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Louvre Pyramid and Tuileries Ferris wheel, the Hôtel Crayon neighborhood for where to stay near the Louvre

Where to stay near the Louvre: a guide to the 1st arrondissement

Louvre-Rivoli, Palais-Royal, Les Halles, or Montorgueil: which area should you choose to stay near the Louvre, at what budget, and with what level of quiet? An honest guide from a local hotelier.

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Galerie Vivienne, a Parisian covered passage with a glass roof and mosaic floor, near Hôtel Crayon

Paris covered passages: the walking tour starting from Galerie Véro-Dodat

Véro-Dodat, Vivienne, Colbert, Choiseul, Panoramas, Jouffroy, Verdeau: a 2-hour walking route through the most beautiful covered passages in Paris, starting from the 1st arrondissement.

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The Grande Galerie of the Louvre Museum and its visitors, an 8-minute walk from the Hôtel Crayon in Paris's 1st arrondissement

Visiting the Louvre Museum: 2026 hours, ticket prices, and the best times to avoid the crowds

2026 ticket prices, opening hours, closing days, late-night openings, and free admission: everything you need to know before visiting the Louvre Museum, from a hotel just an 8-minute walk away.

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Our blog shares travel tips, neighborhood recommendations, cultural picks, and hotel news to enhance your stay in Paris.

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Our articles cover Paris and its surrounding areas, with a particular focus on the Louvre district, Châtelet-Les-Halles, and the neighborhoods near the hotel.

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