Luxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoLuxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoRelais Christine sits in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés on Paris's Left Bank, in the 6th arrondissement. The hotel occupies a mansion built in 1607 on the remains of the Collège de l'Abbaye des Grands Augustins, whose Gothic vaults are still visible. It is minutes on foot from the Seine and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Check availability Official websiteSaint-Germain-des-Prés is Paris's cultural and intellectual heart, home to centuries of artistic, literary, and philosophical tradition. The neighborhood is positioned at the center of the Left Bank, a district associated with bohemian life and the Latin Quarter. The hotel's location in the 6th arrondissement places it at the epicenter of this heritage.
The area is dense with museums, galleries, bookshops, cafés, and boutiques. Walking distance opens onto a rich urban fabric without car dependence.
Built in 1607, the mansion rose on the site of the Collège de l'Abbaye des Grands Augustins, a medieval religious institution. The hotel retains the original Gothic vaults of the abbey, most famously beneath the Guerlain Spa. Over centuries, the mansion passed through various owners before being unified and opened as a hotel in 1979, remaining under the same family ownership since then.
From the street, the building presents the facade of a private residence: a small paved courtyard, ivy climbing the walls, and discrete entrance. This understated exterior contrasts with the richness within and creates the atmosphere of a secret retreat within a busy neighborhood.
The Seine is a few minutes' walk away, offering river views and access to river cruises. Notre-Dame Cathedral is within easy walking distance. The Latin Quarter, with its museums, university heritage, and academic atmosphere, adjoins the neighborhood.
The area supports jogging and biking routes. Nearby, visitors find art galleries, concert venues, guided tour departure points, and shopping streets. Museums are accessible on foot or via short transit rides.
Parking and valet service are available at the hotel. An electric charging station accommodates electric vehicles. The central location on the Left Bank places most Paris attractions within a short walk, bus ride, or metro journey, reducing reliance on personal transport during a stay.
The hotel is located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, on Paris's Left Bank, in the 6th arrondissement.
The hotel is a few minutes' walk from the Seine and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The Latin Quarter and central Paris museums are easily accessible.
The mansion was built in 1607 on the remains of the Collège de l'Abbaye des Grands Augustins, a medieval abbey. The original Gothic vaults from the abbey remain beneath the hotel.
The property was converted to a hotel in 1979 and has remained under the same family ownership since.
Yes. Saint-Germain-des-Prés is centrally positioned for cultural and historical exploration, with museums, galleries, theaters, shops, and restaurants within walking distance or a short transit ride.
The hotel offers parking, valet service, and electric vehicle charging. The central location provides easy access to public transport (metro and buses) and walking routes throughout central Paris.
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