How to enjoy your weekend in Paris?

May breaks are approaching and you have planned an extended weekend in Paris? Enjoy your stay in our hotel in the Montparnasse area to explore the city of light. Because it is not just the Eiffel Tower or the Invalides, here is a small guide to spend 3 unforgettable days in Paris.

A day in Montmartre, the artists’ district

Just half an hour by metro from your hotel in Montparnasse, you will find the unmistakable district of Montmartre. Start your visit by taking the funicular which will drop you at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica . Built in the XIXth century, it has a particular architectural style. From the top, you will enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris. Continue the walk down the famous stairs.
As you walk through the streets, you can meet various artists presenting their works: paintings, sculptures, music, etc. Do not miss the city of “Montmartre-aux-artistes” and continue your visit by the Père Lachaise Cemetery. You will find the graves of famous celebrities like those of the singer Dalida, the writer Émile Zola or even the director François Truffaut.
If you still have a little time, finish your journey in the artists’ quarter by entering the museum of Montmartre. His temporary exhibition is devoted to cinema decorations. A place to visit with family or friends to relive the biggest scenes.

A weekend in Paris between the Champs Elysées and the Louvre.

20 minutes of metro are enough, from your hotel district Montparnasse, to reach the station Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau. Situated in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, you can admire the Arc de Triomphe. Going down the “most beautiful avenue in the world”, you will arrive at La Concorde. This square, dating from the 18th century, is a symbol of the French Revolution. This is the very spot where the famous French revolutionary Maximilian de Robespierre was guillotined.

A stone’s throw away is the Jardin des Tuileries, listed as a Historical Monument in France. It is also a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Cross it to reach the palace of the Louvre. World-famous museum, a few hours will not suffice to visit it in full. But you can enjoy a temporary exhibition or choose a particular department. The kiosk service of your hotel will inform you about the latest news from the museum.

Relaxation services at your hotel in the heart of Montparnasse

You will also be able to use the services of your residence to finish your weekend in Paris in beauty. Our restaurant: Le Modigliani, decorated with the paintings of the painter Piotr Klemensiewicz welcomes the residents during the meal times. Our chef will be happy to prepare you fresh and local products, ideal to share a moment with your family. In the evening, relax on the private sunny terrace of the hotel, near the fountain or in the shade of Japan’s apple tree.