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| Officially opened in 1612 as the Place Royale, the Place
des Vosges was constructed on the orders of Henri IV who died before he saw it
completed. It quickly attracted high society to the Marais, often visited by
Madame de Sévigné, Racine, La Fontaine, and Molière. After
a long period of decline, the Marais has recovered its aristocratic
credentials. Nowadays, beneath the arcades of the square, it is a pleasure to
browse in the antique shops, visit the art galleries or dine in a good
restaurant. |
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| In this lively area of Paris, the Pavillon de la Reine is
an oasis: the flowered courtyard isolates the guest rooms from the outside
animation. If your room doesn't overlook the courtyard, then you may
contemplate the patio planted of trees and flowers. |
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| Wood fire burning in the imposing fireplace, elegant
carpets covering large flagstones, panelling and beams decorating walls and
ceilings. You can also pour yourself a drink at the "honesty bar". |
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| Standard room or duplex, all rooms are spacious, bright,
and comfortable. |
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| Having breakfast under the vaults of the cellar decorated
with tapestries is a good way to start the day. Pains au chocolat, croissants,
and French baguette bread freshly baked by the next-door baker are always very
much appreciated by guests. |
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28 , place des Vosges
75003 Paris, France
U.S.
Reservations: 904-288-0036
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| Nearby are the lively Place de la Bastille, the picturesque
Jewish quarter, some magnificient private mansions now turned into museums, and
the shops in the Francs-Bourgeois street. The Pavillon de la Reine opens the
doors of its luxurious apartments and reveals its flowered courtyards to you.
In the heart of historic Paris, it is a delightful pied-à-terre that
offers all the comfort of a grand hotel. |
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| The owner decorated the Pavillon de la Reine as if it were
her own house so that everybody feels at home. |
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| Each room is unique: high quality fabrics, warm colours,
painted wood beams overhead, Louis XIII antique furniture, wrought iron bracket
lamps... |
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| Guestrooms feature air conditioning, safety box, mini-bar,
cable TV, direct dial phone, and benefit from 24-hour room service, laundry
service, and a concierge service. |
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