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Insider’s Guide to Paris and Its Neighbourhoods

An invitation to exclusive discovery

The cultural pulse of Opéra. Haute couture in Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The refined calm of Parc Monceau. Passy’s quiet grace. Each Parisian neighbourhood has its own unique rhythm and character, curated by centuries of refined taste and timeless elegance. Discover four iconic addresses with Sofitel and experience the City of Light as it was meant to be lived: one exquisite secret at a time.

OPERA

The Heart of Parisian culture

The 9th arrondissement is Paris at its most sparkling: a cultural jewel where Belle Époque elegance meets theatrical grandeur. Revel in the beauty of the Opéra Garnier, stroll the vibrant Grands Boulevards and feel the city’s creative soul in its covered galleries and intimate bistros.

 

 

 

 

 

THE ARC DE TRIOMPHE AND THE CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES

Boulevard of grace

 

Paris’s 8th arrondissement radiates pure elegance. Here, Sofitel invites you to explore the Golden Triangle of Avenue Montaigne, Avenue des Champs-Élysées and Avenue George V, where haute couture, fine dining and grand boulevards unveil discreet layers of prestige and privilege.

 

 

 

 

 

THE TROCADÉRO

Refined architecture
and charm

 

Beyond the Eiffel Tower’s bustle, the 16th arrondissement offers a Paris of quiet beauty. Wander elegant avenues, discover secret gardens and visit hidden gems like the Palais de Tokyo. Here, leafy streets and refined calm invite you to experience the city at its most graceful and understated.

 

 

 

 

 

MONTMARTRE

Where artistic legacy lives

 

The 18th arrondissement is famed for the old-world charm of hilltop Montmartre. Climb to the Sacré-Cœur for sweeping views, then stroll cobbled lanes in the footsteps of Picasso and Renoir. From the Moulin Rouge to hidden ateliers, immerse yourself in the soul of Parisian artistry and romance.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL

Historic heart of Paris

 

Stand before the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, feel the charm of historic Île de la Cité, and wander lively Le Marais with its vibrant cafés and galleries. From grand city halls to hidden street art, the 4th arrondissement pulses with Paris’s timeless spirit and stories.

 

 

 

 

 

EIFFEL TOWER

Grandeur on the left bank

 

Home to Paris’s most iconic sights, the 7th arrondissement blends monumental beauty with quiet sophistication. Stroll from the Eiffel Tower to riverside cafés, through elegant avenues and museums where French history and artistry come vividly to life.

 

 

 

 

 

LOUVRE

Quintessential Paris

 

Paris’s 1st arrondissement embodies the city’s essence. At the celebrated Louvre Museum, gaze at masterpieces that define civilization. Stroll in the footsteps of royalty in the manicured Tuileries Garden, then discover prestigious Place Vendôme’s legendary jewelers and couturiers.

 

 

 

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