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Grands Boulevards Experimental, a 4-star boutique hotel in Paris
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Nestled in the centre of Paris, at the crossroads of the 2nd and the 9th arrondissements, Grands Boulevards Experimental is a hidden gem discreetly tucked away from plain sight boasting 50 rooms, a restaurant and two cocktail bars.
Situated in the 2nd arrondissement, just a stone's throw from some of Paris' most iconic landmarks including Opéra Garnier, Palais Royal and the charm of the Marais, our boutique hotel stands as a testament to the city's rich past, erected shortly before the tumultuous French Revolution on the foundations of a secret garden.
Today, down a long passageway that was once home to a verdant garden, Grands Boulevards Experimental unfolds, coming to life as an impressive, elegant building centred at a unique place in Parisian geography and history. Designed by Dorothée Meilichzon in an iconic 18th-century building, the hotel features 50 bedrooms and suites, a restaurant under a towering glass roof with Giovanni Passerini at the helm and two cocktail bars, including one on the rooftop overlooking the streets of Paris below.
Recognised for its unique charm and exceptional hospitality, Grands Boulevards Experimental was awarded the One Michelin Key 2024 in the Michelin Guide France Hotel list.
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Petit Boulevard Single
The perfect escape for a solo traveller in search of cosy room with serene courtyard views. Inside, discover a four poster bed, a bathroom with a shower and hues of pale pink, soft blues and light green.
Petit Boulevard
For up to two guests, the Petit Boulevard overlooks a peaceful courtyard. A cosy room with a four-poster bed and walls adorned in sky blue, pale pink or light green plus a large bathroom with a shower.
Petit Boulevard Balcony
A charming 14sqm bedroom for two guests with a queen-sized bed and a spacious bathroom with a shower. Windows let natural daylight stream in and doors open onto a balcony overlooking the courtyard.
Saint Fiacre
Named for the nearby Rue Saint Fiacre, this 18sqm room is a sanctuary for two with a queen or king-sized bed and a spacious bathroom with a shower. From the window, views of Parisian streets or the courtyard await.
Saint Fiacre Balcony
Named after the Rue Saint Fiacre, this 18sqm room features a king-sized bed and a spacious bathroom with shower. Through balcony doors, natural light reveals views of Paris below or a courtyard terrace.
Uzes
A hideaway for two guests stretching across 21sqm. Inside each room discover a king-sized bed and a bathroom with a bath or a large shower. Through the windows soak up views of the Boulevard below.
Parisian Eaves
A quiet hideaway for two perched on the top floor of the hotel. A room spread across 23sqm with a king-sized bed and a bathtub for two, or a large shower. The perfect room beneath Parisian roofs.
Grand Boulevard
Enjoy a peaceful night in our Grand Boulevard suite with views of Parisian streets below. Perfect for two, a 32sqm room with a king-sized bed and a sofa, plus a bathroom with a bath or a shower.
Restaurant & Bars
Restaurant Grands Boulevards Experimental
On the ground floor tucked away from the Grands Boulevards, a restaurant beneath a towering glass roof to discover. A menu conceived by beloved chef of the new Parisian gastronomic scene, Giovanni Passerini revisits the great classics of French-Italian country cooking with fine-dining tendencies. Guests are seated in a landscaped courtyard with a bar at the heart. In warmer months, the roof retracts for a meal enjoyed in the gentle summer breeze.
Restaurant des Grands Boulevards
On the ground floor tucked away from the Grands Boulevards, a restaurant beneath a towering glass roof to discover. A menu conceived by beloved chef of the new Parisian gastronomic scene, Giovanni Passerini revisits the great classics of French-Italian country cooking with fine-dining tendencies. Guests are seated in a landscaped courtyard with a bar at the heart. In warmer months, the roof retracts for a meal enjoyed in the gentle summer breeze.
Restaurant des Grands Boulevards
The Shed
Perched above Les Grands Boulevards, a rooftop bar open all year round right in the heart of the 2nd arrondisement. A veritable cocktail utopia, come rain or shine. A hidden oasis to soak up the summer sun and retreat from winter’s cold embrace, where panoramic views are best enjoyed over cocktails with friends.
The Shed
Perched above Les Grands Boulevards, a rooftop bar open all year round right in the heart of the 2nd arrondisement. A veritable cocktail utopia, come rain or shine. A hidden oasis to soak up the summer sun and retreat from winter’s cold embrace, where panoramic views are best enjoyed over cocktails with friends.
The Shed
The Shell
A tribute to the seaside, a nod to Marie-Antoinette, a self-confessed lover of shells and mosaics. A cold weather refuge, where cocktails are sipped at the bar hidden away from the crowds on Les Grands Boulevards. Copper gleams, a rich patina ageing with time. The warmth of velvet chairs, the invitation to sip cocktails well into the night.
The Shell
A tribute to the seaside, a nod to Marie-Antoinette, a self-confessed lover of shells and mosaics. A cold weather refuge, where cocktails are sipped at the bar hidden away from the crowds on Les Grands Boulevards. Copper gleams, a rich patina ageing with time. The warmth of velvet chairs, the invitation to sip cocktails well into the night.
The Shell
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Private Events
Your Private Event at
Grands Boulevards Experimental
Nestled in the heart of Paris, Grands Boulevards Experimental is the ideal venue for weddings, birthdays, business lunches and everything in between. Our beautifully designed spaces reflect the character of the neighbourhood, offering a blend of history and contemporary flair and each event is distinctly tailored to your needs.
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About
A hotel comes to life
Grands Boulevards Experimental is a boutique hotel featuring 50 rooms designed by Dorothée Meilizchon. The building dates back to before the French Revolution, erected on the foundation of an old garden with an interior that balances romanticism & aristocracy with a nod to the mischievous. Initially offices and apartments mirroring the elegance of early 20th-century Paris, it embraced cinematic culture, transforming into a cinema that saw the creation of its patio in the 1920s. In its current iteration, the 4-star hotel opened in 2018 and is one of the last buildings set back from the boulevard, offering a sense of entering a tranquil oasis.
Discover Grands Boulevards
In the heart of Paris, a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier, close to the Louvre and the streets of Le Marais, the hotel is a quiet escape. The prestigious Grands Magasins are 15 minutes by foot and the serene Tuileries Gardens can be reached in 20 minutes.
The neighbourhood is in the vibrant centre of Paris, home to theatres, bars and classic Parisian cafés. Discover the iconic Bourse cherished by the Surrealists, the Faubourg Montmartre with its theatres, the Faubourg Poissonnière with its restaurants and Strasbourg Saint-Denis with streets that never sleep. Steps away, Le Grand Rex cinema is an icon of Art Deco architecture.
Offer the magic of Paris
Give the gift of an Experimental experience, in the city where our journey began. A special voucher tailor made, a one-of-a-kind experience from dinner and cocktails to the ultimate indulgence - a night in Paris, immersed in life on the Grands Boulevards, a pause to discover everything under our roof.
Access & Contact
Address
Grands Boulevards Experimental
17 Boulevard Poissonnière,
75002 Paris, France
+33 (0)1 85 73 33 33
