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Metro, taxi, ride-hailing or bicycle: which transport should you choose in Paris in 2026?
Life in Paris

Metro, taxi, ride-hailing or bicycle: which transport should you choose in Paris in 2026?

Paris offers a wide range of transport options — metro, bus, taxi, ride-hailing, bicycle and scooter. Here is how to choose the right one depending on the situation, the distance and the time of day, from the 9th arrondissement.

Metro tickets at €2.55, Navigo Month at €90.80, G7 and Uber for late evenings, Vélib' for short distances: here is a practical guide to transport in Paris in 2026, with up-to-date fares and the right reflexes depending on the most common situations from Hôtel R de Paris.
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Where to leave your luggage in Paris before check-in or after check-out?
Life in Paris

Where to leave your luggage in Paris before check-in or after check-out?

Arriving in Paris before 3 pm or flying back in the evening? The hotel luggage room is the easiest option — but there are others if you are not yet staying with us or need a drop-off point in another neighbourhood.

Arriving in Paris early in the morning before your room is ready, or leaving in the evening after check-out: luggage is often the practical question. Hôtel R de Paris offers luggage storage for its guests. And if you need an option in another neighbourhood or at a station, here are the best alternatives.
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Consumer fairs in Paris in October 2026: 5 events to note
Trade Shows & Fairs

Consumer fairs in Paris in October 2026: 5 events to note

October 2026 in Paris brings five very different consumer fairs, from photography and chocolate to cars, video games and contemporary art — enough to shape the month for every taste.

One month, five consumer fairs in Paris: Salon Photo & Vidéo (8–11 Oct, Grande Halle de La Villette), Mondial de l’Auto (13–18 Oct, Porte de Versailles), Paris Games Week (21–25 Oct, Porte de Versailles), Paris+ par Art Basel (23–25 Oct, Grand Palais) and Salon du Chocolat (28 Oct–1 Nov, Porte de Versailles). A practical selection for very different profiles.
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Things to do in Paris in August 2026: Rock en Seine, open-air cinema, Paris Plages and a cultural summer
Things to Discover in Paris

Things to do in Paris in August 2026: Rock en Seine, open-air cinema, Paris Plages and a cultural summer

Paris in August 2026 means Rock en Seine with The Cure and Nick Cave, open-air cinema at La Villette, Paris Plages, Jazz à la Villette and the European Swimming Championships. A practical guide to enjoying the city at its summer best.

The Cure and Nick Cave at Rock en Seine, open-air cinema at La Villette, Jazz à la Villette and Paris Plages through late August: August 2026 offers a calmer side of Paris without losing any of its energy. Our summer selection.
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Concerts and shows this autumn in Paris: where to stay near the Casino de Paris?
Concerts & Shows

Concerts and shows this autumn in Paris: where to stay near the Casino de Paris?

Casino de Paris and the Olympia have unveiled their autumn programme: Drag Race France Live from 24 September to 10 October, followed by a string of headline acts through late November, just minutes from the hotel.

The season is under way for the venues of the 9th arrondissement. The Casino de Paris, on the same street as the hotel, hosts Drag Race France Live Season 4 from 24 September to 10 October 2026, followed by Courtney Barnett, Rammstein Symphonic Experience, Jessie Ware and Nass El Ghiwane. At the Olympia, Bérengère Krief, Jalen Ngonda and Maria del Mar Bonet follow one another in October. The calendar venue by venue, and why staying nearby changes the evening.
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48 hours in Paris’s 9th arrondissement: the ideal itinerary from the hotel
Things to Discover in Paris

48 hours in Paris’s 9th arrondissement: the ideal itinerary from the hotel

The 9th arrondissement is best discovered on foot. Here is a full two-day itinerary — from the Opéra to Pigalle, from Nouvelle Athènes to the covered passages — that you can do entirely from the hotel, without taking the metro.

