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Discover the 15th arrondissement of Paris with the Hotel Bleu de Grenelle

Categories : Discover Paris, published on : 8/4/23

The 15th arrondissement of Paris is perfectly located in the heart of the capital, and concentrates many historical, cultural and tourist sites. If you are lucky enough to stay at the Hôtel Bleu de Grenelle, you will therefore have many possibilities of entertaining yourself, without even leaving the arrondissement. Follow the guide to discover Paris 15 with the Hotel Bleu de Grenelle .

 

Paris 15: a district with cultural riches

It is difficult to pass through the City of Light without noticing that the capital abounds in cultural sites. Between museums, theaters and numerous exhibitions, the 15th arrondissement is in itself a nice concentration of cultural spaces.

The Bourdelle Museum

Near the Montparnasse tower, Bourdelle museum invites you to the former artist's studio of the famous French sculptor, Antoine Bourdelle. In the apartments and the garden, we discover the works of the man who worked so much with Rodin, or even Giacometti.

The Postal Museum

A stone's throw from Gare Montparnasse, the Musée de La Poste is a philatelist's dream. More than 1 million pieces are brought together there, as well as 37,000 objects and works relating the history and development of La Poste, from the Middle Ages to today.

The city of artists La Ruche

Located in the Saint-Lambert district, La Ruche is a historic site founded at the beginning of the 20th century. This city of artists had the ambition to give a helping hand to promising and motivated artists. Big names have been there, such as Amedeo Modigliani, Zadkine, or even Marc Chagall.

The theaters of Paris 15

If you like to discover a variety of stagings, from the great classics of the theater to comedy shows, including contemporary comedies, you will have a plethora of choices in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.

The Montfort Théâtre offers, for example, a varied program allowing emerging companies to take to the stage with contemporary shows. A few minutes on foot from there, the Espace Plaine Paris is aimed above all at young audiences. As for the Grand Point-Virgule , this theater receives the big names in comedy, but you can also discover young talents there. Finally, for a more intimate experience, the Théo Théâtre and the Comédie Tour Eiffel offer a great program all year round.

And for those who love the circus arts, go under the baroque marquee of the Cirque Bormann , and discover a family of artists who have been performing for 7 generations in Paris.

The other remarkable cultural places of Paris 15

Of course, this small list is not exhaustive, and you will find many other sites in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, such as the Marché du Livre Ancien , near the Georges Brassens park, where 50 booksellers offer a varied offer every weekend. works of all kinds.

If you feel like it, you can also visit the Pasteur Museum , or the Maison de la Culture du Japon , so many places that will teach you a lot!

 

Paris 15: a district with many green spaces

If Parisians and visitors appreciate the typical and dynamic tumult of the capital, they also like being able to get some fresh air and go green. No need to go very far for this, because the 15th arrondissement of Paris has pretty green spaces.

The André Citroën park

Near the Georges Pompidou hospital and the Garigliano bridge, the André Citroën park is a green space of 14 hectares. It is installed on the former factories of the car manufacturer, whose park bears the name today, and extends to the banks of the Seine.

Appreciated for its modernity, the park is beautifully decorated with harmonious facilities: a tropical greenhouse and a Mediterranean greenhouse, a bamboo grove, vast lawns, an artificial island... And if you want to make the experience fun, you can even admire Paris seen from the sky, climbing in the Ballon de Paris .

Georges Brassens park

Bearing the name of the famous artist who resided for a long time in the 15th arrondissement, Georges Brassens Park is a small green setting in the heart of Paris. Installed on the former slaughterhouses of Vaugirard, the space of 9 hectares is today a call to relaxation and leisure.

In this Parisian park, everything is there to seduce young and old alike: pretty animal statues scattered randomly along the paths, a puppet theatre, ping-pong tables, carousels... The most athletic also like to run there, and take advantage of the elevation.

Parc Georges Brassens is also home to Clos des Morillons , renowned for its 700 vines of pinot noir and its bottles of red wine sold at auction.

Suzanne Lenglen Park

Near the Porte de Versailles exhibition center, the Suzanne Lenglen park is little known, but it attracts many sportsmen and walkers. This multi-sports park is also a popular space for children, as it has an educational urban farm and slides.

The banks of the Seine

Tourist and festive place very popular every summer, the banks of the Seine on the left bank are essential to discover the typically Parisian guinguette spirit. On the Javel port side, you will find food trucks, musical groups and everything you need to dance, have fun and enjoy the summer.

Swan Island

The 15th arrondissement of Paris is also the very romantic and mythical Ile aux Cygnes . Between the Grenelle bridge and the Bir-Hakeim bridge, this artificial island from the 19th century stretches over one kilometer, and promises a beautiful and unusual walk. But if it attracts so many tourists, it is also for the bronze replica of the Statue of Liberty , installed at the tip of the island.

 

Paris 15: shopping in all its forms

If you like discovering the latest trends, unearthing bargains, or simply strolling in front of shop windows, the 15th arrondissement of Paris is for you. Between the small shops on a human scale, the large shopping centers and the essential brands, the district is very varied in terms of shopping.

For an XXL experience, go to the Beaugrenelle Paris shopping center , where more than 120 shops and restaurants await you. If you like more picturesque atmospheres, head instead to rue Vaugirard, rue du Commerce and rue de la Convention, where craftsmen, antique dealers and local shops will welcome you with a smile.

 

Bleu de Grenelle, your hotel in the heart of the 15th arrondissement of Paris

Located less than 10 minutes by metro from Gare Montparnasse, the Beaugrenelle Paris shopping center, the left bank of the Seine, or the Bourdelle museum, the boutique hotel Bleu de Grenelle is the ideal accommodation for discovering the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Paris from all angles.

After beautiful days of sightseeing, you will return to a modern and welcoming hotel, where you can book a hotel room with a view of the Eiffel Tower or on the rooftops of Paris. All the comfort necessary for your relaxation is brought together through complete and quality equipment, as well as many additional services: buffet breakfast, tea-time in the hotel lounge, small cocktail at the hotel bar. hotel.

And if you are staying at the Bleu de Grenelle for a business trip to Paris , the hotel offers you a complete business offer, with meeting room, coworking space, and corporate contract.

 

The 15th arrondissement of Paris is so rich that it can be more than enough to satisfy you during a stay in the capital. Then book a room at the Bleu de Grenelle, and discover the neighborhood on foot!

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.