Hotel de Suede Saint Germain Paris

Musee Rodin : a must-see museum in Paris

Hotel de Suede — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:50:08 +0000

Musee Rodin is one of the biggest museums in France with 700000 visitors each year and a collection of almost 30000 sculptures, drawings, photographs and other works of art. Although these are not all displayed at the same time, there is still a huge quantity of works to admire in this superb Parisian museum. It is located just a few minutes’ walk from the Hotel de Suede, at the heart of Paris.

Musee Rodin : a cultural landmark 500m from the Hotel de Suede

The Musee Rodin is a real treasure trove of art! This magnificent private mansion dating from the beginning of the 18th century, is easily accessible from the Hotel de Suede. It houses not only the work of Rodin the sculptor, painter, drawer and photographer, but also the treasures of Rodin the collector. The artist effectively gleaned over the years a host of assorted objects, often antiques, from Greece, Rome and the Middle East.

After admiring these thousands of works, you can amble through the 3 hectares of gardens of the Hôtel Biron, which shelter numerous sculptures by Auguste Rodin, as well as savour some refreshments in the splendid museum café, popular with Parisians.

Musee Rodin : practical information

Musee Rodin : 79 rue de Varenne – Paris 7th arrondissement
Open every day except Monday from 10 am to 5.45 pm (Museum, garden, shop and cafe)
Open late on Wednesdays until 8.45 pm
Museum closed on 1st January, 1st May and 25th December
Gardens close at 5 pm from 1st October to 31st March
Telephone : 0033 1 44 18 61 10
Official website of the Musee Rodin Paris
Metro stations: “Varenne”, line 13 or “Invalides”, lines 8 and 13
R.E.R: “Invalides”, line C

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Hotel de Suede Facebook page : become a fan!

Hotel de Suede — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:37:49 +0000

Hotel de Suede Facebook page a real mine of information for all those who are visiting Paris and looking for ideas for where to go and what to do. Regularly updated, it means you don’t miss out on the capital’s best exhibitions, biggest events and most emblematic landmarks. Join us now on the famous social networking site!

Hotel de Suede Facebook page : to stay in touch with us

By becoming a fan of our Facebook page, you will know exactly what is happening in Paris day after day. A special deal on a dinner-cruise? An upcoming festival or retrospective? An idea for an outing with the children? A suggestion for a historical, artistic or architectural walk? The start of Paris Plage or the launch of the sales? You won’t miss any of the major cultural events, original places or leisure activities on offer in the capital throughout the year.

Hotel de Suede Facebook page is also the opportunity for our hotel to share its latest news. We keep you informed of all our promotions and special offers, we present our new facilities or services and give you tips for making your stay in Paris truly unforgettable. You can also discover numerous photos of the Hotel de Suede, from its comfortable rooms to its splendid courtyard.

Finally, thanks to our Facebook page, you have access to a simple and practical reservation system, to plan your next stay. You can also use the messaging service to ask us your questions, and our wall to react to our posts!

Become a fan of the Hotel de Suede Facebook page !

To contact us:

Hotel de Suede – 31, rue Vaneau, Paris 7th arrondissement
Tel: 0033 1 47 05 00 08
e-mail : hoteldesuede@aol.com

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Bon Marche , France’s first department store

Hotel de Suede — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:44:43 +0000

Bon Marche Paris : founded in 1838, was the country’s very first department store. It was originally a haberdashery belonging to the Videau brothers, employing around a dozen people. Who could have guessed that this shop divided into 4 different sections would become one of the most prestigious stores in the world ? From the Hotel de Suede, it is just a 10 minute walk to this temple of shopping. What are you waiting for !

Bon Marche : the recommendation of the Hotel de Suede

In 1852, the Videau brothers joined forces with Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut who undertook to transform the Au Bon Marché store. Offering a wide choice, small profit margins allowing for low prices clearly indicated on labels, a satisfied or your « money back guarantee », « merchandising of the products in a sales area », the couple had just invented the concept of the department store !

However, these two visionaries alarmed the Videau brothers, who sold them their share Bon Marche in 1863. By 1869, the store’s success was such that the Boucicauts extended it and soon Au Bon Marché stretched over 50000m² and employed more than 1700 people. The oldest French department store, renamed Le Bon Marché in 1989, has not stopped growing since.

In this building, steeped in history and within quick and easy reach of the Hotel de Suede, you can find the biggest brands in ladies, men’s and children’s fashions. Le Bon Marché also offers a wide selection of accessories, cosmetics and ideas for interiors, as well as a fine foods department: la Grande Epicerie. Take advantage of your stay at the Hotel de Suede to enjoy an unforgettable shopping experience !

