Hotel des Academies et des Arts - Paris, France     

This posh and highly trendy borough is one of the finest luxury shopping destinations in Paris. For instance, Le Bon Marché is the name of one of the most famous department stores in Paris. It is regarded as the first department store in the world.

For those interested in the cultural and historical heritage of the French capital, the area is filled with theatres, cinemas, restaurants and little typical French cafes or brasseries (La Coupole, Le Dôme, La Rotonde). Some of the most prestigious museums of Paris are easily accessible by foot or by public transport.

You are also within easy walking distance of St Michel and St Germain-des-Prés districts, Notre Dame de Paris and the Latin Quarter, famous for its busy student life.

The numerous exhibitions in the Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain will also satisfy art lovers. Last but not least, facing the hotel lies the famous Académie de la Grande Chaumière, one of the mots renowned art schools in the 20th century (Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Amedeo Modigliani, Serge Poliakoff, Shapiro, Tamara de Lempicka).