Around the Hotel
Vic Eiffel

The Champ-de-Mars is the large park that stretches out at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, between the École Militaire and the Seine. People come here to have a picnic with a view of the Iron Lady, to go for a morning run, or simply to sit on the grass after a day of sightseeing.

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The Luxembourg Gardens are one of Paris’s most iconic green spaces. Managed by the Senate, they welcome Parisians and visitors every day to enjoy their central pond, statues, and famous Medici Fountain. They are the ideal starting point for a stroll through the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Le Bon Marché is the most iconic department store on the Left Bank: it features a carefully curated selection, the gourmet food hall La Grande Épicerie, and high-end fashion and home collections. The Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood surrounding it is brimming with art galleries, bookstores, designer boutiques, and famous outdoor cafés.

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The Hôtel national des Invalides, commissioned by Louis XIV in 1670, is one of the most imposing monuments in Paris. Its Army Museum traces French military history from the Middle Ages to World War II.

Less well-known than the Rodin Museum but just as fascinating, the Bourdelle Museum is housed in the former studio of Antoine Bourdelle, a student of Rodin. It features permanent collections, monumental sculptures in an inner courtyard, and a wide variety of temporary exhibitions. This neighborhood museum, on a human scale, is well worth a detour from Boulevard Garibaldi.

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Designed by Jean Nouvel and opened in 2006, the Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac houses more than 700,000 artifacts from non-Western civilizations. Its organic architecture, green façade, and garden make it as much a cultural venue as an architectural landmark.

Housed in the Hôtel Biron, the Rodin Museum showcases Auguste Rodin’s major works in an exceptional setting. The garden, one of the most beautiful in Paris, features outdoor displays of *The Thinker*, *The Gates of Hell*, and *The Burghers of Calais*. A must-see destination for lovers of sculpture and Parisian heritage.

Whether you're in Paris for a trade show, a concert at the Palais des Sports, or a public exhibition, the Porte de Versailles is easily accessible from the hotel: take Line 12 from Pasteur for a direct ride to the Porte de Versailles stop.

The banks of the Seine between the Pont de l'Alma and the Pont des Invalides are among the most beautiful in Paris. The Pont Alexandre III, with its gilded lampposts and allegorical sculptures, is one of the most photographed bridges in the capital. A short walk from the hotel takes you along the Left Bank, offering breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides.

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Its spaces are open to the public: a Japanese garden designed by Isamu Noguchi, a meditation space designed by Tadao Ando, and the interactive permanent exhibition OPEN UNESCO. Cultural events—including concerts, exhibitions, and lectures—are held there throughout the year.

Whether you want to climb to the top, watch the evening light show, or simply stroll through the Champ-de-Mars, the Eiffel Tower is the natural starting point for any trip to Paris.