Place des Vosges
Hotel de Sully and Restaurants

It's the oldest square in Paris, lined with 36 arcades.

In the center you'll see a fountain, green grass, trees and the huge statue of Louis XIII...what a beautiful taste of the French Renaissance!

Originally known as place Royale, Napoleon changed the name to honor the French Department Vosges (to pay his new war taxes).

Famous people have lived on this square like Madame de Sevigne was born at the number 1bis ; actress Rachel lived at the number 9 poet Theophile Gautier and novelist Alphonse Daudet lived at the number 10.

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Places to see near the place des Vosges

Hotel de Sully: 62 pl. des Vosges. Metro: Chemin Vert or St Paul. This Baroque Mansion was built by a rich businessman during the 17th century called Mesme Gallet. After It was bought by the Duc de Sully. Now there is the Caisse Nationale des Monuments historiques (Historic Monuments Trust). Pass the entrance door you'll find a peaceful garden and the Orangerie, a hot house for orange trees.

Maison de Victor Hugo: at the number 6 of the pl. des Vosges is the house of Victor Hugo, a French author who lived between 1832 to 1848. Now it's a museum. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm. The visit is free.

Restaurants near the Place des Vosges

Restaurant L'Ambroisie: 9 pl. des Vosges Paris 4th. Phone 01 42 78 51 45. www.ambroisie-placedesvosges.com Tuesday-Saturday noon-1:30pm and 8-9:30pm -Superb haute cuisine restaurant in a beautiful 17th century house. Food foie gras, langoustines in a light curry sauce...Reservation needed. Main courses 100€-140€

Restaurant Le Dome du Marais: 53 bis rue des Francs Bourgeois 4th arrondissement. Phone 01 42 74 54 17. www.ledomedumarais.fr -Direction left on rue des Francs Bourgeois. Around 10 minutes walking. Quiet 18th century dining with a very nice glass dome is unique. Open Tuesday 7pm-10:30pm and Wednesday-Saturday : noon-2pm and 7pm-10:30pm. Excellent French food Duck foie gras, poulet de bresse... Main courses 18€-26€

Chez Omar: 47 Rue Bretagne Paris 3rd. Phone 01 42 72 36 26. Metro Republique. Open Monday-Saturday 12pm-11:30pm; Sunday 6am-11:30pm. Walk 15 minutes (it's worth it) from Place des Vosges, turn left at Rue des Francs Bourgeois, right at Rue de Turenne, left at Rue de Bretagne. No reservation, no credit card. Food couscous royal is here the specialty, a must to ty merguez, chicken, lamb...Price €20-€25

Bakeries and tearooms

Bakery Aux Desirs de Manon 129 rue Saint Antoine. Phone 01 42 72 32 91. Open Monday to Sunday from 7am to 22pm. Stop at the metro Saint Paul, this bakery is also a tea room. It is a great place to get a picnic for the Place des Vosges, a short walk 5 minutes. Everything is home made with fresh ingredients. Many types of bread walnut bread, olive bread, baguette...homemade macarons, tarts, brioche, pain chocolat...



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