To go to the store Le Bon Marche – left bank of Seine – Paris :

Bon Marché – 24 rue de Sèvres – Paris 7^th - Metro station : Sèvres-Babylone, lines 10, 12
Opening times: From Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and until 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays

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Winter sales 2013 Paris , from Saint-Germain to Saint-Michel

Hotel de Suede — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:30:21 +0000

Winter sales 2013 Paris will start on 9th January at 8 am and run until the end of trading on 12th February. Take advantage of this month of promotions, reductions and exceptional prices to pick up some amazing bargains ! From the Hotel de Suede , you are just a few minutes away from the quarters of Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel, where numerous stores await. Book your stay now !

Winter sales 2013 Paris : special rates from the Hotel de Suede

Heading in the direction of the Seine, set off for Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a luxury shopping spree. With Zadig et Voltaire, Lacoste, Kenzo, Sonia Rykiel and Cacharel, fashion lovers are certain to find what they are looking for in the ready-to-wear stores in the quarter. For leather goods try Lancel and Longchamp, while food lovers will be in seventh heaven at Pierre Hermé or Kusmi Tea.

Not far from there, and still very close to the Hotel de Suede, the quarter of Saint Michel also has a lot to offer. Those who like to use natural cosmetics should check out Korres, while bargain hunters should go to Troifoirien where unsold items are available at heavily discounted prices. Don’t miss out either on the traditional umbrellas sold at Simon !

Winter sales 2013 Paris : the Hotel de Suede’s address book

Zadig et Voltaire : 1 rue du Vieux Colombier
Lacoste : 161 boulevard Saint-Germain
Kenzo : 60 rue de Rennes
Sonia Rykiel : 175 boulevard Saint-Germain
Cacharel : 64 rue Bonaparte
Lancel : 43 rue de Rennes
Longchamp : 21 rue du Vieux Colombier
Pierre Hermé : 72 rue Bonaparte
Kusmi Tea : 56 rue de Seine
Korres : 54 rue des Ecoles
Troifoirien : 57 boulevard Saint-Michel
Simon : 56 boulevard Saint-Michel

Plan your subway itinerary now using the Parisian Metro’s interactive map.

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Hotel de Suede, an exceptional location at the heart of Paris

Hotel de Suede — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:00:39 +0000

Hotel de Suede, an exceptional location… Louvre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, Luxembourg Gardens or the Champs-Elysées, all the capital’s main sites are accessible in just a few minutes’ walk or by public transport.

Hotel de Suede: 3 metro lines, 1 RER line, 1 bus route

You will certainly be spoilt for choice for ways of getting around the capital during your stay! The Hotel de Suede is served by a network of metro and RER lines and bus routes meaning you are within quick and easy reach of all the capital’s main districts with direct access to the Latin Quarter, the Champ de Mars, St Lazare, Austerlitz and Montparnasse railway stations, Montmartre, La Madeleine quarter, the Stade de France, and even the Palace of Versailles. A perfect base from which to explore everything the city has to offer!

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Par nature exhibition: come and discover a highly original exhibition at the 104!

Hotel de Suede — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:00:04 +0000

Par Nature exhibition is the major event of the new cultural season at the 104. Since 22nd September, this centre of artistic creation in the 19th arrondissement has been taking visitors on an amazing journey through its different spaces, interspersed with monumental works which evoke, each in their own way, the incessant search for nature.

Par nature exhibition: the complex relationship between man and his environment

Take advantage of your stay at the Hôtel de Suède to come and discover the creations on display for this collective exhibition, which brings together established and up-and-coming artists. From Egypt, India and Portugal, they offer up their own interpretation of the idea of nature.

Gu Dexin chooses to condemn our consumer society with his work evoking waste and destruction, while Moatzar Nasr invites the visitor to scale his installation. All showcase metaphoric compositions, alternately poetic, social or mythological, which inspire in each of us a fascinating reflection.

The Par nature exhibition, being staged at the 104 until 17th March 2013, plunges you into the heart of contemporary art, on a journey of reflection where you can even become part of the work!

Par nature, collective exhibition
Le 104 – 104, Rue d’Aubervilliers – Paris 19th arrondissement

Until 17th March 2013
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 3 pm to 7 pm
From Tuesday to Sunday from 3 pm to 7 pm during school holidays

Metro stations: Crimée, line 7, or Stalingrad, lines 2, 5 and 7

Information: www.104.fr

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New Year’s Eve in Paris: some ideas for an unforgettable evening

Hotel de Suede — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:00:00 +0000

New Year’s Eve in Paris - choosing what to do to celebrate can sometimes be a bit of a headache! Luckily, the Hôtel de Suède has selected for you some of the best places where you are guaranteed an unforgettable New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve: Ring in the New Year in style with the Hôtel de Suède

New Year’s Eve is always a festive occasion in Paris! This year, prepare to be entertained and opt for a celebration full of seasonal cheer.

