This Melia Collection hotel is an artistic paradise in the heart of the French capital
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The French capital is synonymous with art, style and history, and doing all three in a timed city break finding ways to experience it as a visitor can be a bit of a challenge.
For a whistle-stop trip to Paris, there is no better place than Hotel Maison Colbert. Tucked away on Rue de Montebello, which runs along the south side of the Seine, the hotel's charming reception is just a few minutes' walk from the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the beloved Shakespeare and Company bookshop and the famous café culture. is. Quartier Latin.
'Boutique' does not do justice to this Melia Collection hotel. The impressive building, which dates back to the 16th century, has the feel of a palace gallery. Designed by Álvaro Sans and his daughter Adrianna Sans, Hotel Maison Colbert offers the chic you expect when visiting Paris.
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The hotel itself strikes an enviable Parisian balance between effortless chic aesthetics and comfort in the most luxurious form. Enter through a street-facing courtyard overlooked by Juliet's balcony and green-adorned windows before being welcomed by a decadent reception. Classic French furnishings add a touch of style to your check-in.
Being a Melia Collection hotel, it's no surprise that the show has a little Spanish flair. Each of his 39 rooms at Maison Colbert is inspired by paintings by Joaquin Sorolla. A good choice given that Sorolla has been called "Spanish Impressionism" according to the National Gallery
Each room or suite is Individually designed for maximum space utilization. Sip your coffee and look out the window at Notre Dame, or if you're lucky you can see Notre Dame, or just lean back on your amazing bed and flip through art books and magazines.
The red velvet curtains in my room added a Moulin Rouge flare to the ambience (which in my opinion can only be a good thing).
Café Clotilde, named after Sorolla's wife, offers an extensive breakfast menu. Cold menu, delicious café au lait (or anything with a caffeine hit if you prefer). Enjoy in the stylish dining room or outdoors in the courtyard.
For lunch and dinner, just a few minutes walk around the corner from the hotel, you will find many different dining options for all budgets . Atelier Maître Albert is one of our highly recommended establishments. With a menu designed around grills and skewers, it's a feast for meat eaters, with daily specials changing depending on what's on offer in the market.
Heart of the Latin Quarter Just a few steps away, the famous Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots attract the attention of literature lovers. Both brasseries have hosted their fair share of creatives and intellectuals, including Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway. The result is a touristy vibe, but it's worth stopping and watching the world go by with a cup of or more in hand.
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After lounging through Paris' historic streets and visiting the city's unparalleled art galleries and most famous attractions, take a slightly different look at the French capital. Few things are better than what a cruise along the Seine offers.
By arrangement of the Hotel Maison Colbert, he is not crammed on one of the ferries that carry the many tourists that cross the river each day. Instead, much smaller (and more comfortable) vessels can drift down rivers at a more leisurely pace for a more enjoyable experience.
Fashion over literature If art is a creative expression, there is no better place to express it than Paris. The history of couture is interwoven with the history of the city, but experiencing this cultural heritage as a visitor is a difficult task unless you happen to be there during Fashion Week.
Hotel Maison Colbert has teamed up with Terran Condé, a Spanish brand with strong roots in both Valencia and Paris, to give guests a unique opportunity to learn about art first-hand. It offers. Couture. Spend the morning crafting couture accessories with designer Esperanza, using traditional techniques and exquisite materials to leave Paris with a souvenir far superior to your run-of-the-mill fridge magnet…
Hotel Maison Colbert, 7 Rue de l'Hôtel Colbert, 75005 Paris, France. Rooms from £302 per night (based on B&B). melia.com
