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Address:
11, rue Fromentin
Zipcode: 75009
Area: Opera 9th
Metro: Blanche (2) - Pigalle (2,12)
The hotel Royal Fromentin is located in the heart of Paris (between Montmartre and the Opera House), in one of the city's most lively districts. Just down the street is the famed Moulin Rouge where the French Cancan, portrayed by Toulouse Lautrec, has thrilled visitors to Paris since the Belle Epoque. The lobby, once the popular cabaret Le Don Juan, preserves the charm and spirit of the 1930's with its original wood panelling and theatrical decor. The hotel has preserved its authentic character while offering every modern comfort. Warm hospitality, thoughtful service and assistance will make your stay a very pleasant one.
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Pigalle
Stretching from the place de Clichy up to Monmartre, Pigalle is
a red light district with live peep shows, erotic videos, and sex
shops. The famous ‘Moulin Rouge’ is here and the Musee
de l'Eroticisme, which is actually quite interesting. Further along
on Boulevard de Rochechouart was the nightclub Le Chat-Noir, made
famous in the poster by Toulouse Lautrec.
Montmartre
Since Gallo-Roman times Montmartre was a small village covered
with vineyards at the top of the hill until the 19th century,
when it was absorbed by Paris, and became one of the strongholds
for intellectuals and artists. Nearby is the famous Place du Tertre,
the square surrounded by cafes where artists and intellectuals
would meet. Just before World War I many artists such as Picassso,
Modigliani, Utrillo and Apollinaire lived nearby, but it then
became rather expensive and a move was made by many artists to
Montparnasse. The Sacre-Coeur was completed in 1910 and was built
in remembrance of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. It has a magnificent
view across Paris.
Montmartre Cemetery
A romantic place high up on the hill and is the burial place for many
noteworthy celebrities
from Nijinsky to Offenbach and Berliz to Degas.
Musee de Montmartre
12 rue Cortot is in a 17th century house with a pretty garden that
has been inhabited at various times by Renoir, Utrillo and Dufy.
It contains an interesting collection of mementos of Bohemian life
in the quarter with its nightclubs and artists, and two reconstructions,
one of an interior of a 19th century bistro and the other of composer
Charpentier' s studio. An interesting evening can be had at 'Au
Lapin Agile' which is still going strong and was frequented by such
as Verlaine, Renoir, and Modigliane. Picasso would walk over from
his first studio which was at 49, rue Gabrielle. The Moulin Rouge
is at the bottom of the hill of Montmartre and the white, wedding
cake church, the Sacre-Coeur is at the top.
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Top Pick around Opera 9th
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Amenities
• Historic building
• Recently renovated
• Lift/elevator
• Pets accepted
• Credit card accepted
• Baby sitter
• Lounge bar
• Laundry service
• Front desk - 24 hour
• Front desk - fax service
• City tour
• City maps
• Tourist information
• Multilingual staff
• Heating
• Soundproof rooms
• Cot available upon request
• Rooms with view available upon request
• Iron and ironing board available on request
• Hairdryer in room
• Non-smoking rooms
• Direct dial phone
• Internet plug
• Satellite TV
• Pay TV
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User Comments |
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based on 71 reviews
"We requested a room with a view and were given one. The problem with that is the room is on the main street, which is very noisey all day and night, but the view was very good of Sacre' Coeur. This was not the hotels fault. We were told by other guests the rooms not on the street are very quiet. This was our third visit to Paris and this was the best hotel we have stayed in, one of the others having been a Holiday Inn. The hotel staff was very good and knowledgeable. The location, although in the heart of the red light district of Paris, is very good with two Metro stations close by and easy access to the airports by public transit. The breakfast; rolls, cereal, juice, coffee and tea was adequate for us and included in the room price. I would stay at the Royal Fromentin again, although I do prefer other neighborhoods of Paris. - Creange Camile (Jun 13, 2005)"
My intial impressions were very positive and they remained this way throughout. I found the staff pleasant and helpful. The location was ideal and we had a twin room which gave us a stunning view of the Sacre Couer. The room was comfortable and clean throughout our stay. The breakfast was plentiful and the lounge an extremely comfortable place to relax in after a hard day's sightseeing. Overall we had a marvellous stay and the hotel was integral part of our enjoyment. - Cunningham George (Dec 13, 2004)
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