Name: Novotel Paris Les Halles
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Place de la Contrescarpe is one of the main stops on any tourist visit. Learn about its historical background and importance or just chill out and watch the world go by.

If you're planning to stick around a while in 5th Arrondissement, Place de la Contrescarpe is a good place to kick off your sightseeing. This public square is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the go here. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Arc de Triomphe are also ready to be explored close by.

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Aparthotel Quartier Libre Saint Georges

9th Arrondissement

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Boston (BOS) to Paris (CDG)

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Stayed for business as had and event close by. Quiet safe and clean and had all the facilities I needed

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés

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New York (NYC) to Paris (CDG)

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Clean, friendly personnel, perfect location

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Latin Quarter

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Boston (BOS) to Paris (CDG)

17.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)

Very well located hotel with plenty of good restaurants around. We were on the top floor so dragging the luggage up and down was quite a challenge.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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