(Last Update: 06.09.2024) The word "hôtel" in French hotel Since it is read as “hotel” and does not just mean “hotel” in Turkish, Hôtel de Ville I mentioned it in the article. This word mostly means "mansion, residence", but over time it has come to be used to describe the concept of hotel as we know it in international literature. In this article, we talk about such a "hôtel" again. Sully HotelI want to tell you about.
Hôtel de Sully (hotel renovation), as you might expect, is not a hotel, 1630in XIII. A residence built in the St. Louis style; that is, “hôtel pariticulier” belonging to a single person. 1634'T duke of sully It has always been called by this name since it was purchased by the company and started to be used as a residence.
So what is the importance of Hôtel de Sully? Marais Districtin Bastille Saint Paul Located on the main street between, this building can be overlooked as a part of the familiar architectural texture of Paris when viewed from the outside.
Of course, its architectural value can be appreciated by experts (it is a very beautiful building), but for me, its importance lies in Saint Paul. metro one of the most beautiful squares in Paris from the station Place des VosgesIt is based on being located on the shortest and most enjoyable route to get to.
As I take my guests around Paris Marais One of my favorite routes to start a trip is through the Hôtel de Sully. “Saint Paul” leaving the subway and heading in the direction the cars were coming from, i.e. Bastille If you walk to the side, Saint Paul ChurchYou will see this building on the left after passing .
Hôtel de Sully today Centre des Monuments Nationaux - National Monuments AuthorityIt is used as the administrative center of . This institution, which is the equivalent of our National Palaces, has undertaken the management of the most prestigious monumental buildings in France; As such, the administration building is located in such an impressive structure.
Courtyard of the building complex entry free, so you can enter through the main door without hesitation. As soon as you enter, you will encounter the first courtyard. If you continue walking straight, you will reach the landing stairs in front of the opposite door. It was my friend with careful eyes who first made me realize that the lion figures on both sides of these stairs were in female form, and were even surreally detailed with a pair of female breasts. Mehpare It happened... Whenever I see these statues, I think of that day. And no matter how these statues affected me, A Week in Paris They are even in my book.
When you enter the door, you will see a bookstore - stationery store on the left. This is the National Monuments Authority's books and souvenirs It's a very nice boutique where it sells. The atmosphere inside is very nice and the products sold are extremely tasteful. The day I went to take the photos in this article, I bought colorful pencils for my nephews and left without even knowing it...
If you exit the boutique and turn left, or - if you have never entered the boutique - continue straight on, you will reach the back courtyard. I can't tell you what a delightful garden this is. Especially if the weather is nice, you will feel as if you have gone far away, to an old medieval village, rather than Paris. The greenery in the middle, the buildings surrounding the garden, that silence; It gives the impression that you are in a completely different place.
Almost every time I go here, I see different statues in the garden. The most beautiful Holidays It becomes a pine tree placed in time. You often come across contemporary works of art and they are quite eye-catching.
What I told you about at the beginning sürpriz It starts after this courtyard: If you walk to the door in the far right corner, right across the second courtyard, and pass through it, you will find yourself miraculously. Place des VosgesYou find it in the archway of ! After that Place des Vosges – Vosges Square This is the subject of the article, but you really feel like you are traveling through the ages in the middle of Paris; At least that's what happens to me. Let me also note: Sometimes this passage may be closed for restoration or other reasons. If you go and can't pass here, don't be angry with me 😉
If you wish, you can do the opposite of this route, but for some reason I always do it the way I say; I find it more enjoyable this way. Entering such a building with two courtyards from the main street, and then Place des VosgesFeeling like I've been teleported into the magical atmosphere of , excites me every time.
Maybe later Place des VosgesA tour around the porticoed corridors of , maybe admiring the works in the rows of galleries during the tour, maybe sitting down and drinking a coffee when you are tired, but definitely after. Marais DistrictWandering around and getting lost in those beautiful, lively streets of; Losing yourself rather than getting lost may be activities that will make your day better; In fact, in my opinion, it should be so… Of course Victor Hugo's House It should not be forgotten either.
Since Hôtel de Sully is a formal office building, its interior Journées du Patrimoine – Cultural Heritage Days It cannot be visited except for other places, but I think it should be seen just to see the courtyards. Here by subway the easiest way to come M1 Getting off at the line's Saint Paul station.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…
Web address: monuments-nationaux.fr
Address: 62 Rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris
