Where to Stay in Paris: Hotel Opéra Richepanse

Breaking news: there is absolutely no shortage of hotels in Paris. From lavish palaces to luxury hostels and just about everything in between, from Saint-Germain to Belleville, hospitality is highly competitive in Paris and it can often be difficult to find the most suitable option for your own set of needs.

Enter Hotel Opéra Richepanse, a recently-renovated 4* property with almost 400 years of history in the heart of one of the city’s’ most scenic neighbourhoods — and now my favourite hotel in Paris.

A first impression never lies. And Hotel Opéra Richepanse doesn’t contradict that with its stunning and intimate lobby, tastefully decorated with velvet furniture and lush carpets. Here, I spend a leisurely pause reading up about the long history of the building I’m in, which used to be the Filles de la Conception convent back in the 17th century and belonged to parliamentary nobleman Théodore de Nesmond. Nothing remains from this era aside from the…