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Hôtel de l’Abbaye
Daylight illustration of the entrance courtyard at Hôtel de l’Abbaye.
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About Hôtel de l’Abbaye
Hôtel de l’Abbaye is a four-star hotel on rue Cassette, with 43 rooms and suites arranged around a garden and courtyard. Traditional fabrics, a fireside lounge and a small dining terrace make it a quiet base near Saint-Sulpice.
Best for
- A traditional Saint-Germain hotel
- Garden breakfasts and quiet lounge time
- Couples who prefer a smaller hotel
- Longer stays in a terrace apartment
Know before you book
Check-in is from 15:00 and checkout is at noon. The elevator is not wheelchair accessible, and the terrace apartments have internal stairs. Entry-level rooms measure only 10–13 m². The nearest parking option listed by the hotel is the public Indigo car park under Place Saint-Sulpice.
- Rooms and suites
- 43Individual rooms facing the garden or courtyard, with six accommodation categories.
- Garden
- Enclosed terraceIvy, a fountain and outdoor tables beside the glass-roofed lounge.
- Breakfast
- Until noonBreakfast is served from 7:00 to noon, followed by lounge dining until 22:00.
The hotel occupies part of a former convent site on a narrow street off rue de Rennes. Its public rooms combine patterned upholstery, bookshelves and a fireplace, with a glass-roofed sitting area looking onto the garden. Outside, ivy, a fountain and tables occupy the enclosed terrace.
Rooms have individual decoration and look towards the garden or courtyard. The smallest category is compact at 10–13 m²; the larger rooms and suites offer more useful space for a longer visit. All have marble bathrooms with bathtubs, and the duplex terrace apartments add separate living rooms and private outdoor space.
Breakfast runs until noon, and the lounge serves light French and Mediterranean food through the afternoon and evening. The location works well for Saint-Sulpice, the Luxembourg Garden and the cafés of Saint-Germain. Guests who need step-free access should note that the hotel’s elevator is not wheelchair accessible.
Choose the right fit
Rooms at a glance
Compare the hotel’s room categories, then check your preferred configuration and dates when booking.
01 / ROOM CATEGORY
La Chambre
10–13 m² with a double bed.
Room details
The smallest category is suited to light packing and short stays. Wood paneling and floral fabrics frame a garden or courtyard view, with a bathtub in the marble bathroom.
02 / ROOM CATEGORY
La Parisienne
12–15 m², with twin or double beds.
Room details
Garden or courtyard views, a bathtub and individually chosen fabrics. Some rooms in this category can connect to another room.
03 / ROOM CATEGORY
La Grande Parisienne
14–19 m² with a dressing area.
Room details
Twin or double beds and a marble bathroom with natural light and a bathtub. Rooms overlook the garden or courtyard.
04 / ROOM CATEGORY
La Contemporaine
25–29 m² on the fourth floor.
Room details
Three suites with bolder colors and geometric fabrics. They have twin or double beds, a bathtub and garden or courtyard views; connecting arrangements are available on request.
05 / ROOM CATEGORY
La Veranda
23–25 m² at garden level.
Room details
Twin beds and a glass-roofed area give these suites a different layout from the upper floors. Some have private access to part of the garden. The marble bathroom has a bathtub.
06 / ROOM CATEGORY
L’Appartement Terrasse
37–44 m², arranged over two levels.
Room details
A living room and bathroom with both bathtub and shower occupy the lower level. Stairs lead to the twin bedroom and a private terrace overlooking the rooftops. Connecting apartments are available on request.
The practical details
Amenities & guest services
- Enclosed garden and terrace
- Lounge with fireplace
- Glass-roofed sitting area
- Bar and all-day light dining
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Marble bathrooms with bathtubs
- Diptyque bathroom products
- Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast and dining
Breakfast is served from 7:00 to noon. From noon to 22:00, the lounge serves French and Mediterranean dishes, snacks and desserts. Guests can also order room service from breakfast through dinner.
Afternoon tea
The lounge offers tea, pastries and champagne, with seating by the fireplace, under the glass roof or in the garden. Pastries listed by the hotel include kougelhopf and Saint-Honoré.
Concierge and transport
Reception can arrange restaurant, theater and museum reservations, plus airport and railway-station transfers. Luggage storage, laundry and shoe-shining services are available.
Families and pets
Cribs and extra beds for children up to 12 can be requested. Connecting options are listed for La Parisienne, La Contemporaine and L’Appartement Terrasse. Small pets are accepted; arrange the room and any extra charges in advance.
The Paris Atlas · Beyond the booking
History & cultural connections
A convent site on rue Cassette
Hôtel de l’Abbaye traces its site to a community of Benedictine sisters who came to Paris after fleeing wars in Lorraine in the mid-seventeenth century. According to the hotel’s history, the sisters first stayed on rue Férou before moving to rue Cassette, then called rue Casset, in 1659. Anne of Austria, mother of Louis XIV, supported the community.[1]
The convent on the Hôtel de l’Abbaye site was known as the Monastery of the Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Its grounds extended toward rue du Cherche-Midi and rue de Vaugirard, forming a larger religious enclosure than the present hotel. The hotel’s name recalls that earlier use of the site; its current bedrooms and lounge belong to a much later hospitality business.[1]
Hôtel de l’Abbaye dates its opening to 1973. Its first owners, Gisèle and Pierre-Antoine Lafortune, later worked with interior designer Michel Boyer, whose renovation shaped the traditional rooms and salons. The present design retains patterned fabrics, warm colors and individual furnishings, with the garden and glass-roofed lounge at the center of daily life.[2][1]
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Paris, just outside the door
The neighborhood: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Where to Stay in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Places to discover nearby
square · Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Odéon
Place Saint-Sulpice
The quiet square between Saint-Germain and the Luxembourg — the fountain, the pigeons, the towered church, and a stillness three generations of writers noticed.
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park · Odéon / Luxembourg
Jardin du Luxembourg
Ernest Hemingway's daily shortcut and his hungry-day refuge — the park where he walked to avoid the smell of food, and studied the Cézannes in its museum on an empty stomach.
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café · Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Café de Flore
A few doors from Les Deux Magots and part of the same Left Bank circuit. Later became more associated with Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.
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Useful questions, clear answers
How small are the entry-level rooms?
La Chambre measures 10–13 m² and has a double bed. La Parisienne is 12–15 m², while the larger suites range from 23 to 44 m².
Is the hotel wheelchair accessible?
The hotel explicitly states that its elevator is not wheelchair accessible. Contact reception about the route and facilities you require before making a reservation.
Which rooms have outdoor space?
L’Appartement Terrasse has a private rooftop terrace reached from its upper bedroom level. Some La Veranda suites have private access to part of the garden; that feature is not offered in every suite.
Can families book connecting rooms?
Connecting options are available in La Parisienne, La Contemporaine and L’Appartement Terrasse. Cribs and extra beds for children up to 12 are available on request; confirm occupancy and charges directly.
When are breakfast and meals served?
Breakfast is served from 7:00 to noon. Lounge dining continues from noon to 22:00, and room service is available from breakfast through dinner.
Are the rooms air-conditioned?
Yes. The hotel confirms that all rooms have air conditioning.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and checkout is at noon. Reception can consider earlier arrivals and later departures subject to availability.
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- Daylight illustration of the entrance courtyard at Hôtel de l’Abbaye.The Paris AtlasSource & reference
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