The sophisticated and understated Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra has been an icon in the city since its debut in the 1860s, but unlike some of Paris’ palaces, this historic property is more discreet about the famous guests who have called the Haussmann hotel home. Le Scribe, as locals lovingly refer to it, was something of a mini Hollywood in its heyday, and, in addition to serving as the locale where the Lumière brothers held the world’s first movie screening, the hotel was as a permanent residence for legendary figures like entertainer Josephine Baker.
Conveniently located on the Grands Boulevards, in the Opéra district, 201-room Le Scribe places you within walking distance of some of Paris’ signature sights, like the Louvre and gilded Opéra Garnier. Fresh off a two-year renovation, the landmark hotel still exudes a sense of timeless glamour from the Second Empire, but now it’s sprinkled with contemporary touches that make the space feel more modern without losing the key elements that make it distinctly Parisian.
The sophisticated and understated Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra has been an icon in the city since its debut in the 1860s, but unlike some of Paris’ palaces, this historic property is more discreet about the famous guests ...