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Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain
Classic room at Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain.
The Atlas take
About Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain
A 47-room hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, with Les Parisiens restaurant, a James Joyce bar and a spa in vaulted cellars.
Best for
- Visitors who want a restaurant, bar and spa within a small Saint-Germain hotel.
- Couples and families who prefer a choice of room sizes and connecting rooms.
Know before you book
Not every room has the same layout. Some Classic rooms and Junior Suites have internal stairs, and Suite Ulysse is across the street. Request an adapted Superior room directly if you need step-free access. Confirm breakfast, spa inclusions and cancellation terms for the rate you choose.
- The hotel
- 47 rooms and suitesA five-star hotel on rue du Pré-aux-Clercs.
- Food and drink
- Les ParisiensA restaurant and a separate James Joyce bar.
- After exploring
- A cellar spaA plunge pool, hammam and Codage treatments.
Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain brings a hotel, restaurant and bar together on rue du Pré-aux-Clercs. The hotel entrance is at number 5; Les Parisiens is at number 1, and the James Joyce bar is at number 3. The Seine and the cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés are nearby.
The 47 rooms and suites vary considerably. The smallest Classic rooms start at 18 m², while larger suites have sitting areas. Some rooms are split over two levels. Suite Ulysse is across the street in a separate building, with access to the main hotel’s services.
Les Parisiens is led by chef Thibault Sombardier. The James Joyce bar welcomes people who are not staying at the hotel, too. Downstairs, the spa has a plunge pool, hammam and treatment rooms; there are also fitness and yoga spaces.
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
Classic Room
18–20 m² · up to 2 guests
Room details
A 160 cm double bed, with twins on request; bath or shower. Rooms face the courtyard or rue du Pré-aux-Clercs. Two have an internal staircase.
02 / ROOM CATEGORY
Superior Room
20–23 m² · up to 2 guests
Room details
A 160 or 180 cm bed, with twins on request. Some are attic rooms. Adapted rooms are available in this category on request; confirm the particular layout.
03 / ROOM CATEGORY
Deluxe Room
24–27 m² · up to 2 guests
Room details
More floor space, with street views and double or twin arrangements. The bath or shower layout varies; some rooms are under the roof.
04 / ROOM CATEGORY
Junior Suite
31.5–33.9 m² · up to 3 guests
Room details
A sitting area, entrance hall and separate toilet. Some suites have a balcony or an internal staircase. Ask for the bathroom and bed arrangement that suits your party.
05 / ROOM CATEGORY
Family Rooms
Two connecting rooms · up to 5 guests
Room details
Two bathrooms and two toilets give a family more privacy. Ask the hotel to confirm the beds and any extra sleeping space for the fifth guest.
06 / ROOM CATEGORY
Suites and James Joyce Suite
39–70 m² · up to 4 guests
Room details
King or twin beds, with a bath and shower. The 70 m² James Joyce Suite is under the roof, with exposed beams and views over Paris.
07 / ROOM CATEGORY
Suite Ulysse
58 m² · up to 3 guests · separate building
Room details
Across the street on the first floor, with a separate living room and sofa bed. It has a bath and two showers, including a steam shower, and access to the main hotel’s facilities.
The practical details
Amenities & guest services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant and bar
- Plunge pool and hammam
- Fitness room
- Room service
- Adapted Superior rooms on request
Restaurant and bar
Dine at Les Parisiens or visit the James Joyce bar. The bar’s published hours are 4 pm to 1 am, with last orders at 12:30 am; check current opening times before a late visit.
Spa and treatments
Spa Codage has a plunge pool with water jets, a hammam and two treatment rooms. Its published hours are 7:30 am to 9 pm. Reserve treatments and check what your rate includes.
Reception and room service
Reception and concierge assistance run around the clock, and the hotel lists 24-hour room service. Drivers and bicycle hire can be arranged.
The Paris Atlas · Beyond the booking
History & cultural connections
Old houses, James Joyce and a cellar cabaret
The hotel traces the history of this group of buildings to 1642, when Louis XIII allowed Jean Tambonneau, president of the Chambre des Comptes, to build a house on the Pré-aux-Clercs. The present hotel occupies an address that has changed uses over several centuries.[1]
James Joyce is more than the name on the bar. According to the hotel’s account, he completed Ulysses in a room that now forms part of the property. Its history page reproduces his announcement of finishing the Ithaca episode on 29 October 1921. The present James Joyce Suite was named in his honour; the hotel does not identify that modern suite as his original room.[1][2]
The vaulted cellars had another life as the Quod Libet cabaret. The hotel connects the venue with the early career of singer and songwriter Léo Ferré, who performed at the piano. Those cellars now house the spa, giving today’s quiet treatment spaces a very different purpose from their musical past.[3]
A complete renovation in 2021 preceded the hotel’s April 2022 opening as Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain. Its present arrangement puts the restaurant, bar and hotel along the same street, with the literary connection carried into the names of the bar and suites.[1][4]
See where you’ll be
Paris, just outside the door
Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain
5 rue du Pré-aux-Clercs, 75007 Paris
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Places to discover nearby
district · Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The Left Bank quarter around the abbey church, where the cafés doubled as offices and the bars above and below them ran the other half of post-war Paris.
Explore this place
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.
Explore this place
café · Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Les Deux Magots
The famous literary terrace where the expat crowd gathered. Ernest Hemingway came here, though he preferred La Closerie for actual work.
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Useful questions, clear answers
Where is the hotel entrance?
At 5 rue du Pré-aux-Clercs, 75007 Paris. The restaurant and bar have neighbouring addresses on the same street.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, the spa has a plunge pool with water jets and a hammam. Ask about access conditions and treatment reservations when booking.
Can a family stay in connecting rooms?
Yes. The Family category combines two connecting rooms and accommodates up to five people. Confirm the bed arrangement for your group.
Are adapted rooms available?
The hotel lists adapted Superior rooms on request. Confirm the entrance, lift and bathroom features directly before booking.
Is Suite Ulysse inside the main hotel?
No. It is on the first floor of a building across the street. Guests can use the main hotel’s services.
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Image credits
Illustrations and reconstructions are labelled throughout this page.
- Classic room at Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain.The Paris Atlas — reference-based illustration.Source & reference
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