Head to Châtelet les Halles
From our hotel in the 1st arrondissement of Paris
At the heart of the Châtelet les Halles neighbourhood, there is no shortage of places to visit or things to do. The Place du Châtelet is a stone's throw away. It owes it name to the old fortress which protected the north of the city in the Middle Ages. Discover its rich heritage and cultural offerings. At its centre, the Palmier fountain (built in 1808), commemorates the victories of Napoleon. Four statues stand at the base of the column: allegories of Vigilance, Justice, Strength and Prudence.
The Place is known for its theatres which host some of the cultural highlights of Paris. The Théâtre du Châtelet and Théâtre de la Ville put on concerts, musicals, contemporary dance, and conferences. They were both built at the behest of Baron Haussmann as part of his renovation of Paris.
Near our hotel in Paris's 1st arrondissement you can explore: the quays of the Seine, the Tour Saint-Jacques, between Avenue Victoria and the Rue de Rivoli, famous for its arcades, its shops the BHV/Marais store, Saint-Eustache and Saint-Merri churches, Beaubourg and its esplanade, the Hôtel de Ville…
