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From the sunny yellow façade and wrought-iron fixtures to the wicker furniture and potted plants, the Hôtel de la Tulipe is a little slice of Provence right here in Paris.
Set within a former convent, the ancient building features exposed stone and wooden beams, bright yellow walls, and Provençal fabrics and bed spreads. If that wasn’t reason enough to splurge on a stay here, 10 of the rooms open onto a magnificent garden courtyard, where breakfast is served in warmer months. Otherwise breakfast is served in the large, cheerful lounge overlooking the street. The walls are decorated with works from local artists, rotated on a regular basis.
Rooms vary greatly in size; a few apartments are available that sleep three to five people, with two bathrooms each. If you prefer a walk-in shower as opposed to the European "hand-held shower in the bath" style, be sure to specify when reserving.
La Tulipe is a family affair, owned and run by the friendly couple Caroline and Jean-Louis Fortuit. Their daughter is often at the front desk accompanied by a timid little Jack Russell dog. The hotel is on a quiet side street near upscale shops of Rue St-Dominique and the popular Rue Cler market. Airport shuttles are possible at the Invalides metro station, just a few blocks away.
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