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A favourite rendezvous for gourmets and lovers of an elegant lifestyle, the Paris Tea Time awaits you for a delightfully relaxing break alone, with your partner or with friends. Read on to find out the Tea Time places recommended by the Hôtel de l'Université!

Located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris, the Hôtel Université offers a tasteful, warm and elegant setting thanks to its high-quality contemporary ambience. The hotel’s furniture was created by the most renowned designers, particularly Philippe Hurel. Near the Hôtel Université is the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint), the main national monetary institution in France.

For 35 years, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) have offered the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the places that make Paris a cultural capital. Book your weekend accommodation at the Hotel Universite to ensure you don’t miss this event that will take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of September 2019. During these two days, the monuments and historic sites of Paris will be open for free so you can discover their secrets. This year, the Heritage Days theme is Arts and Entertainment.

Summer is upon us in a blaze of glorious sunshine and the mercury continues to climb... But don’t let the heatwave make you abandon your plans for a break in Paris because the capital has everything you need to keep cool as temperatures soar! Perhaps you’ve already heard of Paris Plages (Paris Beaches), the capital’s pop-up seaside resort? Now without sand due to environmental considerations, it’s still as successful as it’s ever been since launching in 2002. The Hotel de l’Universite tells you more...

Paris boasts countless wonders. Some are famed throughout the world while others are less well-known but just as interesting. You can get to see them in different ways; by bicycle, in a motorcycle sidecar, by taking a tour in a panoramic bus... But have you considered a horse-drawn carriage ride? Delightfully romantic, a tour of Paris in a calèche is also great family fun and the perfect way to fully enjoy the charms of the capital. A unique and timeless experience that is full of charm and elegance.

Paris is a city famous for the sheer quantity and variety of its museums and monuments. Like many other capitals, the city has set up a system that allows tourists to visit its most precious cultural treasures cost-effectively and without having to queue. It’s called the Paris Museum Pass. When you’re planning your next Parisian break, you might wish to consider buying this handy fast-track pass to save time and money.