Spend 48 hours in Paris’s 9th arrondissement from Hôtel R de Paris: Opéra Garnier, Nouvelle Athènes, place Saint-Georges, the Gustave Moreau Museum, rue des Martyrs, covered passages, rooftops and Pigalle by night. A walkable itinerary, at a human pace, to experience the neighbourhood like a local.
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Paris in August: our tips for enjoying the city without the crowds
Things to Discover in Paris

Paris in August: our tips for enjoying the city without the crowds

August is the month when Paris empties of locals — and fills with a special softness. Calmer museums, lighter streets, terraces that breathe: here is how to make the most of it.

Paris in August is not a lifeless city — it is simply Paris in another mood. Locals leave and the city grows lighter. Easier museums, less crowded landmarks and terraces that linger into the evening make it one of the best times to discover the capital at your own pace.
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Back to school in Paris in September: why book your hotel in advance?
Seasonal Events

Back to school in Paris in September: why book your hotel in advance?

September is one of Paris's busiest months: Fashion Week, Heritage Days, trade shows and the autumn return of live venues all put real pressure on accommodation. Here is why booking early changes everything.

Fashion Week, Heritage Days, trade shows, concerts and new-season performances: September 2026 is one of Paris's busiest months. Booking your hotel early protects the quality of your stay — and your location in the city.
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Trade shows in Paris in September 2026: the events to watch
Trade Shows & Fairs

Trade shows in Paris in September 2026: the events to watch

September 2026 will be one of the busiest months of the year for trade shows in Paris. From Porte de Versailles to Villepinte, Le Bourget and the Grand Palais, the capital strings together fashion, design, tourism, retail, optics, art and building-sector events, with a few more cross-sector meetings also open to the public.

A clear guide to trade shows in Paris in September 2026, helping you spot the month's main highlights, the key exhibition venues and the practical points to plan ahead for a business stay.
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Things to do in Paris in July 2026: Bastille Day, Tour de France, Paris Plages and concerts
Things to Discover in Paris

Things to do in Paris in July 2026: Bastille Day, Tour de France, Paris Plages and concerts

July 2026 in Paris promises an exceptional line-up: Bastille Day, the Tour de France finish, Paris Plages, open-air festivals and celebrations marking 250 years of Franco-American friendship.

Bastille Day, the Tour de France finish on 26 July, Paris Plages and summer concerts make July 2026 one of the liveliest months of the year in Paris. Here is our selection of the month's highlights.
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Best rooftops around Hôtel R de Paris: our selection
Things to Discover in Paris

Best rooftops around Hôtel R de Paris: our selection

From the vegetarian terrace at Galeries Lafayette to Perruche’s suspended garden and Maggie’s Sacré-Cœur view, these five Paris rooftops are all within a 20-minute walk of the hotel.

Créatures above Galeries Lafayette, Perruche at Printemps Haussmann, Maggie facing Sacré-Cœur, Bar à Bulles behind the Moulin Rouge and Sequoia at the Kimpton: five elevated addresses selected by the hotel, all walkable from the 9th arrondissement.
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Summer sales 2026 in Paris: Hôtel R de Paris, the ideal shopping base in the 9th
Seasonal Events

Summer sales 2026 in Paris: Hôtel R de Paris, the ideal shopping base in the 9th

From 24 June to 21 July 2026, Paris goes on sale. From Hôtel R de Paris, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann are a 10-minute walk away — and the boutiques of the 9th are even closer.

The 2026 summer sales begin on Wednesday 24 June. From Hôtel R de Paris, in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, boulevard Haussmann is a 10-minute walk away, rue des Martyrs is 5 minutes away — and the hotel’s luggage room lets you move around hands-free between shopping rounds. The ideal base for four weeks of shopping.
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Argile: Romain Lamon’s bistronomy, two minutes from the hotel
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Argile: Romain Lamon’s bistronomy, two minutes from the hotel

On rue de Milan, two minutes from the hotel, Argile is chef Romain Lamon’s bistronomic restaurant — accessible palace-level cooking, remarkable value for money, and low-intervention wines chosen by sommelier Emma.

After Polissons in Montmartre, Romain Lamon (formerly with Éric Fréchon at Le Bristol and Michel Roth at the Ritz) opened Argile on rue de Milan in Paris’s 9th: thirty seats, open kitchen, lunch from €22, a more ambitious evening menu and natural wines selected by sommelier Emma. Two minutes on foot from Hôtel R de Paris.
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