Madeleine/Opera/Montmartre This district, which encompasses the opera house and its long avenues to the Palais Royal and place Vendome, is the hub of theatre and home to contemporary fashion. The landmark is the Opera Garnier, built by Charles Garnier in 1875, with a famous ceiling decoration from Chagall. You can visit this building and learn about the Phantom of the Opera! Behind the Opera, on Blvd Haussman, are the French department stores : Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Fashion shows and many accommodations are available in these stores to foreign shoppers. The church of La Madeleine was started in 1764, but not completed until 1842, the church serves some high brow weddings and is known for its perspective across place de la Concorde. The chief attractions are the luxury food shops in the surrounding square, including Fauchon, La maison de la Truffe, and Hediards. The Place Vendome was designed in 17th century and is surrounded by very expensive jewelry boutiques such as Cartier. The famous Ritz Hotel is in front of the Place Vendome. Further to the east and north is the area of Montmarte with the basilica of Sacre Coeur, its quiet and winding streets that lead down to some of the more "colorful" parts of Paris in Pigalle - known for its peep shows. In the area, Blvd de Clichy and Pigalle, you can walk along the Rue Lepic famous for its fine food shops. To the north of the Butte Montmartre is the Marche aux Puces Saint Ouen, Paris’s largest fleamarket. Sites to See: Opera Garnier, Place de l’Opera, Place Vendome, Rue St. Honore, Les Grands Boulevards, La Bourse, Place des Victoires, Faubourg Poissonniere, Musee Baccarat, Sacre Coeur, Boulevard Clichy, Abesses Quarter, church of la Madeleine. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/charming_hotels_opera_montmartre_area_in_paris.htm http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:57:14 +0100 Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:56:44 +0100 Situated in the heart of Paris, where business and tourism flourishes, everything has been conceived to satisfy the needs of the modern businessman. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/pavillon_de_paris_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 This luxury 4 star hotel is located in the very heart of the Montmartre area, the artist and painter district. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/villa_royale_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 If you are looking for one of the best in Paris-this is the hotel for you. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/terrass_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Ideally located right in the heart of Paris, a few steps from the Main Department Stores. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/le_pera_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The combination of a friendly atmosphere, high standards and good location make this hotel a perfect base for exploring this colourful city. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/villa_eugenie_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The Villa Opera Drouot Hotel is a superior first-class hotel, nestled in the heart of a very Parisian and lively district. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/villa_opera_drouot_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Offering good value for money, this hotel is recommended for its standards and friendly service. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/pavillon_grands_boulevards_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The Hotel Baudelaire Opéra is a comfortable, three-star hotel in the centre of Paris, 5 minutes by foot from the Opera. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/baudelaire_opera_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The Mercure Opera La Fayette ideally located between the Grands Boulevards, the Bourse and the Opera. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_lafayette_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The Libertel Lafayette ideally located between the Grands Boulevards, the Bourse and the Opera. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_lafayette_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 In an excellent location, offering excellent, quality and service - a great choice for your stay in Paris. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_caumartin_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The romantism of its personalised rooms. Close to the Place du Tertre and the Sacre Coeur, one minute walking distance to Cafe Amelie Poulain, everything here reminds you this picturesque area of Paris which has retained its stayed like a village appearance with its vineyards and its provencal style squares. This part of the city is one of the most attractive of the capital. Metro and buses are nearby and will take you everywhere you would want to go to in the wonderful city of Paris. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/prima_lepic_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The combination of a friendly atmosphere, high standards and good location make this hotel a perfect base for exploring this colourful city. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_cyrano_lafayette_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 This hotel is a great choice and is highly recommended for its central location. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/londres_et_newyork_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 An excellent hotel with high standards of comfort and service. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/pavillon_saint_augustin_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Hotel Montreal enjoys a truly privileged position for business, culture and shopping alike. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/montreal_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The Hotel Albert 1st, is a great tourist hotel with an incomparable location; in the heart of the city. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/albert_1er_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Nestled in a tranquil street off the busy Grands Boulevards, the Libertel Touraine Opéra is adjacent to the banking and insurance district. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_touraine_opera_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Located in the heart of Paris business, just a step from the Saint-Lazare station, the Sacré Coeur and by Champs-Elysées. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/cervantes_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 This hotel provides a very good standard of accommodation for its category and proved a much requested addition to our programme. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_franklin_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 This hotel is a great choice and is highly recommended for its central location. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/madeleine_haussmann_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The combination of a friendly atmosphere, high standards and good location make this hotel a perfect base for exploring this colourful city. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/de_chateaudun_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 In the heart of Paris, the hotel Plaza La Fayette combines traditional charm and the most up to date facilities. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/plaza_lafayette_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The Lamartine Opera is a tourist class hotel located in the heart of Paris. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/lamartine_opera_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 This elegant and charming hotel offers large, bright and quiet rooms and harmoniously combines the respect of a rich history. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/imperial_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The ideal location is in a splendid old part of Paris with a village atmosphere, shops, theatres, restaurants. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/les_trois_poussins_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Close to the "Opéra Bastille" and Place des Vosges, the Marais Bastille Hôtel welcomes you to a quiet and comfortable district of Paris. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/plaza_opera_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The Hotel Régence is on Montmartre's road where glides still the smell of the flavor of the Goulue. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/le_regence_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Grand Hotel du Havre is situated near ' Les Grand Magasins, close to 'Madeleine': and 'Opera'. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/grand_hotel_du_havre_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Within easy reach of the Gare du Nord, the newly renovated Brescia is a well established and very popular hotel. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/brescia_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 One of our most requested hotels in this convenient area offering excellent value for money. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/america_opera_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The delightful and typically French hotel in the heart of one of the world's most fashionable cities, is 20 kilometers from the Airport. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/la_tour_d'auvergne_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 This hotel is a mere ten- minute walk from Montmartre area and the Sacre Coeur Basilica. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/france_albion_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 This charming and peaceful hotel is located in a picturesque area close to Montmartre. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_amiral_duperre_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 An excellent value for money choice for its category. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/caravelle_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Come and feel the nostalgic heartbeat of Paris where time seems standing still while walking across the narrow streets and climbing the famous romantic stairs. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/roma_sacre_coeur_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 A particularly good location for those travelling by Eurostar, the Libertel Strasbourg Mulhouse is an excellent property. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_strasbourg_mulhouse_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Contemporary and classic at the same time, the elegant decor and the friendliness of the staff makes the Libertel Suede very attractive. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/libertel_suede_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 The Hotel du Casino is a three stars hotel, built in the Haussman style at the very begginning of the 20th century, with refined rooms and nice Loius XV and Louis XVI furniture. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/du_casino_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 Located close to Champs Elysees, the shops and boutiques of Place de I'Opera, 5 minutes from the famous Galeries Lafayette, the Flèche D'Or Opèra is a town-house hotel with white façade distinguished with mouldings and wrought iron balconies. The 61 guestrooms are decorated in neutral colours with patterned fabrics and wood furnishings. All single, double and twin rooms come equipped with modern amenities including the air conditioning, television, mini-bar, in-room safe, coffee and tea making facilities, as well as private bathroom with hairdryer and telephone. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/de_la_fleche_d'or_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 An affordable hotel and a convenient base - highly recommended. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/villa_fenelon_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 This charming and peaceful hotel is located in a picturesque area close to Montmartre. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/du_mont_dore_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100 A beautiful 2-star hotel located in the very heart of Montmartre, the painters' district of Paris. http://www.parischarminghotels.net/des_arts_hotel_charming_hotels_in_paris.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:17:50 +0100