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The French street-art artist Jerome Mesnager made this place his and had carte blanche to paint his 'white bodies' all over the hotel. Same thing with Sophie de Watrigant and two video artists. It is worth a look!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19216 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17989 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17989 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17331
Good value, comfortable holiday accommodation. Quiet and peaceful but with easy access to all the major tourist sites.

Close to Metro and RER. Easy access from Charles de Gaulle Airport on the Air France Airport shuttle coach, which stops one minute away.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17331 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16641
If you want to spend a weekend in this part of the town choose this hotel, a three-star with a lovely garden where you can relax after walking all day.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16641 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16480
To start off your day, go to 'Au Levain du Marais'. The pain au chocolat will make you just weak, so buy quite a few and you'll have a pique nique.

Next, visit grand Pere Lachaise. Chopin and Piaf and dear Oscar Wilde - although they're now gone, you'll still be beguiled. To the Left Bank for dinner, a place called L'Ecurie, the locals eat here, run by petite Mini. Bon weekend!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16480 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16473
Paris has so many markets and beautiful specialist shops which you can’t take full advantage of if you’re staying in a hotel. You can have freshly baked bread and croissants for breakfast and then browse les marchés, boucheries, charcuteries, fromageries and other stores for fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, paté and cheese and prepare your own meals, including a tasty picnic for your return trip which will have your fellow passengers green with envy!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16473 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16441 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16441 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16419
Then head to l'Hôtel Amour where you will have apéritif and dinner in the lovely courtyard. You can also sleep there in one of their stylish rooms.

After that, head over to the restaurant Georges on the top of Centre Pompidou to have coffee while enjoying an awesome view of Paris.

Finally, join the fashionistas for a trendy night at the small but hip Paris-Paris Club, if the bouncer lets you inside bien sûr.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16419 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16416
Just by St Georges Metro, fifteen minutes from the Gare du Nord and Eurostar, lies this wonderful untouristy very French part of Paris with a Sunday morning market to buy your pastries, cheese, charcuterie, fish, wine, chocolate and second hand books.

Stay in the Trois Poussins hotel for discreet affordable luxury, and who could resist the No Stress Café across the road which does exactly what it says on the tin?]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16416 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16318
But the view from the window is breathtaking and the owner is friendly and helpful. Shakespeare Books is just across the street. Doubles from €60 per night.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16318 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16313 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16313 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16311
From Eurostar to hotel in half an hour. It's a great area too, many good restaurants and walking distance to the Ile de Paris, Louvre, Marais - well everywhere really. Very friendly and well designed hotel - just a gem.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16311 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16265
Centre piece is the scenic Lake Enghien, cool and resplendent. Picturesquely dotted around the lake are little shops, hotels, a casino, its theatre - all under a relaxed and charming atmosphere. What better start to the day than to wander leisurely around the glistening lake then select a café for coffee and croissants?]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16265 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16246 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16246 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16237 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16237 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16228 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16228 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16224 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16224 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16217 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16217