Why not welcome in the New Year in a Big Top? The Diana Moreno Bormann circus offers an evening combining gastronomy, a show and a night of dancing.
For some 1960s French pop, take in the Salut les Copains show at the Folies Bergères!
If 1980s music is more your style then head to the famous Bus Palladium club. Or for a New Year which is 100% swing visit the Caveau de la Huchette, at the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
If you prefer cabaret-style entertainment, opt for the exotic, sun-filled Brésil Tropical show!

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Christmas market: our personal favourite, the Champs-Elysées Christmas Village!

Hotel de Suede — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:00:47 +0000

Christmas market on the Champs-Elysées, since its creation 5 years ago, has become an essential part of the Parisian festive season. Particularly picturesque with its 160 white wooden chalets, it is the perfect place for families to enjoy all the magic of Christmas!

Christmas market: soak up the fairytale atmosphere

This vast market, which is officially called the Paris Christmas Village, sets up its stalls each winter between Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées roundabout. You have until 6th January to discover the stands brimming with ideas for the perfect gift, with an array of art and craft wares and Christmas decorations. You can also sample tasty regional specialities or warm up with a delicious mulled wine!

The Champs-Elysées Christmas market is also a place where youngsters are kept entertained with numerous fun rides and original attractions. Board the Little Christmas Train or the Ferris Wheel, and make sure you’re there at nightfall to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas riding off on his sleigh!

Champs-Elysées Paris Christmas Village
From the Champs-Elysées roundabout to Place de la Concorde – Paris 8th arrondissement

Every day from 16/11/2012 to 6/01/2013
From Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 11 pm / Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to midnight

Metro stations: Concorde, lines 1, 8 and 12, Champs-Elysées – Clémenceau, lines 1 and 13, Franklin D. Roosevelt, lines 1 and 9

Information: www.parisvillagedenoel-champselysees.com

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Christmas windows at Galeries Lafayette: it’s a fairytale

Hotel de Suede — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:28:36 +0000

Christmas windows at the Galeries Lafayette have an added dimension this winter 2012, as the department store on the Boulevard Haussmann is also celebrating the 100th anniversary of its famous dome. As part of the sumptuous Christmas of the Century celebrations to mark the occasion, the displays in its 12 windows have been designed by Louis Vuitton. And the result certainly lives up to the prestige of the event!

Christmas windows, on display until mid-January

Louis Vuitton was inspired by this anniversary to stage an incredible Ball of the Century, whose guests are none other than a host of facetious exotic animals. Onlookers can enjoy a spectacular show performed by bears, pandas, flamingos and penguins!
These delightful dancers from all four corners of the world also remind us of travel, the inspiration for Louis Vuitton’s cult range of luggage! These 2012 Christmas windows for Galeries Lafayette are an opportunity for fans of the famous brand to discover or rediscover its most emblematic bags, leather goods and clothes.

Vitrines de Noël 2012 Galeries Lafayette… par brundevie

The Christmas windows at Galeries Lafayette

40 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9^tharrondissement

Store open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 am to 8 pm – Late opening on Thursdays until 9 pm

Metro: Chaussée d’Antin – La Fayette station, lines 7 and 9

RER: Auber station, line A

Information: www.galerieslafayette.com

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Christmas in Paris, a seasonal getaway in the Hôtel de Suède

Hotel de Suede — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:37:12 +0000

Christmas in Paris, is the opportunity to see the capital shine with thousands of lights, to admire its illuminations and to marvel at the department stores’ window displays. It also means strolling through the Christmas markets to find the perfect gift or enjoying a magical show with the family…Above all, it is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a relaxing break at the Hotel de Suede!

Christmas in Paris: book your stay now!

You will appreciate the friendly atmosphere of our hotel, its comfortable rooms and exceptional location, a stone’s throw from the Champs-Elysées and their illuminations, Les Invalides and the Louvre. You will savour its tranquillity, offering a haven of peace at the heart of the city, and its staff always on hand with a friendly smile.

You will also like our special offers, which enable you to stay in a Quadruple Family room or in a Junior Suite from €175 a night! Early Booking, 3-Night Hot Deal… There is bound to be the ideal package for you, so book now and treat yourself to an affordable and unforgettable Christmas in Paris.

Christmas Markets in Paris – parisinfo.com

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