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Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse TGV

40, Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte, Paris, Paris, 75014
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40, Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte, Paris, Paris, 75014
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    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed
    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed
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    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

    1 Double Bed, 226 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Superior Room, 1 Double Bed - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds
    Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds
    Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds
    Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds
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    Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

    2 Twin Beds, 226 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Tower (Eiffel Tower view)
    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Tower (Eiffel Tower view)
    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Tower (Eiffel Tower view)
    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Tower (Eiffel Tower view)
    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Tower (Eiffel Tower view)

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    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Tower (Eiffel Tower view)

    1 Double Bed, 226 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, View, Tower (Eiffel Tower view) - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Superior Room, Multiple Beds
    Superior Room, Multiple Beds
    Superior Room, Multiple Beds
    Superior Room, Multiple Beds
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    Superior Room, Multiple Beds

    1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed, 226 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Superior Room, Multiple Beds - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed
    Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed
    Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed
    Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed
    Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

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    Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

    1 Double Bed, 301 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathrobes
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Coffee Espresso maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Classic Room, 1 Double Bed
    Classic Room, 1 Double Bed
    Classic Room, 1 Double Bed
    Classic Room, 1 Double Bed
    Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

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    Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

    1 Double Bed, 194 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Classic Room, 1 Double Bed - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, View

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    Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, View

    1 Double Bed, Soundproofed room

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed, View - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - 24-hour room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
    Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
    Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
    Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
    Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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    Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

    2 Twin Beds, 194 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD
  • Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
    Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
    Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
    Family Room, 2 Bedrooms
    Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

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    Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

    2 Double Beds, 431 sq feet

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    Room Highlights

    Layout of Family Room, 2 Bedrooms - Separate office
    Enjoy - In-room massage available
    Internet - Free WiFi
    In Room Entertainment - LCD television with cable channels and pay movies
    Food and Beverages - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
    Bed Type and Features - Premium bedding and blackout drapes/curtains
    Restrooms & Showers - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
    Extra Features - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
    Pleasure - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
    Accessibility - Thin carpet in room
    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available
    Non-Smoking
    Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

    Amenities and Features

    • 24 hours Room service
    • AC / In-room climate control
    • Adjoining-Connecting rooms available
    • Bath Towels Provided
    • Bathroom (Private)
    • Bed sheets not available
    • Blackout drapes-curtains
    • Closet/Wardrobe
    • Coffee and tea maker
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary newspaper
    • Complimentary Wifi
    • Cribs/infant beds - Extra Charge
    • Designer toiletries
    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Electric kettle
    • fully stocked Minibar
    • Hair dryer
    • Housekeeping - by request
    • Housekeeping (Daily)
    • In room massage available
    • In room safe - laptop compatible
    • No rollaway/extra beds
    • Non Smoking
    • Office
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Shower-tub combination
    • Soundproofed rooms
    • Thin carpet in room
    • TV - Cable Service
    • TV - LCD

ABOUT THE HOTEL

About Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse TGV Hotel

Hotel Location & Nearby Attractions

Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse TGV is centrally located in Paris, a 4-minute walk from Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson and 8 minutes by foot from Montparnasse Tower. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Paris Catacombs and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Montparnasse Cemetery.

Popular Hotel Amenities and Features

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, barbecue grills, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Restaurants, Bars, Lounge & Dining options

Enjoy French cuisine at Restaurant Le O'40, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

National Ratings

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Hotel Accommodations and Guest Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 354 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pet Policy for Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse TGV
If you are thinking of bringing your pet and want to know if pets are allowed at Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse TGV, please read the hotel pet policy. Sometimes the hotel may charge pet fees or have weight limit on pets. The pet policies of Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse TGV are listed below.

Pets allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Service animals are allowed

Additional Hotel Details
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available

HOTEL LOCATION

Nearest airport and around Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse TGV
- Paris, Paris Hotel

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Montparnasse Tower - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bourdelle Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Montparnasse Cemetery - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Paris Catacombs - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Musée Atelier Zadkine - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Le Bon Marche - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Luxembourg Gardens - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Les Invalides - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Sorbonne University - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Rue Cler - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Champ de Mars - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Paris Expo - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - 43.3 km / 26.9 mi
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) - 94.5 km / 58.7 mi
Paris (XCR-Chalons-Vatry) - 216.7 km / 134.6 mi

EXPLORE NEARBY ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Montparnasse Tower
A skyscraper with an observation deck offering panoramic views of Paris. (0.3 km from the hotel location)
Address: 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France
Jardin Atlantique
A rooftop garden located above the Gare Montparnasse train station. (0.3 km from the hotel location)
Address: Avenue du Commandant Mouchotte, 75015 Paris, France
Gare Montparnasse
One of the main railway stations in Paris, featuring a large shopping mall. (0.4 km from the hotel location)
Address: 17 Boulevard de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France
Cimetière du Montparnasse
A famous cemetery where numerous artists and thinkers are buried. (0.5 km from the hotel location)
Address: 3 Boulevard Edgar Quinet, 75014 Paris, France
Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain
A contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions. (0.8 km from the hotel location)
Address: 261 Boulevard Raspail, 75014 Paris, France

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