Each season of Paris Fashion Week, folks of all stripes are faced with the same question: where should I stay? Luckily, we have found the answer in the heart of the French capital. Tucked off Rue de Bac in the 7th arrondissement is the elegant and historic boutique Hotel Montalembert.
Besides being perfectly located for the fashion shows—the Art Deco space is about an eight-minute walk from the Musée d’Orsay—Montalembert is also near some of the best restaurants, cafés, and shops Paris has to offer. We’re talking classics like Café de Flore, as well as newer restaurants including the Sant Ambroeus on Rue Saint-Benoît. (But you’ll fare best by trying the in-house Restaurant Montalembert, where you can dine on seabass carpaccio and spring ravioli with candied lemon.) Within walking distance from the five-star hotel is also a slate of intriguing shopping destinations, like the taxidermy and curiosities outpost Deyrolle and the luxe vintage store Preclothed.
Inside Restaurant Montalembert, which features an attached bar and lounge.
The warm atmosphere of the hotel, which opened in 1926, makes you feel like you are staying at a friend’s Parisian apartment. There are breathtaking views of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and all the Haussmann-style buildings in the distance. Poke your head into the restaurant during breakfast or lunch and you’ll notice the room is full of local regulars enjoying not just the tasty menu, but also the hotel’s elegance and prestigious service. The whole vibe is quaint and private—the perfect luxury-boutique hotel feeling. The bedrooms and suites match the hotel’s elegance, striking a balance between heritage and modernity. Each time you step through the front doors, you can feel the charm and the history.
The view from Hotel Montalembert.
