Local Resources
The neighborhood surrounding the ACCENT Paris Center is full of places to stay, eat and shop. Following are local hotels, restaurants and markets for students, faculty, and visiting family or friends, as well as links to information about Paris and local housing agencies. Listed below are also links to taxi and shuttle services and local luggage storage sites.
Nearby hotels for visiting family/friends
Holiday Inn, Paris Bastille
11, rue de Lyon, 75012, Tel: 011 33 1 53 02 20 00
These hotels are very clean, user-friendly and comfortable.
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Hotel Jules César
52, avenue Ledru-Rollin, 75012 Tel: 011 33 1 43 43 1588
Close to the ACCENT Center and to one of our residences, this is an ideal place for visiting family and friends to stay. Friendly, welcoming, clean, and comfortable with charming rooms. Free wi-fi on floors 1, 2, and 3.
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Auberge Internationale des Jeunes (youth hostel)
10, rue Trousseau, 75011 Tel: 011 33 1 47 00 62 00
Inexpensive youth hostel for under 25 year olds. Close to the ACCENT Center.
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Surrounding Restaurants
Chez Paul
13, rue de Charonne
This restaurant is très français - a typical bistro with good quality classic French cuisine. Great atmosphere. Steak lovers in particular won't be disappointed!
Square Trousseau
1, rue Antoine Vollon
One of the best addresses in the area. Turn of the century, typical French bistro with interior to match. Some tasty and interesting variations on traditional French cuisine. Better value at lunchtime than in the evening.
La Main d'Or
133, rue du Faubourg St. Antoine
Corsican restaurant - mix of French and Italian cuisine. Try the special roasted baby goat!
Montecharge Caffé
143, rue du Faubourg St. Antoine
Trendy café, serves great salads and a plat du jour. Inexpensive.
Cheap Eats/Food on the Fly
Aux Castelblangeois
104, rue du Faubourg St. Antoine
Large, fresh sandwiches, a good variety of fillings, each one accompanied by a generous amount of salad and excellent value for money. They also have a selection of hot meals, to eat in or take away as well as paninis and enormous salads. A favorite with ACCENT students.
Morry's Bagels
1, rue de Charonne
Large variety of fresh bagels and toasted sandwiches as well as salads. Also on the menu are some delicious homemade cookies and cakes.
Patati Patata
53, rue de Lappe
Delicious baked potatoes with a large choice of fillings. A good choice, especially on a cold day!
Web links for cultural information on Paris
- Discover France.net is your guide to everything French
- Paris Update Paris insider's weekly guide to the City of Light
- Paris Pages are your guide to everything Parisian
- Paris neighborhoods Learn great details about different Parisian neighborhoods
- The Louvre is one of the premiere museums in the world
- Time Out Qu'est-ce qui se passe à Paris ce mois-ci? Time Out knows...
- Château de Versailles is an easy RER ride from Paris
Web links for housing in Paris
- De Circourt Associates
- Families Abroad
- France For Rent
- Paris Housing
- Paris Short-term Rentals
- NY Habitat
- Glamour Apartments
Web links for airport taxi and shuttle services
Local luggage storage in Paris
ACCENT does not specifically endorse any of the listed resources and holds no liability with regards to these third party organizations.