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Saint Germain Area->L'Hotel Hotel in Paris
In the 16th century in the area of St. Germain-des-Prés there
were the Pré aux Clercs, Queen Margot's palace and the abbey of St.
Germain-des-Prés. On the rue des Beaux-Arts in the heart of St. Germain-des-Prés
there was also a large park that, in the beginning of the 19th century, was
given by the Rochefoucault-Liancourt family to the abbey. It was on this site
above magnificent cellars that a 'un pavillon d'amour' was built. This 6 storey
period building will become an exquisite maison 'Directoire' offering
accommodation in Paris's famous left bank and is today well known as "L'Hôtel".
With the Ecole des Beaux-arts, art dealers and galleries within such easy reach,
you can hardly remain unmoved by the literary and artistic atmosphere of this
area.
The magnificent ram's head in the entrance of the hotel lends
its name to the restaurant. You reach your table by passing under a central
glass roof that interestingly creates a relaxing and private atmosphere. Seated
at your table you can appreciate the view onto the patio and its 1830 Nicolas
Ledoux fountain. Then, at the sight of the menu you will have no choice but to
think of one of Oscar Wilde's famous remarks: "One can resist anything but
temptation"! Created within the old vaults of the hotel and in the spirit of a Roman bath, you can find tranquillity and peace of mind in the hammam and perpetual wave swimming pool. Cooling off in the adjoining rotunda completes the relaxing experience.
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