closed Mondays, May 1 and December 25.

Price: € 16 for online sales and € 14 for on-site sales.

On discovering it, the painter Édouard Detaille would have exclaimed: "The station is superb and has the air of a palace of fine arts". This visionary would have been surprised to discover its transformation into a museum in 1986. Since then, the museum has housed an impressive collection of 19th century works of art and ranks 8th among the most visited museums in the world.

Address: Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris

Travel time: 18 minutes on foot and 16 minutes by bus

Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Mondays, January 1, May 1 and December 25.

Price: 17 € online and 15 € on site.

Renowned around the world for its immense collections of art and antiques, the Louvre has a history rich in twists and turns. Little remains of the small fortified castle built by Philippe-Auguste to store the kingdom's treasure.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Closed Mondays, January 1 and December 25.

Price: 13 €

Since 1919, the Musée Rodin has been responsible for the conservation and dissemination of the work of Auguste Rodin.

The establishment maintains a collection of nearly 6,800 Sculptures, 8,000 Drawings, 10,000 Old Photographs and 8,000 other works of art.

With 700,000 visitors per year, Musée Rodin is one of the most important French museums.

Rodin's sculptures are those of an artist who chooses to break with the customs of his time.

Address: 1 Place Colette, 75001 Paris

Travel time: 19 minutes on foot, 25 minutes on foot + bus

Opening time :

Price: 42 €

The Comédie-Française or Théâtre-Français is a French cultural institution founded in 1680 and since 1799 living in the Richelieu room in the heart of the Palais-Royal in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.

It is the only national theater in France with a permanent troupe of actors, the Troupe des Comédiens-Français. Although dead for seven years when the troupe was created, Molière is considered the "patron" of the institution, nicknamed the "House of Molière". The armchair in which he went into agony during a performance of the Imaginary Patient is still on display at the back of the gallery of busts, after the Foyer Public!