Paris in summer has a distinct holiday feel. There is lightness and relaxation in the air. The streets are empty, and the café terraces fill up. It’s the perfect time to enjoy all the charms of the city’s parks, gardens, beautiful avenues and intriguing alleyways. And the best way to do so is by bicycle! Read on as the Hotel Les Tournelles team shares with you their ideas on the subject!
Paris is famous for its wide selection of cultural and historical institutions. With the Paris Museum Pass you can take full advantage of the opportunities the city offers as it allows you free admission with no queuing to more than 50 museums and monuments, as many times as you wish. The Pass can even fit in with the time you plan to spend in Paris, as there’s a choice of duration options.
The Hotel Les Tournelles, situated in the heart of the Marais, enjoys a particularly privileged location. Discover the many Parisian monuments and historic places nearby.
During your stay in Paris at the Hotel Les Tournelles you must not miss the opportunity to discover the Maison de Victor Hugo, a writer’s house museum located in the Place des Vosges, close to the hotel. Enjoy a pleasant stroll in this historic square, one of the most beautiful in Paris.
Our city’s bookshops are places of serenity; appealing and inviting whether you are simply visiting Paris or actually live in the capital. We love to browse their shelves and discover all their treasures. Paris has a wealth of quite unusual bookshops, real temples to the love of words and beautiful surroundings. Here’s a short overview of the most interesting Parisian bookshops, courtesy of Les Tournelles!
When you stay in Paris, try checking out the markets as a fun way of getting a feel for the city. You’ll find there is certainly plenty of choice as the capital boasts some 82 of them. To help you decide which to visit, here is the Tournelles guide to some of the most typically Parisian.