The Hotel Saint-Paul-Rive Gauche***, a residence dating from the end of the XVIIth century, is ideally situated in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, near numerous monuments and museums. This historic thoroughfare is named after the Prince de Condé, cousin of Louis the XIVth.

It is getting on for four centuries that its walls have breathed the very spirit of the Latin Quarter situated as it is between the Sorbonne and the Luxembourg gardens. It is owned by the 4th generation of the same family of hoteliers who strive to maintain the high standards of this bijou dwelling.

The decorator has imprinted his own distinctive style in each of the rooms and suites; none is identical to another. Some have four-poster beds; one has a twinkling star ceiling and a Jacuzzi and another, a "trompe-l'oeil" painting. All are air-conditioned.

"Standard" and "classic" rooms have double beds and look out onto the rear of the building; the larger "superior" rooms mostly give onto the street. All have double glazing. Also available: triples and two others, which can accommodate up to four people, one being a duplex ideal for families. Baby cots on demand and baby-sitting service can be provided.

Breakfast is served in a striking vaulted cellar in which one can find an authentic well. This led, some time ago now, to the hotel being named the "Hotel du Reservoir".

The reception desk is near a small patio backing onto a wall built on the foundations of the ancient Philippe Auguste defensive wall. According us a little touch of nature, it contains two magnificent Anduze vases with flowers and decorative laurel trees.

Entirely renovated, its oak beams, stone walls and "Haute-Epoque" furniture are enhanced by the background of patina finished surfaces. The comfortable sitting room invites you to linger, but "la vie parisienne" calls. Off you go!