Hotel Bleu de Grenelle

Cultural Back-to-School in Paris: Unmissable Events and Visits

Categories : Discover Paris, published on : 9/9/25

In Paris, back-to-school season is not just about classrooms! Starting in September, the City of Light regains its cultural energy. Exhibitions, fairs, concerts, shows… The cultural season in Paris is the perfect time to discover the capital’s artistic vibrancy, away from the summer crowds.

Whether you’re on a sightseeing trip, a business stay, or a romantic weekend at Hôtel Bleu de Grenelle, here are our suggestions for what to visit in Paris and how to enjoy the best cultural events of the season.

The Major Events of the Paris Cultural Season

Every year, September marks the kickoff of numerous artistic and cultural events not to be missed.

1. European Heritage Days

The European Heritage Days are the perfect opportunity to discover the best monuments in Paris, some of which are usually closed to the public. Ministries, private mansions, theater backstage… Paris reveals its secrets for one weekend.

Tip: From Hôtel Bleu de Grenelle, you can easily reach the Eiffel Tower or Les Invalides, two iconic sites that often participate in these special days.

2. Maison & Objet Fair

A must for design and lifestyle enthusiasts, this international fair brings together creators and brands from around the world. Perfect for inspiration or bringing a Parisian touch to your interior.

3. Major Exhibitions of the Season

The cultural season in Paris is also marked by the opening of numerous temporary exhibitions in museums and galleries:

  • Musée d’Orsay, with its major artistic retrospectives
  • Centre Pompidou, for contemporary art lovers
  • Grand Palais Éphémère, just a few minutes’ walk from Hôtel Bleu de Grenelle, regularly hosting prestigious exhibitions

What to Visit in Paris During the Cultural Season?

In addition to special events, this is also the perfect time to (re)discover the capital’s must-sees.

1. The Best Monuments in Paris

Paris is full of architectural treasures to explore. Among them:

2. Cultural Walks Along the Seine

In early autumn, the mild temperatures are perfect for strolling. Take a walk along the Seine, admire the historic bridges, and wander through iconic neighborhoods such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Marais.

Why Stay at Hôtel Bleu de Grenelle During the Cultural Season in Paris?

Located just steps from the Eiffel Tower and perfectly served by public transport, Hôtel Bleu de Grenelle is the ideal address to explore Paris at your own pace during the cultural season.

  • Strategic location, close to major sites and cultural events
  • Comfortable, elegant rooms, perfect for relaxing after a day of visits
  • A lively neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby

Experience the Paris Cultural Season Differently

Between the cultural season in Paris, exhibitions, iconic monuments, and walks along the Seine, September and October are ideal times to rediscover the capital at its best.

Book your stay at Hôtel Bleu de Grenelle and enjoy a cultural getaway full of discoveries, just steps from the most beautiful sites in Paris.

More about our boutique hotel in Paris / FAQ

  • Rooms are available from 3pm

  • When is check-out time?

    Rooms must be liberated at 12pm at the latest

  • Is there a parking in the hotel?

    The hotel does not have a private parking, but there parkings are available around the hotel and underneath the metro line situated across from the hotel. 

    The closest and best value-for-money parking is:

    Interparking Cambronne - 26 villa Croix Nivert - 75015 Paris (5 min by foot)

     

  • What are the sizes of the rooms?

    Room sizes vary according to capacity. Single rooms are approximately 13 m2, double rooms 14 to 17 m2 and triple rooms 21 m2. The apartment with its two rooms and small kitchen 32 m2.

  • Does the hotel have connecting rooms?

    The hotel Bleu de Grenelle offers adjacent rooms, using of two private double rooms with a common entrance. They are perfect for family stays!

  • Does the hotel offer babysitting services?

    Our front office team will be delighted to recommend top-quality babysitting services.

  • Is there a restaurant in our Parisian boutique hotel?

    The hotel does not have its own restaurant (besides the breakfast service), but our team will be happy to recommend some of the best addresses in Paris according to your taste and desire.

  • Is the hotel open to people without a room reservation?

    The hotel Bleu de Grenelle is opened to everyone! If you don’t have a reservation, you still are welcome any time during the day to enjoy the co-working area and the bar.

  • Is there an elevator in the hotel?

    There are two elevators in the hotel. However, they are not suitable for wheelchairs.

  • Does the hotel have a free WIFI internet connection?

    The wi-fi is available for free in the rooms and the common areas of the hotel

  • May we ask for a baby cot?

    We will be happy to put a baby bed in your room on a simple advance request.

  • Does the hotel have a temperature control system?

    All our rooms are equipped with heating and air-conditioning depending on the season (heating when outside temperatures are below 17 Celsius degrees and air-conditioning when temperatures are above 17 Celsius degrees)

  • Is the hotel accessible to PRMs (Persons of Reduced Mobility)?

    Our boutique hotel in Paris offers access to PRMs on the first floor and in two rooms especially equipped for their needs.

  • Can an additional bed be installed in a room?

    Besides baby beds, the hotel does not install additional adults beds, but suggests booking one of the triple rooms that will offer optimal comfort to all occupants.

  • How to modify/ cancel a reservation?

    If conditions to modify or cancel are still current, you simply need to address your request by phone + 33 1 45 75 26 54 or by email: info@hotelbleudegrenelle.com

  • Is it possible to obtain a detailed bill with TVA (value-added tax) included?

    A bill with TVA will be printed at check-out and/or sent by email on simple request.

  • Does the hotel allow domestic animals?

    Le Bleu de Grenelle, Parisian boutique hotel, has some rooms adapted for customers with traditional domestic animals (we do not have vivariums or delphinariums).

    An additional 10 euros per night is required to have the room specially cleaned. Thank you for mentioning that you are traveling with your pet at the time of reservation to confirm the availability of these rooms.

  • Is breakfast included in the price of the room?

    According to the selected offer, rooms are sold with or without breakfast. Refer back to the description of your offer. 
    Please note that even if breakfast is not booked at the time of reservation, it can be added at the last minute.

  • What is the city tax "taxe de séjour"?

    The « taxe de séjour » is a French tax that may be asked of vacationers by towns in touristic areas. This tax aims at helping municipal councils finance projects related to touristic frequency and to the protection of natural spaces used by tourists.

    In reality, the « taxe de séjour » is paid by the clients to the hotel, in relation to the number of nights spent and the category of the rented room. The total sum of the collected taxes is then returned to the municipality at the end of a period called, period of perception.   

  • Does the hotel offer ironing services?

    Steamers are available at the reception on simple request.

  • Does the hotel offer laundry services?

    The hotel offers an external laundry service with a classic formula (drop off before noon and pick up the next day) and an express formula (drop off before noon and pick up after 8pm on the day)

  • What is a boutique-hotel?

    A boutique-hotel in its current definition represents a type of hotel, small to medium in size, with an environment (personnel, concept, decoration) of its own and customized. It offers marked differences from the standard great hotel chains.